Gas prices spark debate on oil boom and inflation
A reader links higher gas costs to oil booms and inflation, noting Gulf Coast refinery shutdowns ahead of Ike and rising corporate profits. The letter argues prices jump before events, while consumers see slow savings, with broader effects on farming, trucking, and everyday living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
National Post
U.S. Gulf
ExxonMobil
Beatrice
U.S
North America
GasBuddy.com
Puppy love defies temper as two quarrel amid affection
The note playfully contrasts a pair described as loving puppies who also clash, hinting at a humorous domestic friction between two in a lighthearted situation.
Reader voices critique PC nomination in Medicine Hat
A reader condemns the six month membership rule and 21 day voting window as undemocratic in the Medicine Hat PC nomination. They note low turnout from about 900 members and suggest Solberg should have allowed a full election or resigned for a by election, urging true democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Solberg
Medicine Hat
Taber
Canada
Payne
Tabor
Brooks
Solberg
Centre Court Theatre Renovation Advances in Taber
The Arts Council of Taber reports progress on the Centre Court for the Arts renovation in the Old Court House. Volunteers, contractor Ben Steinborn, and Collier Coatings Ltd donate time and funds. upcoming events include Agatha Christie Mouse Trap in October and a melodrama at Cornfest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arts Council of
Taber
Taber Times
Centre Court For the Arts
Old Court House
Coulee
Shakespeare On the Prairie
Ben Steinborn
Darrell Croft
Young
Taber Players
Diane Llewelyn-Jones
Tabor Times
Collier Coatings Ltd
Vulcan Tourism Station Sees Banner Year for 2008
Tourism co ordinator Dayna Dickens says Vulcan Tourism and Trek Station enjoys a strong year with continued international travelers. In Rocky Mountain House a raid found shotgun shells cocaine stolen barbecues and over 15 armed officers. Two residents charged with possession of stolen property and trafficking substances. In Stettler council approves 243344 Municipal Assistance Grant for 2008 2009 per Solicitor General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vulcan
Dayna Dickens
Visi
Rocky Mountain House
Stettler
Council
Solicitor General
Public Security
Fred Lindsay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Conoco Phillips
Royal Dutch Shell
Montana
Greg Price
Kristi Moore
Puppy
Centre Court Action
Alberta
Tors
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!