Mad Cow Fear Shrinks Taber Food Bank Funds
The Taber Foodbank Society warns cash donations in 2003 will not cover upcoming costs, and a confirmed mad cow case in the United States could further strain funding. Co ordinator Sharon Gillespie notes grants are scarce and December donations may not last beyond spring 2004. The HungerCount study shows CAFB figures doubling since 1989, with rising December donations easing shelves but fiscal pressure mounting.
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Reeve hopeful for M D in 2004 Taber
Van Beers of Taber M D looks to 2004 with cautious optimism as mad cow disease continues to roil agriculture. He urges testing beef over 30 months, notes limited impact on calf producers, and emphasizes infrastructure funding with minimal tax increases while hoping for fewer unforeseen problems.
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Fraud alert warns Coaldale Taber area businesses
Coaldale Police warn local businesses of a fraud scheme in which suspects enter stores claiming they purchased an Alberta street atlas and request a refund for a BC atlas. Affects Coaldale Lethbridge and Taber with missing funds. Suspects identified but not located. Call 345-4425 with information.
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