Ryley, Alberta – The Village of Ryley is pleased to announce that it will receive a $344,517.03 dividend from Claystone Waste Ltd. in 2026, $14,979 more than the dividend paid out in 2025.

“The Village if Ryley is very proud to be a municipal partner with Claystone Waste. Our partnership has given the Village of Ryley an opportunity that small municipalities often do not receive. The dividends we receive from Claystone allow us to invest and avoid significant increases for our rate payers. These funds enable us to complete capital projects, such as roads and infrastructure, without having to borrow. The Village is currently blessed to be in a comfortable financial position, in large part due to our corporate partners, such as Claystone. Ryley has a stringent budget; the dividend we received from Claystone helps ensure financial security and enables Ryley to prepare and plan for the future.”

Stephanie Dennis, Mayor, Village of Ryley

“2025 marked the five-year anniversary of Claystone and we were pleased to celebrate that milestone by once again increasing the dividends to our shareholder municipalities. These dividends are an important source of revenue as municipalities face growing infrastructure deficits and funding pressure. Claystone dividends translate into real benefits for residents by supporting local services, projects, and long‑term community sustainability. This success reflects a strong regional partnership that delivers value back to the communities we serve.”

Meryl Whittaker, Chair, Claystone Board of Directors

Claystone Waste Ltd. is a municipally controlled corporation owned by the towns of Tofield and Viking, the villages of Ryley and Holden, and Beaver County.  The organization provides waste management services across Alberta, including operating one of the largest landfills in Western Canada, along with five rural transfer stations and two commercial transfer stations in the city of Edmonton.

The annual dividend demonstrates Claystone’s commitment to reinvesting in the communities it serves and helps ensure long-term sustainability and prosperity across the region.

For more information about Claystone Waste and its community contributions, visit www.claystonewaste.com.

For more information about the Village of Ryley, visit www.ryley.ca