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Newspaper
The Taber Times
Location
Taber, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 2006
Page
5
A reader reflects on provincial funding for rural Alberta communities, noting the challenges of distributing money for health care, education, infrastructure, and agriculture. The piece argues smaller rural districts deserve consideration and questions budget criteria and equity between rural and larger centers.
In Claresholm a petition opposing water metering gathered about 380 signatures surpassing 10 per cent of the population after Rose Petek asked questions at town council. In Innisfail a mother of a Canadian soldier organizes quilt donations for families of soldiers killed or injured in Afghanistan. Bonnyville keeps Crane Lake area talks focused after a contentious public hearing.
A hockey night between the Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche is set against a backdrop of barbecue fever. The author trades an aging charcoal grill for a powerful 50,000 BTU 700 square inch gas model, marveling at instant ignition and even heat for cooking two dishes at once. The piece blends sports anticipation with a humorous ode to upgrading the grill and ditching past near disasters.
Southern Alberta resident Corb Lund discusses roots in ranching and music. The interview covers family, values, ambitions, influences, and views on gender equality, success, and personal habits.
In Tabor Times, Charlotte Fletcher lists a racehorse smear tournament on April 6 at 7 p.m. with $2 per game, a crib tournament on April 27 at 10 a.m. with $10 for dinner and prizes, and a military whist tournament on May 11 at 10 a.m. with $10 for dinner and prizes. Call Charlotte at 223-9437 to enter.
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