Vegetarian hunter and ice fisher explore Canadian winter sport
Colleen Sanders recounts a rite of passage in the hills south of Medicine Hat as a vegetarian joins Richard on a four hour coyote hunt and ice fishing. She weighs ethics and fascination with primitive stalking, noting deer, fox, and coyotes seen, then reflects on hunting’s meaning and personal resolve.
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Taber Times Seeks Readers Photo Submissions
The Taber Times invites photographers to submit original snapshots for the Taber Takes feature. One photo per week will be selected for publication. Submissions can be dropped off at 4822 53 St or emailed to gsimmons tabertimes com.
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Solar water heating choices cut energy costs in homes
Vitaly Molchanov explains solar thermal collectors for hot water in southern Alberta homes. Formed plastic, flat plate, and evacuated tube systems differ in cost and efficiency, with evacuated tubes delivering higher heat but at higher price. Payback is six to ten years on a $4 000 to $8 000 installed system.
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