The RM of Grahamdale's budget for 2017 will be initialized near the end of the month. Reeve Clifford Halaburda says it can't be any sooner and outlines the reasons.

"Right now we're going to have a meeting on February 23rd and start our plan as part of our budget," explains Halaburda. "We can't start any sooner because there are some unpaid accounts. So, the end of February is a good time to start the formulation of the budget for us. Our finances should be completed at that time."

He says planning includes work required in each ward, but they have yet to determine how much and exactly where the locations will be. However, Halaburda adds, they are currently preparing for summer projects including road repairs, drainage, and general maintenance.The maintenance includes graveling, etc., As far as taxes are concerned, it's not known if there'll be an increase or decrease seeing as that can only be determined toward the end of the formulation of the budget.