Green is the Colour and Football Is the Game for Me
A first person reflection follows a CFL fan’s journey embracing the Saskatchewan Roughriders 700 kilometres from Regina amid Calgary Stampeders fervor. The writer notes a 44 44 tie and praises Rider green while detailing stadium scenes and fan passion.
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Alberta County Utility Billing Changes Tour Plan
From Around Alberta reports that changes in how the county bills for utilities will raise rates in some communities and lower them in others. Patricia sees a 38.5 percent increase while Scandia faces a 24 percent rise. Rocky Mountain House notes the shutdown of the Greyhound ticket booth and freight station with hurdles for a new terminal. Innisfail Red Deer County marks the grand opening of Yankee Flats Waste Transfer Station replacing Kevisville site slated for decommissioning.
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Building caring neighbourhoods to support youth
The piece highlights the value of neighborly support for children and youth, noting 40 percent feel cared for in the US. It cites Building Strong Families and YMCA Search Institute polls showing parents often lack support, urging actions like welcoming new neighbors, block parties, neighbor watch, and involving kids in community projects to foster safe, strong communities.
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Times seeks Taber Takes photo submissions
The Taber Times invites readers to submit original photographs for a weekly feature. One photo will be chosen from the pool and published on the Taber Takes page. Submissions can be dropped off at 4822-53 St. or emailed to gsimmons tabertimes.com.
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Writing to the editor at the Tabor Times
The Tabor Times invites concise letters to the editor focusing on local issues. Letters should be 150 to 250 words, rational and well supported, signed with full name, address, and phone number, and may be edited for readability. Fax 403-223-1408 or email gsimmons tabertimes.com.
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Remembering Remembrance Day at Taber
A personal reflection traces Remembrance Day from harsh memories of youth to a military calling. The piece recalls Armistice 1918, King George V’s two minute silence, and Canada’s observance, then invites Taber residents to attend ceremonies at the community centre, with options to wear a poppy, display ribbons, or lay wreaths.
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