The Vauxhall Advance

DOWN THE ISLE: Kendra Miller and Derek Meier make their way to the stage Friday night. Forty-nine graduates took part in the 2008 graduation ceremony at Vauxhall high school.

Town finds its man for administrator position

By Sharon Ulrich
Vauxhall Advance

For six months, the Town of Vauxhall has endeavoured to find an administrator to meet the needs of the community in a more consistent manner.
As such, John A. Maine was hired Tuesday as the town administrator, and started the first day of his two-year contract yesterday morning.
"I'm looking forward to working in Vauxhall," says Maine of his acceptance of the position.
"It's going to be a new challenge for me because I have been retired for the last couple of years, and we've been traveling Canada and the United States."

Enchant facing patient-care deficit; Speaker

Thursday, 08 May 2008

There is a patient-care deficit for certain levels of ambulance medical care for Enchant residents.
That was what people were told last month at the M.D. of Taber?s annual ratepayer?s meeting by former MLA Ray Speaker, who is the spokesperson for a group of concerned residents in the area.
In his presentation, Speaker said the deficit exists with the Charlie and Delta levels for ambulance medical care, which are the two most serious of calls out of the four levels of calls.

Sheriff's department gives presentation to M.D.

Thursday, 08 May 2008

By Sharon Ulrich
Vauxhall Advance

For anyone who might think Sheriffs only patrol Alberta's highways and issue tickets, the reach of the Sheriffs Branch extends far beyond.
Al Sauve, Chief Sheriff and executive director of the Sheriffs Branch, gave a presentation to M.D. of Taber council on the scope of Sheriffs in Alberta.
A 27-year member of the Edmonton Police Service, Sauve indicated with respect to traffic Sheriffs, the Sheriff branding has helped with awareness.

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