Celebrity glare fades in a small town critique
A reader laments celebrity obsession across North America, arguing real life stories of everyday generosity and personal moments matter more than tabloid headlines. The piece contrasts glossy fame with true acts of kindness in a southern Alberta community and urges focus on ordinary, meaningful deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Nick
Jessica
Denzel Washington
Alberta
Neck of the Woods
Nicolas Cage
Meg Ryan
Cage
High Level talks stall in Fort Vermillion school dispute
Government mediator Michael Necula declared failure to bridge gaps between teachers and the Fort Vermillion School Division board. He announced he could not offer settlement terms and has left the negotiations.
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Fort Vermillion
Board of Trustees
Michael Necula
Necula
History of Taber Jewelry Stores 1905 to 2004
The history book Taber 1905 2005 details Taber jewelry shops from L T Westlake opening in 1905 to Mereski Jewellers closing in 2004. It traces Locking names such as Westlake Wright Marshall Bros Cutler Kinniburgh Marriott Harborn Hirsche Bonetti Hall and Wrights across Railway Street 48th Avenue and the Bastura Block with moves and sales shaping Taber’s retail past.
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Taber
Taber and District
Mereski Jewelers
L.T. Westlake
Railway Street
CPR
B.W. Wright
Pioneer
Marshall Bros. Drug and Jewelry
Front Street
Westlake Jewelers and Stationary
Hough Street
48Th Avenue
King George Hotel
Westlake
Earle Cutler
Cutlers Jewellery
Cutler
Mereski Jewellers
Jock Kinniburgh
Kinniburgh Jewellers
Wallace McDonald
John Mereski
Syd
John Harborn
Bastura
Imperial Grocery
Town Hall
L.D. Hirsche
Brooks
Treber
Taber Times
Max
Tower Theatre
L. Marriott
Marriott Jewellers
Snell
Rex Theatre
Mr. Marriott
Bonetti-Hall Jewellers
Wright’s Jewellery
Tabor
Christmas Time Anecdotes Lessons for Life
Four online anecdotes share lessons on respect for others, kindness in danger, serving those who help us, and turning obstacles into opportunity. The tales involve a cleaning woman named Dorothy, Nat King Cole’s widow, a waitress and a boy, plus a king’s roadblock yielding a reward. Judy Crawford
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Dorothy
Alabama
Nat King Cole
Parkside honors six seniors at Christmas dinner
Six Parkside residents were recognized with corsages and boutonnieres at the Christmas dinner. Wanda Golda, 94, has 25 years at Parkside and quilts. Eleanora Miller, 90, sings with Choralairs and volunteers with husband Clarence. John Rell, 93, plays violin. Cliff West, 93, visits his wife daily. Maria Prumell, 93, gardens. Norma Porter, 92, plays bridge and travels. Board meets January 17. Merry Christmas.
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Parkside
Wanda Golda
Wanda
Eleanora Miller
Eleanora
Clarence
Clearview
John Rell
John
Cliff West
Cliff
Maria Prumell
Maria
Norma Porter
Norma
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