Rural groups warn SaskPower rate hikes could raise costs for farms and community rinks.

AI Briefing

• – Rural municipalities and agricultural producers are concerned about proposed electricity rate increases from SaskPower that could raise costs for farms and strain community facilities.
• – The concerns were outlined in a submission from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel.
• – The rate hikes could impact small-town rinks and other community facilities in rural areas.