By applying the Rural Rate Alteration account, the overall increase for island residential customers would be reduced to 2.25 per cent.
Premier Tony Wakeham has written to NL Hydro asking them to apply a $45M credit to help offset upcoming increases to the cost of electricity. On July 1st, power bills are projected to increase by 7 percent. By applying the Rural Rate Alteration account, the overall increase for island residential customers would be reduced to 2.25 per cent.
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Drilling project to start near the Isle aux Morts River
The project includes drilling a maximum of 20 locations within 200 metres of the river.
Western Sno-Riders celebrates Phase one completion of trail and bridge dedication
The 80 foot bridge is named in honor of their groomer operator Warren Hann
Tomorrow is Canada's 159th birthday, lots on the go at Margaret Bowater Park
Tomorrow marks Canada’s 159th birthday commemorating confederation in 1867.
Major power outage affecting west coast
Newfoundland Power says the issue is under investigation.
Three youth charged after breaking into a Deer Lake home and assaulting the residents
The suspects were known to the victims, and three youths matching the descriptions and surveillance images provided by victims and witnesses were located nearby.
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