Concert sparks reflections on punk and social duty in Lethbridge
A recent show featuring Moneen Anti-Flag Rise Against and Billy Talent in Lethbridge prompts a fan to reflect on punk's purpose as a force for social awareness. The piece weighs backstage vibes against concerns about age, propriety, and inclusivity while praising acts that engage fans in acts of charity and empathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moneen
Anti-Flag
Rise Against
Billy Talent
Lethbridge
Darian Simmons
Tabor Times
Garrett Simmons
Bad Religion
NOFX
Ramones
Garrett
Bush
Iraq
Pittsburgh
U.S
Theodore Roosevelt
50 Cent
Hillary Duff
Alberta towns weigh water supply shifts as Carmangay ages plant
In Carmangay the village pressures to secure a new water source as the local treatment plant nears end of life, joining many municipalities piping water from elsewhere. Bonnyville reports a record oil year with 3097 wells drilled in early 2006 in the region including Fort McMurray. Pincher Creek gains a new heavy equipment school with the Kenen Academy opening Feb 5 and registering students. Stettler residents and businesses gathered for Main Street changes, ending the meeting approving revitalization plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vulcan
Carmangay
Bonnyville
Fort McMurray
Pincher Creek
Kenen Heavy Equipment Training Academy
Stettler
Cowboy Poetry and museum displays set for March
The Taber and District Impact Museum plans changes to displays featuring Campbell Soup Pepsi Avon Rawleigh and Watkins with the annual Cowboy Poetry event scheduled for March 24. The article reflects on New Year origins and traditions including January lore and the song Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taber and District
Campbell Soup
Pepsi
Avon
Rawleigh
Watkins
B.C
Ancient
Babylon
Do We Really Need Winter In Canada
A columnist argues winter has profitable and practical value for Canada. He notes battery wear, electric cars, and winter industries while joking about literary praise of snow. He reflects on closures, travel, and the work force benefits, ending with a claim that winter is needed and writers should be more literary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Manalow
Shania Twain
Enya
Ontario
Maritimes
CBC
Kilimanjaro
Arizona
49 Parallel
Great White North
Sierra Club
San Francisco
Australia
Hawaii
California
Texas
Environment Canada
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Tabor
Enron
Greg Price
Alberta
Taber
Viola Wall
M.D
Taber Park
Janus
Julius Ceasar
Jesus
Gregory XIII
Far East
Robert Burns
Robbie Burns
Gary Allred
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