Trudeau Fathers and Sons Echo in Liberal Hypotheticals
Troy Media columnist Pat Murphy analyzes Pierre and Justin Trudeau as charismatic figures whose long tenures shaped the Liberal Party. He contrasts Pierre’s Quebec-centric, constitutional impact with Justin’s electoral track record, noting their shared tendency to linger and leave the party vulnerable to opponents. The piece weighs their legacies and Canada’s centre-left tilt.
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Justin Trudeau
Justin
Canada
Liberals
Troy Media
Pat Murphy
Christie’s pistol misfired in Edmonton guardroom
A man named Christie tried to shoot an adversary in a shack altercation at Silver City. The pistol misfired, the other man subdued him, and Christie was handed to police. The shot was tested several times with a single cartridge failing to fire while others discharged.
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Calgary Weekly Herald
Christie
Silver City
Edmonton
Liverpool
England
Be a good citizen get involved in 2025 coal debate
A reader urges civic engagement amid fears over Alberta coal plans. The letter critiques AER bias under government pressure regarding Grassy Mountain and invites involvement through local groups and MLA correspondence to influence policy.
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Northback
Grassy Mountain
Brian Jean
Energy & Minerals
Alberta Energy Regulator
AER
Alberta
Rockies
Energy and Minerals
Fort McMurray
LacLaBiche
Assembly
Ab.ca
Writing to the Editor Tips for Local Letters
A guidance note on crafting concise persuasive letters to editors. Emphasizes 150 to 250 words, factual support, topical local issues, signs letters with full name, address, and phone, and expects possible editorial edits for readability. Encourage legible handwriting or typed emails to tabertimes.com.
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Tabertimes
Town notes and political moves mark January history
A look back from The TIMES recalls Barnwell council pausing a waste project in 2015 and Brian Brewin seeking the PC nomination for Cardston Warner in 2016. It also recounts 2005 police crackdowns on drug rings, Taber bylaw actions on dangerous dogs, and Taber Times 100th anniversary features with historic items from 1911 to 1912 including miners, mineral water venture, tax rates, a coal strike settlement, electric light plans, and a fire at the Tabor Opera House.
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Taber
Brian Brewin
Cardston-Taber-Warner
Robert Rogers
Alberta
C.p
Canadian General Supply Co
Tabor Opera House
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