2011 Brings Major Trials for Taber Town
The Times outlines a tough year for Taber with a $2 million budget rise over 2010 and growing charges for recreation utilities and property tax. Downtown decline, debt in water treatment and stormwater projects, waste disposal shifts to Redcliff, and a health care transformation including Good Samaritans Society plans to open an assisted living facility and clinic move mark a pivotal year.
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New Year's Day customs through history and nations
The article surveys ancient and varied New Year's Day practices from Egypt, Rome, Persia, England, and other cultures, tracing gifts, resolutions, pins, and calendar changes. It notes how Christian, Gregorian, and lunar traditions shaped observances and ends with a New Year's greeting for 2011.
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Taber Times Seeks Community Bloggers
The Taber Times invites readers to join as community bloggers posting on www tabertimes com Topics range from baking to gardening and local library or museum events Call Garrett Simmons at 403 223 2266 or email gsim mons tabertimes com for details.
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Taber mourns Van Orman longtime ally and former mayor
Van Orman a former Tabor mayor and councillor died December 22 at age 81, described by Gordon Saunders as a dedicated community leader and retired schoolteacher who worked hard for Taberites. Emergency crews faced four injury crashes at Highway 3 and Highway 36 North in seven weeks, the latest involving a GMC van and a tour bus. Eight people were injured in total across those events.
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