Taber celebrates Kraft Hockeyville win with $250,000 cheque during Cornfest
Former Edmonton Oilers captain Craig MacTavish will greet fans at a Hockeyville tent Thursday evening as Taber marks its 2026 title win.
Why it matters
The Hockeyville title brings Taber $250,000 for arena improvements and a chance to host an NHL pre-season game.
Taber's celebration of its Kraft Hockeyville 2026 title kicked off Thursday during the town's Cornfest grand opening ceremony, where the community officially received its winner banner and cheque for the first time since claiming the title.
Four-time Stanley Cup champion and former Edmonton Oilers captain and head coach Craig MacTavish appeared at the Kraft Hockeyville tent from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday for photos and autographs. The tent, set up at the southwest corner of the Administration Building, will stay open throughout Cornfest with activities including cornhole, a hockey accuracy shooter game, colouring activities and sticker giveaways. The Kraft Peanut Butter Bear mascots will also circulate through the festival grounds.
Taber was named Kraft Hockeyville 2026 after a community-wide campaign that beat out Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The win comes with $250,000 for arena upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game. Organizers are encouraging residents to join Cornfest events to celebrate the community effort behind the title.
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