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…

Kicking off this year’s Music in the Park summer series is none other than Lacombe’s own Flat Iron Jazz Band. Performances, presented by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC), run on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Lacombe Memorial Centre’s Echo Stage through to the end of August. Shows will be moved to St. Andrew’s United Church in case of inclement weather. As to the band, its beginnings stretch back to 2005, said Mim Kunz, the group’s pianist. She pointed out that the Lacombe Lions Club’s encouragement and support helped launch the group, and today, trumpet...… Kicking off this year’s Music in the Park summer series is none other than Lacombe’s own Flat Iron Jazz Band. Performances, presented by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC), run on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Lacombe Memorial Centre’s Echo Stage through to the end of August. Shows will be moved to St. Andrew’s United Church in case of inclement weather. As to the band, its beginnings stretch back to 2005, said Mim Kunz, the group’s pianist. She pointed out that the Lacombe Lions Club’s encouragement and support helped launch the group, and today, trumpet...WW…

By Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, East Central Alberta Review Clive village council tweaked a park development plan to include ‘natural play’ features for youngsters. The resolution to alter the park plan was made at the April 22 regular meeting of council. Village Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Carla Kenney presented councillors with a report on Danser Park, noting plans to develop this park were approved about three years ago. Councillors previously approved, as part of the Danser Park repurpose plan, to remove shrub beds, relocate benches and community...… By Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, East Central Alberta Review Clive village council tweaked a park development plan to include ‘natural play’ features for youngsters. The resolution to alter the park plan was made at the April 22 regular meeting of council. Village Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Carla Kenney presented councillors with a report on Danser Park, noting plans to develop this park were approved about three years ago. Councillors previously approved, as part of the Danser Park repurpose plan, to remove shrub beds, relocate benches and community...WW…

The Red Deer-South Constituency board is calling on Alberta’s United Conservative government to fully welcome Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Jennifer Johnson back into the fold. Johnson was expelled from the UCP’s caucus after making offensive remarks in 2022, comparing transgender children in school to feces in cookie dough. UCP party leader Danielle Smith had said at the time that Johnson could not sit with the caucus, if elected. But in a letter emailed to Premier Smith on Wednesday, the Red Deer-South Constituency board of directors states Johnson has “sufficiently made amends for her...… The Red Deer-South Constituency board is calling on Alberta’s United Conservative government to fully welcome Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Jennifer Johnson back into the fold. Johnson was expelled from the UCP’s caucus after making offensive remarks in 2022, comparing transgender children in school to feces in cookie dough. UCP party leader Danielle Smith had said at the time that Johnson could not sit with the caucus, if elected. But in a letter emailed to Premier Smith on Wednesday, the Red Deer-South Constituency board of directors states Johnson has “sufficiently made amends for her...WW…

A diverse range of artists is set to hit the stage for this year’s Music in the Park series, which kicks off June 5 with the Flat Iron Jazz Band. Performances, which are presented by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC), run on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Lacombe Memorial Centre’s Echo Stage. Shows will be moved to St. Andrew’s United Church in case of inclement weather. “I just joined LPAC in August, so this is my first season in coming on the board for Music in the Park,” said Ali Clayton, community programmer with the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre....… A diverse range of artists is set to hit the stage for this year’s Music in the Park series, which kicks off June 5 with the Flat Iron Jazz Band. Performances, which are presented by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC), run on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Lacombe Memorial Centre’s Echo Stage. Shows will be moved to St. Andrew’s United Church in case of inclement weather. “I just joined LPAC in August, so this is my first season in coming on the board for Music in the Park,” said Ali Clayton, community programmer with the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre....WW…