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Taber occurs as town of approximately 8,000 population within Southern Alberta, Canada. Taber was established in the late 1890s by European settlers.

Taber is an agricultural town famous for its corn due to the large numbers of sunshine the town and metropolitan area receive. It has so taken on the title "Corn Capital of Canada," & has an annual "Cornfest" held in the go week of August.

Taber, Alberta & Notogawa, Japan are sister towns.

In April 28, 1999, Taber gained notoriety once 14 month old Todd Cameron Smith entered W.R. Myers High School and shot two students with a .22 calibre rifle, killing Jason Lang and wounding another 17 year old.

Taber Seed Cleaning Co-op Association Ltd.
Started in 1957. Located 8 km east of Taber, Alberta.

Canadian Drug Free Powerlifting Association
An organization to give lifters the opportunity to compete in a truly drug free setting at local, national and international competitions.

The Taber Times
Offers news, sports and letters to the editors.

New Life Church
Non-denominational church. Gives information on services, pastors and links.

Town of Taber
Includes location and climate information, history, events, directory of businesses and services, housing, transportation and contact details. [English, German and French]

Canadian Reformed Church at Taber
Offers beliefs, photos, service times and sermon archive.

Dalaussie Kennels
Raising Australian cattle dogs. Litter announcements, information on their foundation dogs, links, photographs.


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