Turning 30 and the value of the journey
A reflective male writer marks turning 30 and shares life lessons from turning 25 onward. He lists experiences like journalism school, cancer survival, and dancing at a reunion, emphasizing present living, small joys, and the value of kindness, risk taking, and laughter.
Cardston faces privatization push over long-time dog catcher
A large emotional delegation urged Cardston town council to keep Rita Stoddard employed as the council passed a motion to privatize dog catching and dump duties. The group presented 200 signatures in protest. The Alberta Residents League plans a May 7 meeting to discuss gun registry Kyoto and Canada's Iraq stance.
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Cardston
Rita Stoddard
Stoddard
Kyoto
Canada
Iraq
Alberta Residents League
Handwashing habits through the ages and modern concerns
A reader reflects on handwashing from the old days to today. They note widespread anti bacterial products and waning discipline, question how modern practices affect illness, and propose alarms for unwashed hands while praising traditional soap and wet cloths. They consider family life, diaper changes, and hospital norms.
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Holland
Seniors Stay Active Through April at Taber Facilities
April activities at Clearview Lodge and Parkside Manor include shopping trips, outings, meals, games, Easter events, cooking crafts, music, and birthday celebrations. Residents join in crafts, woodworking, and community events with visits from schools, churches, and guest entertainers while staff introduce wellness and medication seminars.
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Tabor
Continuing Care
Taber
Taber Christian School
Parkside Manor
Dr. Hamman
Evangelical Free Church
Vauxhall
A&w
Prairie Memories
Park Place Mall
Luigi's
Tom Kerrison
Kerry Ishida
Ruth Rachwalski
Audrey Vandersteen
Frank Ellis
Clearview Lodge
Parkside Choralahrs
Julie Woodruff
Lethbridge Community College
Janelle
Ellen Leavitt
Vernie Budd
Enid Hand
Writing letters to the editor keep views concise and persuasive
The piece advises drafting short letters between 150 and 250 words, avoiding rants. It recommends topical local issues, facts and figures to support arguments, and acknowledges editing by newspapers to improve readability without altering the writer’s point of view.
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Jack Osbourne
Kelly
Heather Hutchinse
Claresholm
David Bly
Soapbox
Judy
Judy Crawford