Rural Alberta urged to focus on rural poverty study
The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry expands its inquiry from provinces to national level, gathering insights from farmers in Alberta towns like Lethbridge Taber and Picture Butte. The report cites rural population decline and farm incomes at a three decade low with 90 percent of farmers relying on off farm income.
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Anti bias curriculum taught at Taber Childcare Centre
Reader letter from a student at Lethbridge Community College praising Taber Childcare Centre for an anti bias curriculum that teaches children to respect diversity, speak up against unfairness, and develop positive self identity and empathetic interactions while acknowledging challenges and learning from mistakes.
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Parkside Manor Hosts March and April Card Tournaments
Parkside Manor announces a cribbage tournament on March 22 with March 16 as the registration deadline. A whist tournament is set for April 18 with April 16 as the registration cutoff. A March 23 dinner and play trip to Raymond costs $30. Monthly meeting March 14 costs $5 for members. contact Virginia or Charlotte for details.
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Taber Hall of Fame Inducts Dr. Peter Bergen March 7
Dr. Peter Bergen 64 former head of Rogers Sugar research will be inducted into the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame on Friday March 7. The longtime sugar beet industry veteran is recognized for four decades of agricultural contributions and rural life impact.
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