It’s going to cost more to use some recreation services, while others will be less.
The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee’s 2013/14 fees and charges schedule indicates a 2.6 per cent increase in costs to operate services.
“Wages, utilities and materials are the main factors,” said Doug Ross, recreation services manager.
However, there are some exceptions, particularly when it comes to arenas.
Adult ice rental rates for Kal Tire Place and Civic and Priest Valley arenas will be lowered by 10 per cent, while fees for minor sports ice rentals at Kal Tire Place will drop 10 per cent and be frozen at the other facilities.
“We want to be a little more market competitive,” said Ross, who says some residents have started using arenas in other communities because of lower fees.
For off-season ice rental rates, they will be reduced to match the fees for regular season.
“The fees being charged for off-season are prohibitive and preventing people from renting from us,” said Ross.
In other recreation services, the loonie swim at the aquatic centre will be bumped to a toonie in 2013/14.
“Those youth identified as being financially disadvantaged will continue to access the discounted swims for $1,” said Ross.
