Non-Regina residents could face higher rates for using the city’s recreational facilities starting next year.

Regina city council will consider implementing a 50 per cent surcharge for registered programs like swimming lessons and arts lessons.

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The idea came from Ward 4 Coun. Mark Burton, who suggested it during budget talks in March.

“It’s really less about the revenue – it’s more about fairness,” Burton said during Wednesday’s executive committee meeting.

“Residents pay taxes to help cover the costs of facilities. In the end, this is not a surc

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