Saskatchewan family reunion muddles kinship names and faces
At a Shaunavon area farm relatives from across Canada gather for beach volleyball slow pitch and a barn dance. The author struggles to place cousins and strangers amid long cycles of introductions and remembered faces, noting the challenge of mapping a sprawling family tree.
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Saskatchewan
Shaunavon
John
Gladys
Bob
Tom
Matt
Mark
Province wide labour shortage sparks immigration discussion
Palliser Economic Partnership annual meeting hears solutions to skilled worker shortage. Hon. Monte Solberg discusses with mayors and reeves as employers turn to immigrant workers to move to Canada. Westlock bylaw on smoking dies after defeat, ending draft rules for public places. Drumheller peddlers urged out of downtown after a presentation to council. Strathmore begins open house to shape a wetlands policy with multiple consultants.
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Palliser Economic Partnership
Monte Solberg
Reeves
Canada
Westlock
Drumheller
Kim Pilva
Country Traditions
Ray Romanetz
Council
Strathmore
Summer Reading Quest at Taber Library Opens
Construction at the new site nears completion as Taber Public Library launches its Summer Reading Program Quest for Heroes from July 18 to August 11. LeiLani Roberts and Shardé Davies return as coordinators. adult language books arrive from the Alberta Multilingual Book Consortium.
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LeiLani Roberts
Shardé Davies
Taber
M.D
Barnwell
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang review notes sharp wit and noir twists
A dark comedy starring Robert Downey Jr and Val Kilmer blends one liners with a murder mystery. The film follows a petty thief turned actor who teams with a tough detective and a high school love interest amid twists and colorful dialogue. Price’s Prognosis rates it nine out of ten.
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Harry Lockhart
Robert Downey Jr
L.A
Gay Perry
Val Kilmer
Harmony Faith Lane
Michelle Monaghan
Shane Black
Downey Jr
Kilmer
Downey
Writing to the editor a concise persuasive letter
A compact guide to crafting effective letters to the editor. Emphasizes length 150–250 words, rational argument, factual support, and staying topical with local issues. Advises readers to expect editing and to focus on readability while preserving key points.
Metaphorally Speaking How dark is it
A humorous column on how people use metaphors and analogies. It notes the range from vivid to offensive imagery and warns about political correctness and sensitivity in modern speech. The piece reflects on old and new expressions and their reception by different generations.
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Methusela
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