Essa to increase ice rates by 10%
by Richard Blanchard

Essa council has given its provisional approval to increasing the hourly rates to use the ice surfaces at the two township arenas.

Council received a recommendation from its Parks and Recreation committee last week that recommended a 10% increase from the current $104 per hour to $115 per hour.

"We looked at a 10% increase across the board because of rising costs," said councillor Ron Henderson.

The increases will take effect next fall.