New Year in Spring Should Replace December Celebration
A writer argues New Year could start in spring to suit outdoor living. They imagine warm weather, outdoor parties, spring flowers, lighter travel, and seasonal attire enhancing celebrations like tennis, picnics, and barbecues while noting New Year cannot move.
NewAlta pitches water recycling plan for Brooks irrigation use
The NewAlta Corporation presented a water recycling concept to Brooks council showing how treated city effluent could be reused for irrigation and industrial needs. The project would reduce outflow and save about 90 000 cubic metres of water, matching current bulk industrial use. Fort Macleod trade show canceled due to low business interest as only 38 of 50 booths signed.
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Times seeks Taber Takes photography submissions
The Taber Times invites photographers to submit original snapshots for the Taber Takes feature. Each week one reader photo will be chosen for publication. Submit at 4822 53 St or via email to gsimmons tabertimes.com.
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The Case for Human Hibernation and Exercise Paradox
A columnist critiques BMI obsession and imagines winning by sleeping through winter. The piece riffs on obesity, exercise, and a tongue in cheek policy of universal hibernation to save energy, with humorous notes on economics and personal routines.
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