The Municipal District of Taber Council is made up of seven elected representatives, including one Reeve and one Deputy Reeve, who are elected by secret ballot during the MD of Taber's annual organizational meeting. The Council is the decision-making body responsible for ensuring sustainable growth and infrastructure, a vibrant economic climate and turning community needs into municipal services. Council is committed to strategically positioning this entire organization for success today and into the future.
The current Council was elected in October 2021 and serves a four-year term.
Merrill Harris
Division 1 Councillor & Reeve
Southwest of Taber
403-634-0462
Committees
- Council
- Committee of the Whole
- Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
- Agricultural Service Board
- MD of Taber/Village of Barnwell Intermunicipal Development Committee
- MD of Taber/Town of Taber Intermunicipal Development Committee
- MD of Taber/Village of Barnwell Fire Partnership Committee
- Town of Taber Arts & Heritage Committee
- Municipal Airport Committee
- Family & Community Support Services
- Southwest Mayors and Reeves
- Southeast Mayors and Reeves
- Intermunicipal Emergency Management Committee
John Turcato
Division 2 Councillor
Southeast of Taber
403-634-1591
Committees
- Council
- Committee of the Whole
- Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
- Agricultural Service Board
- Subdivision and Authority Committee
- Oldman River Regional Services Commission
- MD of Taber/Village of Barnwell Intermunicipal Development Committee
- MD of Taber/Town of Taber Intermunicipal Development Committee
- MD of Taber/Village of Barnwell Fire Partnership Committee
- Taber & District Chamber of Commerce
- Taber & District Community Adult Learning Association
- Taber Exhibition Association
- Town of Taber Recreation Board
- Highway 3 Regional Water Services Commission
- Highway 3 Twinning Development Association
- Southgrow Regional Partnership
- Joint Economic Development Committee
- Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee
Brian G. Hildebrand
Division 3 Councillor
Hamlet of Grassy Lake and Area
403-647-7556
Committees
- Council
- Committee of the Whole
- Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
- Agricultural Service Board
- Subdivision and Authority Committee
- MD of Taber/Village of Barnwell Intermunicipal Development Committee
- Taber Handibus Association
- Town of Taber Recreation Board
- Highway 3 Regional Water Services Commission
- Highway 3 Twinning Development Association
- Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee
Tamara Miyanaga
Division 4 Councillor & Deputy Reeve
Northeast of Taber
403-308-6538
Committees
- Council
- Committee of the Whole
- Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
- Agricultural Service Board
- Subdivision and Authority Committee
- Local/Composite Assessment Review Board
- MD of Taber/Town of Taber Intermunicipal Development Committee
- Taber Handi-Bus Association
- Taber & District Housing Board
- Town of Taber Arts & Heritage Committee
- Chinook Arch Library Board
- Municipal Library Board
- Town of Taber Library Board
- Southwest Mayors and Reeves
- Southeast Mayors and Reeves
John DeGroot
Division 5 Councillor
Hamlet of Hays and Area
403-654-8700
Committees
- Council
- Committee of the Whole
- Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
- Agricultural Service Board
- Subdivision and Authority Committee
- MD of Taber/Town of Vauxhall Intermunicipal Development Committee
- Taber Shooting Foundation
- Vauxhall Regional Fire Authority
- Vauxhall & District Chamber of Commerce
- Vauxhall & District Regional Water Services Commission
- Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association
- Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee
Murray Reynolds
Division 6 Councillor
Hamlet of Enchant and Area
403-635-8449
Committees
- Council
- Committee of the Whole
- Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
- Agricultural Service Board
- Subdivision and Authority Committee
- MD of Taber/Town of Vauxhall Intermunicipal Development Committee
- Vauxhall Regional Fire Authority
- Vauxhall and District Regional Water Services Commission
- Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association
Chantal Claassen
Division 7 Councillor
Vauxhall Area
403-593-9693
Committees
- Council
- Committee of the Whole
- Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
- Agricultural Service Board
- MD of Taber/Town of Vauxhall Intermunicipal Development Committee
- Vauxhall Regional Fire Authority
- Vauxhall & District Chamber of Commerce
- Vauxhall & District Regional Water Services Commission
- Municipal Airport Committee
- Pheasant Festival
- Eagle Spirit Nest Community Association
