The Wanting Seed: Burgess’s darkly comic population tale
Anthony Burgess's 1962 novel imagines a future where overpopulation drives drastic controls. Tristram Foxe threads a collapsing, state sanctioned world as cannibalism and engineered death reshape society into a grim satire.
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Bylaw on Vehicle Idling Sparks Community Debate in Taber
Citizens discuss a proposed bylaw limiting vehicle idling to under three minutes per hour with penalties up to a 100 dollar fine or possible jail. Questions center on provincial vs municipal authority, rationale, and potential impacts on commerce and personal freedom. Public hearing set for Tuesday.
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Town council faces criticism over idling vehicle concerns and bylaws
Citizens accuse Taber officials of selective enforcement and lack of communication. They urge clear signs on idling, better notice of development plans, and more transparent governance while noting rising utilities and taxes.
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Fluoridation Debate Questioned Over Dental Benefits
A reader argues against water fluoridation citing CDC 1999 findings that fluoride works topically not systemically. They claim no cavity difference between fluoridated and nonfluoridated communities and warn against wasteful spending.
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Opinion Page Note From Tabor Times Writers
The column states that all opinions printed are those of the writers and do not represent the newspaper’s views. It clarifies editorial independence and separation between staff perspectives and the publication.
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