BATTLEFORD — The town of Battleford splits funding of the Handi-Bus 70/30 with the City of North Battleford, and the town has been asked to increase their portion of funding by 20 per cent, which will bring costs to $45,000.
According to opinions expressed at Monday’s council meeting, the town feels taxpayers benefit greatly, with residents who are unable to travel to medical appointments receiving necessary assess to transportation.
Council expressed concerns that the request for funding came late this year, as they had to plan their budget without knowing of the 20 per cent increase.
“A 20 per cent ask is quite a large ask for any group, any year. I’m OK, with the hope that they come back to the table a little earlier next year,” Councillor Doug Lang said.
The town unanimously approved the 20 per cent increase in funding, hoping that a June or July presentation would come before the council next year.
