Saskatoon city council opted not to endorse a proposed freeway around Saskatoon that would pass through two sensitive natural wetlands at its regular business meeting Wednesday.
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There was little disagreement or even debate on Monday as Saskatoon city council considered and then voted unanimously in favour of several high-profile projects and initiatives. Here’s a rundown of what the city’s elected representatives approved this week.
1. PACE financing
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Homeowners looking to make their properties more efficient could be able to secure city-backed loans as early as August, after council approved the province’s first property assessed clean energy program.
Council unanimously backed a recommendation that the $500 administration fee be waived for people with low incomes but a Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee representative said that doesn’t go far enough.
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