The upcoming rehabilitation of Highway 36, from North of Hwy 504 (near Township Rd 50) to South of Taber is tentatively scheduled to start on April 30 to June 15 (weather permitting) and involves the milling and paving of highway sections north and south of the Chin Reservoir, totaling 27 km in length.
Travelers using Highway 36 may experience speed reductions, lane closures (single-lane alternating traffic), and minor delays during construction.
The contractor will install and reposition message boards notifying the public of ongoing and changing construction activities, and flag persons will be present on-site to guide traffic. Motorists are urged to obey all construction zone signage, and oversized loads will experience delays at times for the duration of the project.
The project team understands that the construction may cause traffic delays and increased levels of noise and dust during the construction period. As such, the team asks residents for their patience and understanding during this time.
For up-to-date information on this project, please call 5-1-1 toll-free or visit 511.Alberta.ca
A Fire Advisory is in effect for the Municipal District of Taber as of Friday, July 26, 2024.
Due to the hot, dry conditions that are forecasted to continue, the Municipal District of Taber has issued a Fire Advisory within the municipal boundaries until further notice.
With the Fire Advisory in effect, the public is advised that a higher fire risk exists.
Under the Fire Advisory, fire permits continue to be issued. We ask that you use extra caution while performing any controlled burn. Items permitted include:
Paper products
Untreated wood (wood or wood products that do not contain preservatives)
Items prohibited, even with a fire permit include:
Wood or wood products that contain preservatives
Non-wooden material
Waste material from construction sites (untreated wood is permitted)
Plastics (including chemical or pesticide containers, silage plastic, grain bags, and baler twine. However, these items can be recycled at our collection site locations.)
Rubber (including tires)
Animal manure or cadavers
Pathological waste
Combustible material in automobile bodies
Oil
The Municipal District of Taber will continue to review this situation and consider changes to the Advisory if conditions warrant it. There is no desire to have the Advisory in place for any longer than necessary – the goal is to advise the public of the hot, dry conditions causing the higher risk of fire, to protect persons, and property, and to reduce excess costs to ratepayers.