New Taber-Warner MLA race shaped by PC nomination shock
The Times reports Pat Shimbashi won the Progressive Conservative nomination in Cardston-Taber Warner over Broyce Jacobs. Gary Bikman and Barbara Eng Bonthoux remain challengers from Wildrose Alliance and NDP as parties contest a pivotal 2012 provincial seat. Shimbashi seeks a homegrown MLA amid history of riding shifts and changing leadership.
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Alberta Tightens Drunk Driving Rules Ahead of Christmas
Critics say Bill 26 aims at repeat offenders but may not curb risky driving. Alberta critics argue harsher penalties help but deeper cultural change is needed. Officials note 569 killed and 8,530 injured from alcohol related crashes from 2006 to 2010.
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Taber Times seeks community bloggers for online posts
The Taber Times invites locals to become bloggers on www tabertimes com Choose topics from baking gardening library museum and more Contact Garrett Simmons at 403 223 2266 or email gsim mons tabertimes com for details
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Two Alberta Festivals Overlap With Cornfest In 2001
News notes that August 23 and 24 will see two major southern Alberta festivals running simultaneously, with former Cornfest chair Jean Bullock expressing concern about the overlap and community attendance in Lethbridge area.
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