The Regional Community Standards partnership between the Municipal District of Taber, the Town of Taber, and the Taber Police Service continues to serve the needs of residents, communities, and those within our municipal boundaries.
Regional Community Standards Officers (CSOs) are actively present in our communities and on public roads, responding to bylaw complaints and other bylaw-related matters.
These officers serve as a resource for bylaw questions and concerns, working to support our communities in the following key areas:
- Bylaw Enforcement: animal control, park patrol, pivot overspray, assist municipal inspectors and officers, scene support for MDT Regional Fire Services and RCMP, and more
- Provincial Statutes: public safety and traffic-related concerns such as unsafe and excessive speeding and other traffic violations
- Support Rural Crime Watch Community Groups: South Central Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association
For all bylaw-related complaints and inquiries please call 403-223-4784 on weekdays from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
After-hour complaints and inquiries can be submitted via Service Tracker available 24/7.
During an emergency, dial | 9-1-1 |
Traffic Enforcement
CSOs have the authority to provide traffic enforcement services on all municipal and provincial roads and highways located within the MD of Taber, including all Hamlets.
Traffic enforcement is prioritized and delivered with the goal of reducing unsafe driving practices and nuisance behaviours throughout the MD of Taber. Community Standard Officers provide enforcement services in concert with the Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar, which focuses on issues including:
- Speeding
- Stop sign violations
- Careless / erratic driving
- Passing school buses with red lights flashing
- Distracted driving
- Occupant restraints
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Community Standards Officers oversee the enforcement of commercial vehicle regulations and the Traffic Safety Act within the municipality, with a focus on:
- Weights and Dimensions – Each patrol vehicle is equipped with portable scales to ensure compliance.
- Road Ban Enforcement – Officers prioritize enforcement, especially during the spring road ban season, to protect municipal road infrastructure.
Other Provincial Statute Enforcement
Community Standards Officers have the authority to respond to complaints and conduct investigations relating to various Provincial Statutes such as:
Animal Control
Community Standards Officers are responsible for enforcing all MD of Taber Bylaws, including animal control regulations.
What to Do if Your Dog is Found at Large and Impounded:
- If the lost dog is wearing its license tag, Enforcement Services will issue a notice to the owner (in-person or by mail).
- The owner may reclaim the impounded dog upon payment of all fees and penalties.
- Fees are any expenses incurred in relation to care and sustenance and reasonable veterinary attention during the impoundment period, which include:
- Dog impound fee: $45.00
- Boarding fees: $35.00/ per day
- Veterinarian fees: (invoiced as per charges by a veterinarian)
- Penalty fees:
- 1st Offence $100 Penalty
- 2nd Offence $250 Penalty
- 3rd Offence $500 Penalty
- Payments can be made at the Administration office.
- The owner is required to show receipt of payment to the Enforcement Officer before delivery of the dog.
- If a lost dog is found with no identification, the lost dog will be advertised through MD of Taber and other social media channels for five (5) business days.
- If an owner does not reclaim a dog within five (5) business days from the date the dog is impounded (according to Section 10(c) of the MD of Taber’s Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw 1998), the dog will become the property of the Taber Lost Paws Society and is placed for adoption.
We encourage all dog owners to be responsible and support the voluntary dog licensing program to ensure that your pets are not found at large.
