All of our current positions are listed within our Employment Opportunities.

Events, notices, announcements, and news for Taber can be found on our Calendar on the home page, our Twitter account (@TownofTaber), or our Facebook page.

It depends on who you ask! Some of the history on Taber and the origins of its name can be found on our History page!

For full information on speaking at a Council meeting as a delegation, please click here.

Thank you for considering volunteering! Vacancies for all of the Town's Boards, Commissions, or Committees are advertised on our website or in the local newspaper. To see current vacancies and find the application, please click here.

The Corn Husk Chronicles is our monthly newsletter sent with utility bills. You can also read it online here.

For submissions to the newsletter, please find our eligibility and details on deadlines and contact info here.

Meetings are advertised regularly in the local paper and can be found on our Calendar.

The official designation of the Mayor is to refer to them as "Your Worship," however, "Mayor [Last Name]" is also acceptable. All Councillors can be addressed as "Councillor [Last Name]." 

In formal correspondence to Town Council or during an introduction of the Mayor to a group or event, you would address the Mayor as "His/Her Worship the Mayor." After using the formal address once, it is then appropriate to use more general terms.

In a personal introduction, you would address the Mayor as "Mr./Mrs./Miss Mayor" or "Your Worship," and Councillors as "Councillor [Last Name]."

It depends. Sometimes Administrative Staff can assist with an issue, or it may require Council to make a policy/budget decision. If you are unsure, please contact Administrative Staff at 403-223-5500 or email us and we will be able to direct you based on your concern.

To contact someone about your concern, we have multiple options:

• Submit an online Service Request and staff will respond accordingly
• Contact us at 403-223-5500 or email us to be directed to an appropriate source for assistance
• Contact any member of Administration using our directory
• Reach out to any member of Council using their official contact information

 

Council is responsible for developing and evaluating the policies and programs while setting the direction and budgets for the Town of Taber. The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible to the Council of the Town of Taber for the overall administration of municipal operations of the town in accordance with objectives, policies and plans approved by the Council.

If you have a complaint about how the municipal operations of the Town are done, contact the Chief Administrative Officer at 403-223-5500 about your concerns.

If you have a complaint about the actions of Town Council, please contact the members of Town Council.

The Mayor of Taber sends greetings to citizens celebrating milestone birthdays, wedding anniversaries and special events. Please allow 5 weeks for preparation and delivery of the message.

Eligible Celebrations: 
Birthdays: 75+, 80+, 90+, 100+ 
Anniversaries: 50+, 60+

Request a congratulatory message by filling out this Request Form 5 weeks before the event or you can request your Special Events Message by mail:

Administrative Services
A 4900 50 St. 
Taber, AB
T1G 1T1

Across Alberta, various communities, groups, and organizations are celebrating significant anniversaries or hosting provincial and national conferences, sports competitions, or cultural events. The Mayor will recognize these special anniversaries and events by sending messages of congratulations and support.

Request a special message by filling out this Request Form or you can request your special event message by mail:

Town of Taber

c/o Administrative Services

A 4900 50th Street 
Taber, AB
T1G 1T1

The Mayor will make every effort to attend - if their schedule permits. If unable to attend, the Mayor may ask the Deputy or Acting Mayor to represent the Town at some functions. Please email the Town Administration Office with detailed information so we can make the request to the Mayor directly. We ask that you provide the following information:

• Details of the event (time, date, location)
• Expected amount of time for the Mayor to be present
• Is the Mayor asked to provide remarks (speeches, presentations, etc.)
• Dress code (if needed)
• Any additional information the Mayor may require for the event

In order to properly schedule the Mayor, please make your request as soon as possible by calling the Administrative Services Manager at 403-223-5500 ext 5519 or email us.