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Newspaper
The Taber Times
Location
Taber, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 2006
Page
1
Patrick Horvath claimed first place in the annual pumpkin contest, topping competitors in a local event judged on size and quality. The win highlights Horvath’s skill in gourd cultivation and community celebration of autumn produce.
The United States Commodity Credit Corp proposes a rule regulating sugar derived from imported Taber beet thick juice as Merrill Harris of Alberta Sugar Beet Growers questions the move. He notes annual tonnage to the US is small but significant for local growers and Western Canada marketing options. He cites 9 000 to 35 000 tonnes yearly and warns potential acres and Rogers operations would be affected if the border closes.
Taber Emergency Services plans a Fire Prevention Week showcase on Saturday behind the town and MD administration office in Confederation Park. The highlight is the junior hose-laying competition with multiple school teams. Deputy Chief Marcus Weckmesser helps organize the activities.
Leadership hopeful Jim Dinning told Taber residents he would be premier for all Albertans not just Calgary or Edmonton. He stressed three priorities preparation through education and training innovation in value added sectors including biofuels and conservation with focus on air water and land management.
The Friday schedule for the National Sugar Beet Harvest Tour in Taber includes a Thursday reception at Luigi's Pizza and Steak House from 6 to 8 PM. Delegates meet Friday morning at 8 for breakfast, depart at 9, tour sugar beet fields until 11, visit Rogers Sugar Ltd. factory 11 to 12:30, then lunch at Luigi's 12:30 to 1:30.
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