Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...… Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...WW…

While final details of funding for provincial sexual assault centres have yet to be worked out, local organizations say that the funds will go a long way in expanding services in the Stettler region. On April 30, the Government of Alberta announced an additional $10 million in funding over three years to support the province’s 15 sexual assault centres. According to the release announcing the funding, this will bring annual investment to around $17 million in 2024-25 and 2025-26, with a $4 million increase planned for 2026-27. “Too many Albertans are faced with the traumatic...… While final details of funding for provincial sexual assault centres have yet to be worked out, local organizations say that the funds will go a long way in expanding services in the Stettler region. On April 30, the Government of Alberta announced an additional $10 million in funding over three years to support the province’s 15 sexual assault centres. According to the release announcing the funding, this will bring annual investment to around $17 million in 2024-25 and 2025-26, with a $4 million increase planned for 2026-27. “Too many Albertans are faced with the traumatic...WW…

Some residents in Stettler will be getting a permanent change of address. Canada Post has announced plans to retire town postal codes T0C 2L1 and T0C 2L2 effective May 13. Town residents being affected by the change will transition to a new postal code beginning with the prefix T4K. “The first three characters of the postal code, called the Forward Sortation Area (FSA), determine the geographical region,” said Valerie Chartrand, a Canada Post media relations person via email. “The last three correspond to a local address range or to a large-volume receiver. For example, postal...… Some residents in Stettler will be getting a permanent change of address. Canada Post has announced plans to retire town postal codes T0C 2L1 and T0C 2L2 effective May 13. Town residents being affected by the change will transition to a new postal code beginning with the prefix T4K. “The first three characters of the postal code, called the Forward Sortation Area (FSA), determine the geographical region,” said Valerie Chartrand, a Canada Post media relations person via email. “The last three correspond to a local address range or to a large-volume receiver. For example, postal...WW…

By Erika Gilbuena For the Stettler Independent Real Canadian Wrestling took place once again at the Erskine Curling Rink on Saturday, April 20, 2024. After six months, Alberta-based professional wrestling promotion, Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW), was back in Erskine for a “Hang ‘Em High” pro wrestling event. The match lasted for seven different rounds with 14 wrestlers. Among the people who watched was John, an avid wrestling fan, who brought along his 9-year-old child. “My dad took me to a lot of wrestling matches when I was a kid, so it’s my turn to bring mine.” The event tickets...… By Erika Gilbuena For the Stettler Independent Real Canadian Wrestling took place once again at the Erskine Curling Rink on Saturday, April 20, 2024. After six months, Alberta-based professional wrestling promotion, Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW), was back in Erskine for a “Hang ‘Em High” pro wrestling event. The match lasted for seven different rounds with 14 wrestlers. Among the people who watched was John, an avid wrestling fan, who brought along his 9-year-old child. “My dad took me to a lot of wrestling matches when I was a kid, so it’s my turn to bring mine.” The event tickets...WW…

The Coronation Hospital emergency department will be closed for 26 hours beginning on May 1 due to a cited “gap” in physician coverage. Beginning at 6 a.m. on May 1, the closure will run until 8 a.m. on May 2. The release announcing the closure states that nursing staff will remain on-site to provide first-aid and triage as necessary for anyone who walks in. Anyone needing emergency care during the closure is asked to call 911 or go to an emergency department at a neighbouring facility in Hanna, Castor, or Stettler. Residents in the facility’s Long Term Care will not be affected by...… The Coronation Hospital emergency department will be closed for 26 hours beginning on May 1 due to a cited “gap” in physician coverage. Beginning at 6 a.m. on May 1, the closure will run until 8 a.m. on May 2. The release announcing the closure states that nursing staff will remain on-site to provide first-aid and triage as necessary for anyone who walks in. Anyone needing emergency care during the closure is asked to call 911 or go to an emergency department at a neighbouring facility in Hanna, Castor, or Stettler. Residents in the facility’s Long Term Care will not be affected by...WW…