Business View Civil & Municipal - May 2023

133 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 have to charge somebody if you can avoid it. It’s the first of its kind in the province, and we’re very thrilled that it’s worked out thus far.” Other valued partnerships include those with the Taber and District Chamber of Commerce, the school board, and utility partners, all of whom have an important part in the success of the community. Collaboration with regional economic development groups such as Community Futures, a third-party business consulting resource, is also notable for their contributions to Taber’s business community. On the sustainability side, Taber works closely with the Municipal Climate Action Change Center, which was able to assess the Town’s infrastructure to see where energy- efficient and green technologies could be introduced. This has brought forward the usual lighting retrofits, along with the introduction of EV charging stations throughout the community. “So, you can get from the peaks to the prairies, and you can charge your electric car here in Taber on your way. We also have a solar array project and a brand new EV Zamboni, so it doesn’t get more Canadian than that,” Brennan quips. As a final highlight of the vibrant and diverse town of Taber, Mayor Prokop mentions the robust recreation opportunities, including Trout Pond, a world-renowned recreational area, used by the community and tourists as a prime place to fish, relax on the beach, camp, hike, bike and enjoy the scenic natural surroundings. TABER , ALBERTA