Taber Cornfest Bets on Community Spirit for 2005
In Taber a two day Cornfest celebrates the town s marquee crop with volunteers led by Henk de Vlieger and Jean Bullock and new co chairs Tom Machecek and Rick Rudachyk. Local businesses fund the event as 2005 Cornfest aims for another weekend of fun despite weather risks.
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Canada
British Columbia
Ontario
Taber
Henk de Vlieger
Jean Bullock
Tom Machecek
Rick Rudachyk
Alberta Burg
Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walk Raises Millions
A Calgary weekend fundraiser saw 2281 walkers raise 7.1 million dollars for breast cancer care and research. The 60 kilometre route supported Tom Baker Cancer Centre Cross Cancer Institute and 15 Alberta Cancer Board centres with vivid survivor stories and community cheers.
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Tom Baker Cancer Centre
the Cross Cancer Institute
Alberta Cancer Board
Calgary
Renee
Taber Sugar Festival crowns Jensen in 1971 debut
January 1971 tabulations highlight Taber sugar festival with Laurie Jensen crowned Sugar Queen by Premier Harry Strom. The year chronicles hospital cutbacks, council aims for airstrip, a five day Peewee hockey tourney, golf course opening, and a drought affecting crops.
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Laurie Jensen
Taber
Jensen
Harry Strom
Taber General Hospital
Federal Department of Transportation
Taber Golf Club
St. Patrick’s School
Lethbridge
Johnny Longden
Horseman’s Hall of Fame
Calgary
Gordon Hacking
Southern Alberta School Authorities Association
Central School
Picture Butte
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Taber Times
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Alberta Newspaper Group, Inc
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Alberta
Coleen Campbell
Garrett Simmons
U.S
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Tabor
Highway 3
Majestic Inn
Majestic
Heritage Inn
St. Mary’s
CPR
Allan Warrack
Clearview Lodge
Helen Wentz
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