Intergenerational online talk prompts parental questions
A parent reflects on with her son’s interest in email and chat amid Internet dangers. She compares spelling changes, online behavior, and banking online, noting a need for cross‑generational understanding and cautious guidance.
Alberta smoking ban stirs rural bar concerns in 2008
Across Alberta the 2008-01-01 province wide smoking ban raises worries among tavern patrons in rural towns like Rainier’s Prairie Oasis about potential closures. The piece notes DCHS plans and a stalled Mount Backus sour gas well decision by the AERCB.
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Brooks
Alberta
Prairie Oasis
Rainier
Mount Backus
Alberta Energy Resources and Conservation Board
Tracing the History of the Modern Calendar
This overview explains how calendars evolved from lunar and solar basics to the Gregorian system. It covers ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, Roman reforms, Julius Caesar, Pope Gregory XII, and the long-lasting accuracy of the modern calendar.
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Sirius
Nile
Romulus
Rome
B.C
Julius Caesar
Gregory XII
Taber Times Seeks Reader Snapshots for Taber Takes
The Taber Times invites readers to submit original photographs for the Taber Takes feature. Each week one photo will be selected and published, with submissions accepted at 4822 53 St or via email to gsimmons tabertimes com. Opinions in the column reflect writers’ views only.
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Canada
Taber Times
the Times
The
Times
Gsimmons
Tabertimes
A Closer Look at Bette Klassen
Bette Klassen shares a long career in nursing from Regina General Hospital to a health mission in Mexico and service at Taber Hospital. She describes early life in Success Saskatchewan, teaching crafts at The Crafty Lady, and family memories, values, and hobbies including quilting. From nursing to teaching and family, her story highlights resilience and community ties.
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Tandla
Shaw
Lindsay
Bette Anne Turnbull
Saskatchewan
Barnwell
Swift Current
Regina General Hospital School of Nursing
Medicine Hat
Mexico
Old Taber Hospital
Bear
Franklin
Mom
Taber Hospital
Dee Kenney
Taber
Dee
Loretta
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