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. 

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.

Town of Taber Recreation Department and Public Works Departments

The Town's Recreation and Public Works Departments 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. Any events requesting road closures must submit a Special Event Application and receive permission from the Town of Taber.

Please contact our Recreation Department using the contact information above if you have questions or would like assistance.

Taber 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, it is essential that the Police are made aware. 

5700 50th 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 emergency services (Taber Fire Department).

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

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commissions

Events that include liquor/cannabis consumption or gambling components must get required permits and licenses from AGLC. Please contact them directly to see if your event requires a permit.

Toll Free: 1-800-272-8876

Website

Alberta Health Services

If you plan to serve food at your event, check with Alberta Health Services to establish if any permits or approvals are necessary. AHS also has information about proper food handling procedures.

Taber Health Centre

Phone: 403-223-7211 (Switchboard)
Website

Your event may require insurance, particularly if they are large or high-risk events (ie: pyrotechnics, extreme sports, etc). For more information, please contact our Recreation Department.

Yes, even if your event is annual, a separate form for each event is necessary to ensure the Town satisfies all requests.

Please refer to our Special Event Information Flyer here. If you have any more questions, please contact our Recreation Department.

It depends. If your event is a community event, you may be able to advertise on a few of our channels, but there is no guarantee. Each channel has different eligibility, so please click the links for more information on whether you are eligible to advertise:

• Corn Husk Chronicles
• Community Centre LED Sign
• Arena Lobby TV (please email)

For other options for advertising your event, please consider local media (such as the Taber Times), bulletin boards around the community, or social media.

The Town of Taber offers a Community Grants Program you may be eligible for. Find more information on the program, eligibility, and deadline to apply here.