Council Members

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 organisation 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

Southwest of Taber

403-634-0462

Email Merrill Harris

  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Taber Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Barnwell Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Town of Taber Recreation Board
  • Town of Taber Arts & Heritage Committee
  • Town of Taber Municipal Police Commission (alternate)
  • Municipal Airport Committee
  • Chinook Arch Library Board
  • Municipal Library Board
  • Town of Taber Library Board
  • Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)
  • Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee (Co-Chair)
  • Taber Community Action and Prevention Society
  • Barnwell Fire Partnership Committee

John Turcato

Division 2 Councillor

Southeast of Taber

403-634-1591

Email John Turcato

  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Agricultural Service Board
  • Taber Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Barnwell Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Highway 3 Regional Water Services Commission
  • Subdivision & Development Authority
  • Taber & District Chamber of Commerce
  • Taber & District Community Adult Learning Association
  • Taber Exhibition Association
  • SouthGrow Regional Partnership
  • Joint Economic Development Committee
  • Barnwell Fire Partnership Committee

Brian G. Hildebrand

Division 3 Councillor

Hamlet of Grassy Lake and Area

403-647-7556

Email Brian Hildebrand

  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Highway 3 Regional Water Services Commission
  • Agricultural Service Board
  • Subdivision and Development Authority Committee
  • Taber Handibus Association
  • Town of Taber Recreation Board
  • Highway 3 Twinning Development Association
  • Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee

Tamara Miyanaga

Division 4 Councillor & Reeve

Northeast of Taber

403-308-6538

Email Tamara Miyanaga

  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Taber Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Barnwell Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Southwest Mayors & Reeves
  • Mayors & Reeves of Southern Alberta
  • Intermunicipal Emergency Management Committee
  • Subdivision & Development Authority
  • Local Assessment Review Board
  • Taber & District Housing Foundation
  • Town of Taber Arts & Heritage Committee (alternate)
  • Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee

John DeGroot

Division 5 Councillor & Deputy Reeve

Hamlet of Hays and Area

403-654-8700

Email John DeGroot

  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Vauxhall Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Vauxhall & District Regional Water Services Commission
  • Agricultural Service Board
  • Subdivision & Development Authority (Chair)
  • Oldman River Regional Services Commission
  • Vauxhall & District Chamber of Commerce
  • Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association
  • Veterans Memorial Highway Committee

Murray Reynolds

Division 6 Councillor

Hamlet of Enchant and Area

403-635-8449

Email Murray Reynolds

  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Vauxhall Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Vauxhall & District Regional Water Services Commission
  • Vauxhall Regional Fire Authority
  • Agricultural Service Board (Chair)
  • Subdivision & Development Authority
  • Taber Shooting Foundation
  • Town of Taber Municipal Police Commission
  • Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (alternate)
  • Vauxhall AG Committee (alternate)

Chantal Claassen

Division 7 Councillor

Vauxhall Area

403-593-9693

Email Chantal Claassen

  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Vauxhall Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Vauxhall & District Regional Water Services Commission
  • Vauxhall Regional Fire Authority
  • Agricultural Service Board (Vice-Chair)
  • Chinook Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
  • Vauxhall & District Chamber of Commerce
  • Pheasant Festival Committee
  • Eagle Spirit Nest Community Association
  • Taber Irrigation Impact Museum Board
  • Vauxhall AG Committee
  • Southern Alberta Kanadier Association

2025 Shelterbelt Program
2025 Shelterbelt Program