Cornfest grows with bustling Taber weekend crowds
The Times previews Taber Cornfest highlighting Confederation Park events on Friday and Saturday, a downtown show and shine, the Cornfest Slowpitch Classic now in its second year, a mud bag event at Taber Motorsports Park, skateboard park opening, STARS presentation, and family activities. The piece notes crowd flow may rise as more visitors discover the August festival.
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Coaldale rally backs Theo Tams and local duck race
Coaldale residents rally to support Theo Tams of Canadian Idol with a hometown Friday concert and a duck race ticket drive. Organizers note national exposure boosts community spirit and aim to raise funds for the Coaldale Food Bank, potentially reaching eight thousand dollars if all tickets sell.
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Twinned Highway 3 work back on track in Taber area
From the Times August 19 1998 constant work and warm dry weather have put construction on the $100 million Highway 3 twinning project back on track. The 13 kilometre section near Taber will bypass Barnwell and join the previously completed stretch with an Oct 31 finish date. Garry Valgardson notes corn is ready 11 days earlier than last year as hot Taber summer brings early crops.
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