Tax increase debated as town faces major infrastructure needs
Council considers a 4 percent tax rise to fund a 9 to 13 million sewer upgrade and a multi million road program. Debates focus on delaying projects versus higher future costs and the risk of failing infrastructure. Mundy warns of a looming tax impact while Bekkering and Bryant urge action to repair streets and sidewalks.
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Mundy
Coun
Garth Bekkering
Bekkering
Taber
Ray Bryant
Flagman Injured as Driver Nearly Hits Parade of Construction
A flagman suffered a hyperextended Achilles as a vehicle sped past a construction zone near Bow River bridge in Alberta. The Yukon driver was fined $207 after a RCMP chase led to capture 13 kilometres away. The flagman urges stronger construction zone safety measures like doubled fines and ongoing signage.
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Bow River
Scandia
Yukon
RCMP
Brooks
Taber
Vauxhall
Flagman
Alberta
British Columbia
Volker Stevin Contracting Ltd
Volker Stevin Flagman
Taberman
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