Famous for our sunny days, corn and annual Cornfest, we are also a centre for agriculture and oil & gas. Taber is a great place to grow! Taber was settled by homesteaders in the late 1890s and initially was a coal-mining town. Coal was mined in Taber and shipped to Medicine Hat, first on the Oldman River steamers and, later by narrow gauge railway. Mining declined dramatically in the late 1920s, however the extensive development of irrigation in Southern Alberta led to a major recovery in the early 1930s.

There are many stories of how the town received the name Taber, but the one usually accepted is that it was named for Mt. Tabor in Palestine. However, the story is told that in 1903, with the arrival of the first Mormon settlers from the USA, they established a hamlet at what was known then as Tank #77 on the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge Railway.

Later, with the establishment of a post office, it was decided by the Canadian Pacific Railroad (CPR) to name the station Tabor. The station's letterhead and various forms came through printed Taber. When the settlement was incorporated in 1907, the name was changed to Taber, making the name of the town and the post office uniform with the records of the CPR.

Today, Taber boasts the services and amenities of a large city, but with the friendliness of a smaller town. Residents enjoy a quality of life accentuated by excellent educational, health, and recreation facilities. Safe neighborhoods, clean air and abundant water, coupled with affordable housing, secure employment and competitive retail and commercial services provide excellent prospects for businesses looking to grow.

Welcome to the Town of Taber! It's a great place to grow!


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