Canada 150 Mosaic Mural

Located at: The Taber Clinic (4900 44 Street)

Taber was one of the 150 municipalities across Canada to participate in the mosaic project for Canada's sesquicentennial. 

On April 13, 2015, the Town of Taber's Council allocated funds to support the mosaic project.

From May 31st to June 2nd 2016 citizens of Taber went to the auditorium to paint individual tiles to go into the mosaic.  In total there are 750 tiles.

The unveiling of the Canada 150 Mural was held on December 13, 2016 at the Taber Clinic. 

For more pictures head to the Canada Mosaic Murals page: here.  

To find information on the Mural, visit the Taber Times' page: here.

Located at: The Taber Cenotaph Park (50 Avenue and 48 Street)

The statue of a soldier atop the Taber Cenotaph, crafted by an Italian sculptor is considered to be a near replica of a Canadian Soldier (Mr. Thomas Love).  The picture above is from the Calgary Herald, a photograph of Doug Lacey holding a poster with the aforementioned soldier sculpted a the top of the Taber Cenotaph.

 Along with the men who fell in the Second World War, the names of 25 Taber men who died in the Great War are inscribed on the monument.

For the full Calgary Herald story, click: here.  

Photo credit: Stuart Gradon/ Calgary Herald

Taber Rocks

Located at: All around Taber

Join the community decorating / painting / hiding / finding rocks.  There are rocks already painted and hidden around Town, and you can paint and hide them too!

****WANT TO PAINT A ROCK?****

*Use unpolished clean dry rocks.
*Acrylic paints & permanent markers work best.
* Be mindful of the environment. Painted rocks should always be sealed and you never want the art rocks to be seen as litter, so don’t use glued-on additions (sequins, stickers, feathers, yarn, etc.).
*Please write "Taber Rocks" and the [f] Facebook symbol on the back and seal it so people know what to do with their discovery and how to find us! Please keep your artwork PG rated as kids love to look for and find the hidden rocks.
*"Hide" rocks out in the open. Also, do not leave rocks on private property or in cemeteries.
*Please be careful where you hide your rocks so that they don't cause any damage to property (i.e. Don't hide in the grass where it can damage a lawn mower or hurt someone). Don't steal rocks from private property or from someone's landscaping. Don't trespass.

For more tips on rock painting please refer to https://paintedrocklife.com/index.php/2017/04/13/how-rock-painting-works/  or https://www.parentmap.com/article/painted-rocks-treasure-hunt-kid-craze

*****FOUND A ROCK?*****
We would love to see pictures when the creations are found, and love to see them move from park to park spreading joy, so if you find a rock please post a picture stating where it was found. And then:

1. Re-hide it. You can do this at the same location or move it elsewhere. Let us know you've found it and repost the new location on this page when hidden OR
2. Keep it, and leave a comment on the 'hide' post advising it is no longer there.

*****TELL YOUR FRIENDS!*****
Don't forget to share this group with anyone that you think might like to join us!

*****HOUSEKEEPING *****
*Any promotion of other pages without prior approval will result in deletion.
*Any and all colours, ages, genders, faiths, races etc are welcome here. Please be mindful that our beauty lies in our diversity and be respectful of other members.
*You're welcome to ask the page any rock related questions that you may have, share tips and tricks, show off your work etc. Admin is also always available if you need.
*Feedback is not only welcomed, it's encouraged!

*Painted rocks reflect the opinions, attitudes, and creative expression of the individual artists, and not those of the page admin.

To join the Taber Rocks Facebook Page, click here.  

Taber Irrigation Impact Museum

Located at 4702 50th Street, Taber, AB T1G 2B6

The Taber Irrigation Impact Museum focuses on the impact of irrigation on Taber's Development. It showcases the irrigation systems and processes from early labor-intensive methods to the current computer technologies that growers use. Through the efforts of pioneer settlers and workers such as the Okamotos, and the constant modernization of irrigation systems, Taber continues to have a thriving agricultural industry with abundant production of crops such as sugar beets, pulses, beans and the famous Taber corn. Programs that are currently run at the museum include:

• Historical exhibits (changes three times per year)
• School and other group tours
• Historical research projects

 To view the Taber Irrigation Website, visit here.

Since 1981, the Town of Taber and Notogawa, Japan have been twinned municipalities. Notogawa was a town located in Kanzaki District, in Shiga Prefecture in Japan. In 2006, Notogawa was merged into the city of Higashiomi. Therefore, in 2006, Taber re-signed the Twinning Agreement to demonstrate the Town's commitment to keeping the friendship going.

 To see more about the Higashiomi Twinning, visit here.

• Kids Conference

• Backyard BBQ Competition
• Kids Can Catch

• Canada Day
• Cornfest (organized by the Taber & District Chamber of Commerce)

• Taber Pheasant Festival
• Taber Pheasant Festival Photo Contest
• Health and Wellness Expo
• Halloween Party

• Taber Winter Festival (in partnership with the Taber & District Chamber of Commerce)

Taber plays host to and welcomes special events throughout the year. To ensure that the Town of Taber is aware of events and their possible impacts it is necessary to complete a Special Event Application. In addition to providing information to the Town, the application, in conjunction with this information sheet, helps to ensure that organizers have made the proper arrangements for a safe and successful event. 

A special event is any event or celebration that occurs that can be reasonably expected to impact the community and require services beyond, which are normally provided by the Town of Taber. 

Permits

You may be required to obtain a permit for your event if you are having any of the following:

1. Food Trucks

2. Circus (indoor or outdoor)

3. Erecting a structure of any kind for your event

4. Getting a business to come from out of town

For more information on needing a permit, contact the Planning & Economic Development Department: 403-223-6009.

Notifications & Permissions

Town of Taber Public Services (Parks, Recreation, Public Works):

Public services are responsible for parks, recreation, roads, water, sewer and garbage. If your event will have an impact on these services beyond normal day-to-day operations then they will be notified.

This includes the use of facilities and equipment such as: bleachers, barricades, chairs, tables, etc. Examples of events that should notify public services include any that will attract a large volume of people or an event such as a parade or run/walk that will impact traffic flow. 

Please contact our Arts, Culture, and Events Coordinator using the contact information above if you have questions or would like assistance.

Administration
A - 4900 50 Street
Taber, AB
T1G 1T1
Main: 403-223-5500
Fax: 403-223-5530

Police Service: Events that will attract a large volume of people, affect traffic or road access or involve fireworks should be brought to the attention of the Taber Police Service. If additional security staff Is hired for the event, is it essential that the Police are made aware. 

5700 50 Avenue
Taber, AB
T1G 2H7
Main: 403-223-8991
Fax: 403-223-5540

Emergency Services (Fire and Ambulance): Events that will attract a large volume or people, affect traffic or road access, involve fireworks or have a high risk of injury should be brought to the attention of the Emergency Services (Taber Fire Department).

5207 A 49 Avenue
Taber, AB
T1G 2E1
Main: 403-223-6010
Fax: 403-223-5502

Local Health Authority: If you plan to serve food at your event, check the Local Health Authority to establish if any permits or approvals are necessary. The Authority also has information about proper food handling procedures.

5009 56 Street
Taber, AB
T1G 1M8
www.chr.ab.ca
Main: 403-223-7230
Fax: 403-223-8733

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commissions: Events that include liquor consumption must get the required permits and licenses.  
Main: 403-331-6500

Booking a Facility

The Town of Taber offers a number of facilities for rental. You can see a full list and details here. Contact our facility-booking staff at the Aquafun Centre reception area (403-223-5544) to get started. Facility booking staff will confirm bookings once the following information has been provided by the user group:

• Name of organization (if applicable)
• Contact person
• Phone and/or fax numbers
• Mailing address
• Specific dates and times required for the event including set-up and clean-up times
• Facility rental fee payment
• Signature on contract

 The facility booking staff will request you fill out this form and return it signed.

First-Come, First-Served

Assuming the above information is provided, the facility will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. It is the user group’s responsibility to book the facility for their event (i.e. block bookings or annual booking in particular must book the rooms each day / year). Booking staff will not assume to know the facility is required unless contacted directly by the user group.

Signing the Contract

Once facility-booking staff are provided with the information and payment has been made, two copies of the facility contract will be provided to the contact person. The contact of the user group is required to sign the facility booking and return it to the Aquafun Centre.

Cancellation Policy

To avoid the cancellation penalty (100% of the entire booking rental fee), notice must be given at least seven days prior to the rental start time.

Note: If refund is requested, two weeks are required for processing.

Booking a Wedding

After the recent upgrades to the Auditorium, this is the perfect space to host a wedding!  With the grey and black coloring; any color you choose will match. Our updated sound system will allow for all guests to hear speeches and music. 

 To book the auditorium, contact the facility-booking staff at the Aquafun Centre reception area (403-223-5544).  The facility booking staff will request you fill out this form and return it signed. Facility booking staff will confirm bookings once the following information has been provided by the user group:

• Name of organization (if applicable)
• Contact person
• Phone and/or fax numbers
• Mailing address
• Specific dates and times required for the event including set-up and clean-up times
• Facility rental fee payment
• Signature on contract

What is included with the booking:

All Auditorium bookings have the below "extras" included in the price. Please note that you must request each item on the above form in order for our staff to have it ready.

• Kitchen
• Bar
• Tables (rectangular)
• Chairs
• Projector
• Sound system
• Podium
• Wheel Chair Lift
• DVD Player & Television
• Piano
• WiFi

The Town does not have round tables, but they can be rented from the Taber & District Chamber of Commerce.

Auditorium layout options with maximum seating:

• Blank Auditorium Diagram
• Auditorium Maximum Rowed Seating Diagram
• Auditorium Maximum Seating with Rectangle Tables Diagram
• Auditorium Maximum Seating with Round Tables Diagram

Book the Auditorium/Meeting Rooms

For your next birthday party, anniversary, graduation, wedding, reunion, holiday or get together, rent the auditorium or a meeting room. A full list of fees can be found in our Fee Bylaw.

Auditorium Fees

• Hourly Rate: $36.50
• Daily Rate: $539.00

Meeting Room Fees

• Nonprofit Rate: $21.25 per hour
• Regular Rate: $36.50 per hour

Note: Renting the auditorium includes access to the entire facility, tables, chairs, and dishes. Renting a meeting room includes tables, chairs, and a white board.

Reservations

To book an arena for your next event, please visit the Aquafun Centre at 4700 50 Street.

For More Information

For further information, please contact the Aquafun Centre at 403-223-5544 ext. 3.