Mystery of voter apathy in Canada during federal election
The column ponders why Canadians showed little interest in the federal race while outlining party positions and past local upsets. It notes turnout patterns in Tabor and Medicine Hat riding, contrasts national engagement with American campaigns, and suggests election timing could affect enthusiasm.
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Canada
Tabor
Medicine Hat
Monte Solberg
Bev Botter
Cral
Paul Hinman
Alberta Alliance
Broyce Jacobs
Fort Macleod raises funds for Chinook Hospital radiation bunkers
Fort Macleod Health Foundation hosted a sold-out dinner auction and dance raising about 26000 for new radiation bunkers at Chinook Regional Hospital to open in 2010. The bunkers will save southern Alberta residents the trip to Calgary cancer care. Vulcan Albertans to receive life time award. five year old Parker Kaselkat honored for saving a toddler. Whitecourt's Hannah Pheung chased a robber and was sprayed with bear spray after the suspect paused.
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Fort Macleod
Alberta
Fort Macleod Health Foundation
Chinook Regional Hospital
Calgary
Parker Kaselkat
Kaselkat
Royal Alberta Museum
Whitecourt
Hannah Pheung
Pheung
Times seeks Taber Takes photo submissions
The Taber Times invites readers to submit original photographs for the Taber Takes feature. One photo per week will be selected from submissions and published. Drop off at 4822 53 St or email digital images to gsimmons tabertimes.com.
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Times
Gsimmons
Tabertimes
Canada must vote or accept others guiding the nation
A discussion on voter apathy and its threat to democracy notes Canadians watch the U S race, feel fatigue from campaign excess, and worry abstention may let others decide Canada’s future as global economic turmoil grows. It urges participation to shape leadership in coming years.
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Harper
Dion
Mr. Layton
Ms. May
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Alberta
Canada
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