Taber Votes to Divest Ambulance Service to AHS
The Town of Taber unanimously moved to transfer control of its ambulance service to Alberta Health Services after negotiations and asset transfers. Councillor Louie Tams cited due diligence and public input as factors guiding the decision, noting potential financial losses if kept in town hands. The CAO noted the June 25 notice and ongoing discussions with neighboring communities and the M.D. of Taber.
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Tabor
Greg Birch
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Alberta farmers endure record hail season in 2012
The AFSC reports a record 11 000 hail claims from June to September 2012, double the usual 6 500, triggering about 460 million dollars in payouts. Major storms in Taber Leduc Strathmore and across Alberta drove the season, with adjustors in heavy demand.
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AFSC
Dyck
Alberta
Taber
Leduc
Strathmore
Criss
Taber Food Bank Readies Holiday Hamper Drive
The Taber Food Bank gears up for its annual holiday hamper drive as hamper registrations for 2012 begin, with manager Kathy Boersma noting about 200 hampers expected and ongoing calls for toy donations and volunteers to support families in need.
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Taber Food Bank
Food Bank
Kathy Boersma
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Municipal reps to serve four year terms
A new bill, Election Accountability Amendment Act introduced in the Legislative Assembly, extends municipal terms to four years from three. Bill 7 aims to improve elections but opposition MLA Gary Bikman questions its effectiveness and notes missing election financing accountability measures and penalties for improper handling of donations.
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Cardston-Taber-Warner
Gary Bikman
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