MPs urged to cut gift disclosure threshold to eighty dollars
Federal ethics watchdog Mary Dawson calls for MPs to declare gifts over 80 dollars rather than 500, arguing that perceived influence matters more than value. She notes meals and drinks count as gifts and urges annual financial statements for public officials to boost transparency and accountability.
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Letter to the Taber Times on perceived bias in covering town affairs
A reader protests biased coverage of local government issues by the Taber Times. The letter argues the paper distorts concerns about justice, oversight, and bylaw changes, urging accurate reporting of the AUC hearing and ruling.
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Taber Times Seeks Community Bloggers Online
The Taber Times invites readers to join as bloggers on www tabertimes.com. Write on topics from baking to gardening and local library or museum news. For details contact Garrett Simmons at 403 223 2266 or email gsim mons tabertimes com.
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Town council allows hunting on hay lands after debate
In Taber, councillors voted Monday night to permit hunting on town hay lands despite administration recommendations against the move. About 30 residents from Taber and Vauxhall attended a Heritage Inn discussion on health care changes in Taber.
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