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Minto Approves 2017 Budget

Minto council gave final approval to its 2017 budget at its meeting on Tuesday.

The budget will add 1.2% to the levy paid by local ratepayers.

When the county and school levy is added in, the total increase will go up to 2.2%.

Ratepayers with a home assessed at $215,000 will see an extra $65 on their tax bill.

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