29 Dec 2004
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Newspaper
The Taber Times
Location
Taber, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 2004
Page
1
Denise Siggelo moves from Germany to Taber Alberta and adapts to life in a small town, balancing new surroundings with memories of a big city.
A brief reflective note expresses frustration with New Year celebrations and an ongoing tendency to assume the role of the elder figure in gatherings. The tone is candid and wry about social expectations.
The Taber Times begins a year of commemorations for Taber’s 100th year with a weekly Now and Then page replacing Your Town. The series will explore changes over decades, highlight 1905 and 1906 events, and include special May and August features on 100 years of news, sports, and irrigation in southern Alberta.
Taber Police Service reported higher workload in 2004 versus 2003 with drug use linked to more incidents. From 105 drug related cases in 2003 to 140 by late November 2004, cocaine and methamphetamine noted as main factors. Police chief Dreaddy warned of ongoing risks as drug activity correlates with broader offences.
In 2003 Taber police logged one robbery and in 2004 one more at Safeway with another investigation at Mac's convenience store. The year also saw numerous drug related reports including domestic violence high speed pursuits and extortion. Theft under 5000 climbed from 229 to 290 while impaired driving rose from 113 to 125 with about half resulting in charges.
A look back at 2004 in Taber covers topics from Mad cow disease and agriculture to a growing drug issue and election talk. It notes Taber securing the 2005 Southern Alberta Summer Games, municipal provincial and federal elections, plus January events like the Fish and Game Association measuring day and New Year baby Andrea Dina Jacoba Heezen.
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