M.D. of Taber Regional Fire Service
5814 64 Ave T1G 2B9 Taber, AB, Canada

Volunteer firefighters volunteer for many reasons: providing service to our community is foremost of the common responses among our volunteers when they are asked why they joined the service. Other reasons include: friendship and camaraderie, the ability to train for dangerous tasks and the feeling of satisfaction that is derived from a job well done, testing the limits of yourself physically and mentally, learning more skills, fulfilling a lifelong dream among others. We do...n't do what we do for the money (thus the term 'volunteer firefighter'). We don't do what we do for public acclamation or recognition. This morning our local Panago restaurant dropped off a pizza and simply said "thanks for what you do: we appreciate your continued work". To the volunteer firefighters who enjoyed that token of appreciation - we thank you for it. We appreciate being appreciated. Never underestimate the power of a kind word. Something we can all take away from 2020.

**COVID-19 #STOPTHESPREAD** In the wake of last week’s provincial public health announcement regarding the concerning rise in COVID-19 cases, the Municipal Dist...rict of Taber, the Town of Taber, the Town of Vauxhall, and the Village of Barnwell have joined together to send a strong message urging citizens to follow and adhere to ALL safety and precautionary measures issued by Alberta Health to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Together we can #STOPTHESPREAD. Town of Taber Town of Vauxhall @Village of Barnwell See more

New temporary mandatory face coverings Bylaw No. 1969 in effect Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases across our region, the Council of the Municipal District of Ta...ber has enacted a temporary mandatory face coverings Bylaw No. 1969, effective December 1, 2020 until further notice. Everyone ages 10 and over are required to wear a face covering at all times while in an indoor, enclosed, or substantially enclosed public setting, or in a public vehicle except where exemptions apply. Full details and exemption information can be found here. https://www.mdtaber.ab.ca/p/masks This bylaw does contain enforcement for violations with a $100 fine. The Municipal District of Taber’s intention is not to be punitive, but those who refuse to comply with the mandatory measures can be subject to a fine. We understand that not everyone is able to wear a mask or face covering, so we ask everyone to please, BE KIND to those unable to do so.

Station 4 & 7 units responded at 7:05 a.m. to a report of a school bus rollover on Highway 864 near Range Road 17-1. The School Bus Driver was the only person in the bus at the time of the incident. Minor injuries are reported. Road conditions across the region are icy - drive with caution.... All units are back in service.

We are responding to the rising COVID-19 spread by implementing targeted public health measures in Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray ...and Red Deer. These targeted measures take effect on Friday, November 13: Fitness group classes and team sports must stop until November 27. This does not include outdoor sport, individual sports, individual exercises, training or equipment use. Gyms are not required to close. This also doesn’t apply to junior, university or professional sports. Group performances, such as singing, dancing and theatre must cease. These measures don’t apply to professional performance venues. Additional public health measures will also implemented in all regions under an enhanced status: All restaurants, bars, lounges and pubs in these regions must cease liquor sales by 10 p.m. and close by 11 p.m. until November 27. Maximum attendance of 50 at wedding or funeral ceremonies. All faith-based activities are recommended to limit attendance to one-third capacity per service. Residents should not hold social gatherings within their home and should not plan social gatherings outside their community. Employers in office settings are recommended to implement measures to reduce the number of employees in the workplace at one time. We are asking all Albertans to do their part. If these measures are not successful, it will be necessary to implement more restrictive measures. For more information visit: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

A report of a single vehicle MVC near Range Road 18-1 and Highway 3 (Cranford area) sent units out this morning at 11: 08 a.m. Arriving units found a half ton truck had left the road due to icy conditions and had rolled multiple times. No persons were injured. The vehicle was towed from the scene.... All units are back in service. Roads in the area may have icy patches. Please drive carefully.

Today we send out a big THANK YOU and congratulations to a few of our Regional Fire Service members for surpassing years of service milestones in 2020. If you... see these people in and around your community please shout out a Thank you their way for their long time service to your community and the fire service. Say Thank you from 6 feet away of course! Station 1 Hays Firefighter Carl Huvenaars - 10 years of service Firefighter Gordon Hirney - 22 year Rosette Station 2 Grassy Lake District Chief Rudy Unger - 15 years of service Firefighter Shelley Kultgen - 20 years of service Station 5 Vauxhall Lt. Abe Banman - 15 years of service Regional Chief Brian Schafer - 20 years of service

Thank you to Station 2 Grassy Lake Deputy Station Chief Rey Kornelsen for installing the decals and graphics last week onto our new to us duty officer truck for Station 4 MDFD. Thank you to Md PW Director Stu for assisting us with finding a truck already in house with very low mileage and to the Marty, Steve and the MD mechanics for the change over and to James at Allure Detailing Solutions Taber for the cleaning. The truck looks brand new! Kornelsen Contracting... Allure Detailing Solutions Taber See more

Stations 4 & 7 responded this morning at 7:01 a.m. to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 3 west of Range Road 18-3 near Cranford. The first arriving unit found a vehicle in the westbound lane with visible fire and smoke emanating from the engine compartment. The fire was quickly extinguished.... The car was towed from the scene. All units are back in service.