The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority's draft budget increases the levy to municipalities by nearly 2 per cent.
A report on the budget says that translates into a $30,379. increase over 2015.
Ministry of Natural resources grants to the conservation authority have not increased for over a decade, at $157,669.
That covers some of the cost for flood warnings, and water projects.
The budget includes salary increases of 1.5%
Budget increases in the past few years have been under 2%.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
