Taber has been named one of two finalists for the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville competition.
The announcement comes three months after an explosion at the Taber Community Centre forced the arena to shut its doors.
In the official submission for the Taber arena, the town is described as having a deep-rooted passion for hockey that has left a mark on the community. According to the submission, the arena is more than a place to play; it is a central gathering space.
Hockey fans in Alberta are being told to get ready as the province is set to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
Calgary and Edmonton will co-host the event with Calgary’s new arena Scotia Place to host seven tournament games while the semi final games and championship will be held at Edmonton’s Rogers Place.
Over the Thanksgiving long weekend, the Alberta RCMP will be conducting enhanced traffic enforcement aimed at reducing collisions, injuries, and fatalities on Alberta roads.
A busy weekend for the Vegreville Rangers kicks off tomorrow night (Friday, October 9th). The team travels to Vermilion to battle the Tigers in NEAJBHL action.