Taber Police Service

06/02/2026

Please see this important traffic notice!

⚠️ Important Traffic Notice ⚠️

The traffic lights at Highway 3 & 50 Street are currently flashing.

Reminder to motorists: flashing traffic lights must be treated as a 4-way stop. Please slow down, watch for other vehicles and pedestrians, and proceed with caution through the intersection.

Volker Stevin is on site working on a fix, but there is currently no ETA for repairs.

06/01/2026

On June 1, 2026, for Senior's Week, members of the Taber Police Service were honored to help serve lunch to the residents of Clearview Lodge.

A lot of fun was had by all!

05/29/2026

Today is Blizzard Day at Taber Dairy Queen!!

Funds raised will go towards the purchase of a baby bassinet for the Taber Health Centre. Taber Police Service members Sergeant Steve Meggison and Bylaw Officer Dayton Dyrland were honored to greet customers at the drive-thru this afternoon.

There is still time to get a blizzard and help out this worthy cause!

05/29/2026

With warm weather now upon us, the Alberta Consumer Investigations Unit of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, is addressing ongoing asphalt paving fraud, mainly in small and rural communities.

Please see the following information to protect yourself from paving scams:

Indicators of Suspicious Paving Activity

• Recently created or short-lived business licences/registrations, or inability/unwillingness to provide verifiable business details.
• Use of rental vehicles, unmarked trucks, or out-of-province plates; inconsistent branding across vehicles, invoices, and business names.
• High-pressure door-to-door solicitation, “today-only” discounts, or claims of leftover material from a nearby job.
• Requests for large cash deposits or immediate payment; reluctance to provide written contracts, detailed quotes, or receipts.
• Vague scope of work and material specifications; refusal to identify the supplier, mix type, or thickness/compaction details.
• Price increases after completion, additional “unexpected” charges, or demands for payment accompanied by pressure or intimidation.
• Temporary phone numbers, generic email addresses, or contact details that cannot be verified.

Reporting and Documentation Requirements

• If you suspect illegal or deceptive paving activity, submit a referral to CIU and include (where available): business name(s) used, names/aliases of representatives, phone numbers/emails, vehicle descriptions and licence plates, locations/dates, copies/photos of contracts, invoices, flyers, and any communications.
• If threats, intimidation, or an offence is in progress, contact police first; advise CIU of the police file/occurrence number for coordination.
• Encourage consumers to keep all paperwork and to document the work (photos/video) as
soon as possible, including close-ups of defects and wide shots showing the full area.

Paving Reporting Inquiries: Email: [email protected]
Or Call: 1-877-427-4088

05/25/2026

On Monday, May 25 13, 2025, Chief Abela, Inspector Dave Gyepesi, and Sergeant Steve Meggison attended the Lethbridge Police Service for the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Lethbridge Polytechnic School of Justice Studies/Lethbridge Police Service Police Academy.

The Taber Police Service has one cadet in the academy. Upon successful completion of the 26 week long academy, and after completion of field training, they will be utilized in a current vacant position held within the Taber Police Service.

05/21/2026

Workshop Opportunity!!

The Taber Police Service will be hosting a Resilience Scale Masterclass workshop on June 24, 2026.

This is a FREE 3-hour, in person workshop that introduces the Brain Story and Resilience Scale Framework.

Registration is available through the following link:

https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/taber-resilience-scale-masterclass-june-24

05/20/2026

On May 16, 2026, at approximately 11:00 pm, a Taber Police Service officer observed a male on a homemade motorized bicycle in the 6000 block of 50 Street, in Taber, Alberta. The officer was aware the male had conditions stemming from an Undertaking and a Release Order.

The officer attempted to stop the male, but he fled on the bicycle. The male was located a short distance away, hiding behind a vehicle, and was arrested without incident. The male was found to be in possession of a prohibited weapon (butterfly knife).

Cornelius FROESE (29), of Vauxhall, was charged with Fail to Comply With a Release Order, Fail to Comply With an Undertaking, and Possess Prohibited Weapon under the Criminal Code, as well as Drive While Unauthorized along with other Provincial charges. The motorized bicycle was seized for 30 days under the Alberta Suspended Driver Apprehension Program.

Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, FROESE was remanded into custody, and will next appear in Lethbridge Court of Justice on May 20, 2026.

05/19/2026

On May 15, 2026, at approximately 1:40 am, Taber Police Service responded to a Break & Enter in progress at a commercial property in the 5000 block of 46 Avenue in Taber, Alberta. A witness observed a male fleeing the area and provided a description.

When officers arrived at the property, they observed the front door shattered. The business manager provided CCTV footage which matched a male youth that police had spoken with earlier. The youth was located later in the morning and arrested without incident.

A 15-year-old male youth, from Taber, is facing charges of Attempted Break & Enter With Intent. The youth was released on an Undertaking, with conditions, to appear in Taber Court of Justice on June 26, 2026.

The name of the youth cannot be published under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

05/13/2026

On May 13, 2026, at approximately 11:15 am, Taber Police Service and Taber Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway #3 and Highway #36 North.

The investigation revealed that a tractor-trailer unit was travelling eastbound on Highway #3. A Pontiac Torrent was travelling westbound on Highway #3 and attempted to turn southbound at the intersection. The Torrent collided with the rear tires of the tractor unit. The collision caused significant damage to the front end of the Torrent. No one was injured in the collision.

The driver of the Torrent, a 56-year-old female, from Medicine Hat, was charged under Section 34(2) Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation – Turn Left Unsafely.

05/11/2026

National Police Week: May 10-16, 2026

Yesterday marked the beginning of National Police Week – a seven-day public awareness campaign that encourages increased awareness and understanding between police and the communities they serve.

Under the theme "Committed to Serve Together," the Taber Police Service acknowledges the crucial partnership between members of a police service, between police services, between the police and other first responders, as well as between the police and the organizations and people in the communities they serve. It is this collaboration that forms the cornerstone of effective crime prevention and public safety initiatives.

This week and every week, the Taber Police Service is proud to affirm that it is .