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The Town of Taber is "A Great Place To Grow" and is located in the Municipal District of Taber, in central southern Alberta. The Town lies within the centre of the rich irrigated, diversified farmland belt, high in heat units and frost free days, with transportation links to major markets. It is served by two (2) primary highways, the crossroads of Crownest Hwy. #3 and Hwy. #36 as well as the main Medicine Hat - Lethbridge C.P.R. (Canadian Pacific Railway) Line.
Contact Information
Population Information
Municipality 2001: 7671
Municipality 2008: 7821
Region 2008: 148411
Median Household Income 2005: $55,265
Median Family Income 2005: $64,237
Tax Rates
Residential/Farmland Municipal Tax Rate 2008: 6.9568
Non Residential Municipal Tax Rate 2008: 10.9940
Residential Mill Rate 2008: 9.6469
Non-residential Mill Rate 2008: 15.4515
Geographic Information
Location:
Municipal District of Taber, Alberta
Distance to Major Areas:
50 km (32 miles) East of Lethbridge
272 km (169) Southeast of Calgary
98 km (60 miles) North of Coutts/Sweetgrass USA Border Crossing
Community Facts
Educational Facilities:
High Schools (Public) 1 High Schools(Separate) 1 Junior High/Middle Schools (Public) 1 Junior High/Middle Schools (Separate) 2 Elementary Schools (Public) 3 Elementary Schools (Separate) 2
Nearest Post-Secondary Institutions:
Lethbridge, Alberta 50 km (32 miles) Lethbridge college Enrollment Approx. 7,000 University of Lethbridge Enrollment Approx. 8,000
Community Information
Municipal Government:
Mayor Ray Bryant, Chief Administrative Officer Gordon Frank, Economic Development Officer Jim Coughlin
Fire Protection:
Taber has a composite fire department
Police Services:
Taber is served by the Taber Police Force
Ambulance Services:
Local ambulance serive is available Taber also has 911 service
Other:
Justice Infrastructure - Provincial Court Taber
Electrical Power Providers in the Region:
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations:
Operated by Taber & District Waste Management Authority Recycling: Facilities are available
Water Services Supplier:
St. Mary's River Irrigation District/Taber Irrigation District
Telecommunications:
Local Service Providers: Telus
Medical Services:
Hospitals: 1 Health Units/Clinics: 2 Dentists: 3 Doctors: 13 Chiropractors: 3
Airport:
Taber has an airport with a 914 metre paved runway and all-weather facilities. The nearest commercial and air freight services are in Lethbridge, 50 km west of Taber.
Accommodations:
Motels/Hotels: 6 Total Rooms: 290 Conference Facilities: 5 Bed & Breakfasts: 1
Financial Institutions:
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Bank of Nova Scotia Bank of Montreal Royal Bank First Choice Credit Union ATB Financial
Business Support Organizations:
Chinook Community Futures Agriculture Financial Services Corporation Business Development Bank of Canada Taber & District Chamber of Commerce
Major Employers:
1. Horizon School Division Education
2. McCain's Processed Foods
3.Hostess Frito-Lay Products Ltd. Potato Chips
4. Taber Hospital Health Care
5. Lamb Weston Processed Foods
