Election race narrows in Alberta campaign as April 23 vote nears
The Times reports a near dead heat between the Progressive Conservatives and the Wildrose Alliance with less than two weeks left in the Alberta provincial campaign. Redford’s PCs push to shed old guard perceptions while Wildrose faces scrutiny over its platform amid fears of a minority government.
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Power bills and the push to rein in transmission costs
Readers urge reforms after decades of deregulation leading to high energy and transmission charges. A Alberta case recalls a UCA council, regulated WSP rates, and a 9.25 percent ROR on costly new transmission lines. Local concerns frame a ballot box remedy.
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Taber Times Seeks Community Bloggers Online Opportunity
The Taber Times invites readers to become community bloggers posting topics from baking to gardening and local library or museum news on www tabertimes com. For details contact Garrett Simmons at 403 223 2266 or email gsim mons tabertimes com.
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Alberta report links farm property reassessment to higher taxes
The Alberta MLA Farm Property Assessment Review Committee urges overhaul of farm property assessment, signaling higher tax bills for intensive livestock operations. In Taber the M D of Tabor meeting discussed the report amid uncertainties about its impact on rates.
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