Olympic spirit amid politics and history across Games
A reflective piece on how Olympic history blends unity with politics and tragedy. It traces boycotts from 1936 to 1980, Munich’s 1972 massacre, costs of Montreal 1976 and Beijing 2008, and modern elitism while urging the games to keep a core of peace and virtuosity. It notes leaders like Hitler, Brezhnev, and Drapeau as part of the era.
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Jesse Owens
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Afghanistan
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Jean Drapeau
Ernest Hemingway
Taber Times calls for Taber Takes photo submissions
The Taber Times invites readers to submit original photographs for the Taber Takes feature. Each week the staff will review submissions from the public and publish one selected image on this page. Submissions can be dropped off at 4822-53 St or emailed to Garrett Simmons at gsimmons taber times.com.
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Spending more time at home an asset for kids
Youth benefit from more time at home to build healthy routines and family ties. Parents should set reasonable four night at home guidelines, limit teen work hours to 15 per week, encourage creative activities, and keep home inviting. Kerry Heggie notes the 40 Asset Approach supports this approach.
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Kerry Heggie
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