Ottawa ignored by Ottawa. call for another federal election
The Times argues that Canada faces a failing Ottawa system with a powerless minority government. It blames power brokering and back door deals for sidelining issues like BSE health care and education as Liberals Conservatives NDP and Bloc vie for control, urging an end to paralyzing infighting and a new vote.
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Ottawa
Bloc
Parliament Hill
Liberals
NDP
Community faith and support lift Adam after accident
A reader shares gratitude for the STARS responders and Sick Children's Hospital Calgary as Adam wakes at his bedside in Taber. The note highlights unified prayer across the community and faith groups during his 10 day hospital stay and expresses appreciation for the hospital staff.
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Tom
Adam
Calgary
Taber
Centennial celebration filled with family joy and thanks
A Taber family extends gratitude for the weekend long Centennial events. They praise the 100 Voices for 100 Years performance, the parade, park activities, ATCO trailers, Strathcona Musical Ride, diverse performers, food, and a fireworks finale. They thank volunteers, groups, businesses, the mayor, and town council for free accessible festivities.
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ATCO
Strathcona
Cranford Taber Chronicle 1955 Calendar Highlights
The Cranford district records a year of local milestones from oil discovery two miles south of the highway on the Park Powell farm to Taber’s Golden Jubilee planning. Key events include commerce growth in Tabor, Carl C. Cook’s election win, seed cooperative formation, Golden Gloves successes, Legion leadership, bishop visits, street oiling, artificial ice bylaw votes and financing, Christmas shop hours, and Barnwell junior high opening.
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Cranford
Park Powell
Chamber of Commerce
Tabor
Carl C. Cook
William Park
Taber Seed Cleaning Cooperative Ltd
Rodney Peterson
Harvey Rell
Taber
Billy Williams
Canadian Legion
Bishop Carroll
St. Augustine’s
St. Joseph’s
Vauxhall
Barnwell
Taber Community Milestones 1955 56 Local Developments
A town council approves a 90 day option on nine lots for a $70 000 supermarket. Bernard Kerkhoff and N S Boyle win council seats by acclamation. A fatal car crash near Bow Island claims five lives. Air Cadets hold a Drumhead service. Doctor Alfred Hamman turns 90 with a family reunion. Kiwanis Little League schedules large tournament. New curling rink foundation ready. Vauxhall school foundation work begins. Downtown paving celebrates success. Birthquake event shows turnout down. Teachers gain 11 percent retroactive pay. Taber Community Centre opens for 1500 children.
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Bernard Kerkhoff
N.S. Boyle
Bow Island
Taber
Alfred Hamman
Taber Kiwanis Little League
Alberta
Vauxhall School
Carl C. Cook
Writing to the editor for clear persuasive letters
The piece advises readers to craft rational well supported letters focusing on local issues. It notes editors edit for readability and encourages legible handwriting or typed submissions.
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