Long gun registry debate persists after government scrapped program
The Times outlines a deep national divide over the long gun registry axed by the Conservative government. It cites Statistics Canada 2010 homicide data, noting 170 killings by firearms and a 41 percent drop in long gun homicides since 1995. Rural shooters favor safety training over registry retention.
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CWB monopoly critique prompts calls for plebiscite over C18
A reader argues the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly harms Western farmers after 68 years and cites past wartime policy as creating the system. They advocate for a plebiscite before Bill C18, praising government moves toward marketing freedom and naming PM Stephen Harper, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, MP David Anderson, and MPs supporting C18.
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Student sent home over Halloween costume at school
A Grade 7 student at D A Ferguson School was sent home for a zombie costume worn on dress-up day October 27. Rules banned masks weapons and gore though the costume included fake tattoos stage blood a rubber tongue and ripped clothing.
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Taber Times Seeks Community Bloggers for Web Platform
The Taber Times invites readers to join as community bloggers posting on www.tabertimes.com. Topics range from baking to gardening and local library or museum happenings. For details contact Garrett Simmons at 403-223-2266 or email gsimmons tabertimes.com.
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Mixed grant helps Taber crisis society amid funding gaps
A $50,000 Wild Rose Foundation grant to the Tabor and District Family Crisis Intervention Society is welcomed by the board yet no additional government funding covers annual operating costs estimated at $200,000 for a completed but unused shelter.
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