The Man Behind the Lens: Skills Outpace Equipment
A photographer argues that cost and gear do not dictate quality. He favors an old manual Nikon FM2 over digital gear, stressing light, composition, and subject matter as the real magic. Renowned National Geographic shooters Sam Abell and Bill Allard also use simple gear to produce standout images.
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Sam Abell
Bill Allard
National Geographic
Allard
Three councillors urged to resign over backroom deal in High River
In High River council tensions rise as three councillors press for resignations after a backroom agreement sought to fire town manager Ken Mundy. The deal linked mayoral backing for a land development to Mundy’s dismissal.
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High River
Ken Mundy
Mundy
Longden Taber’s Jockey Legend Honors a Canadian Icon
Longden Taber celebrates Johnny Longden, famed jockey with a four decade career. Born in Wakefield England 1907, he rode 6 032 wins including 1943 1947 1948 Kentucky Derby wins and the Del Mar track record 1956. Inducted Hall of Fame 1958 and died 2003 at 96.
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Taber
Johnny Longden
Hugo K. Asher
Salt Lake City
George Royal
Santa Anita
Johnny
Wakefield
England
Canada
South Hampton
Tabor
Harry Young
Salt Lake
Young
Harvey McFarlane
Live Wire
Calgary
Jacques Brothers
Don Grant
Vancouver
Alf Tarn
Winnipeg
Tarn
Jock
Majestic Prince
Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Tabor and District Sport Hall of Fame
Frank McCool
Albertan
Longden
Jack Dempsey
Babe Ruth
Bobby Jones
Ty Cobb
Many uses for soft drinks and health warnings
A fragment list cites uses of carbonated drinks from cleaning toilets and removing rust to enhancing gravy and loosening bolts. It warns of phosphoric acid content and calls for disposal and avoidance of consumption, ending with Health guidance from Bob Hagel.
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Highway Patrol
Summer Games readers praise organizers and volunteers
Readers express gratitude to the Summer Games committee medical staff volunteers cyclists families and the Village of Barnwell for a safe enjoyable event. Thanks to Volker Stevin for barricades and Mr Zanelli for setup notes and support. The letter notes personal appreciation and states opinions are those of the writers.
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Volker Stevin
Mr. Zanelli
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