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…

On April 17 Rimbey RCMP received a report in regards to damage and theft of copper wire on a lease site. This occurred in the Ponoka County area. There was over $2,000 in copper wire stolen. This matter is still under investigation. The following day on April 18 a complaint was made to the Rimbey RCMP in regards to a vehicle that had caught fire and burned. This occurred in the Clearwater County area. The vehicle driver reported that while driving up hill, the vehicle started to catch fire. The driver was able to safely exit the vehicle and call Emergency Responders. The Fire...… On April 17 Rimbey RCMP received a report in regards to damage and theft of copper wire on a lease site. This occurred in the Ponoka County area. There was over $2,000 in copper wire stolen. This matter is still under investigation. The following day on April 18 a complaint was made to the Rimbey RCMP in regards to a vehicle that had caught fire and burned. This occurred in the Clearwater County area. The vehicle driver reported that while driving up hill, the vehicle started to catch fire. The driver was able to safely exit the vehicle and call Emergency Responders. The Fire...WW…

Rimbey Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is pleased to announce the launch of a service pin recognition program to honour the contribution of our volunteers. The efforts of these volunteers make Rimbey and surrounding areas a great place to live. Each year, we will be presenting service pins in 5-year increments. A ceremony on April 19 recognized an astounding 751 years of volunteer service provided by current volunteers. Of those volunteers, 580 years were represented by volunteers with over 5 years of service and as much as 35 years of service by one individual. The...… Rimbey Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is pleased to announce the launch of a service pin recognition program to honour the contribution of our volunteers. The efforts of these volunteers make Rimbey and surrounding areas a great place to live. Each year, we will be presenting service pins in 5-year increments. A ceremony on April 19 recognized an astounding 751 years of volunteer service provided by current volunteers. Of those volunteers, 580 years were represented by volunteers with over 5 years of service and as much as 35 years of service by one individual. The...WW…

The April 30 income tax deadline is just days away. Income tax, sales taxes and property taxes, are some of the ways governments at various levels collect the money they need to provide services. At the same time, taxes are seldom if ever loved, and there is always grumbling as tax deadlines approach. How much do you know about taxation in Canada? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Ramadan and Islam? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A celebration of Easter READ ALSO: QUIZ: Are you ready for Passover celebrations? … The April 30 income tax deadline is just days away. Income tax, sales taxes and property taxes, are some of the ways governments at various levels collect the money they need to provide services. At the same time, taxes are seldom if ever loved, and there is always grumbling as tax deadlines approach. How much do you know about taxation in Canada? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Ramadan and Islam? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A celebration of Easter READ ALSO: QUIZ: Are you ready for Passover celebrations? WW…

Local youth will have plenty to keep them busy over the summer months thanks to Ponoka BGC Wolf Creek. “Our summer camps run in Ponoka, Lacombe, and Rimbey starting July 2 and run through to Aug. 23, Monday to Friday in each of those locations,” said Angela Olson, director of child care with the Ponoka Youth Centre/BGC Wolf Creek. “Children have to have completed Kindergarten to come, and the age range includes those who have just completed Grade 6. “In each community, the programs are divided into two age groups between the younger and older kids, and we try to give them some...… Local youth will have plenty to keep them busy over the summer months thanks to Ponoka BGC Wolf Creek. “Our summer camps run in Ponoka, Lacombe, and Rimbey starting July 2 and run through to Aug. 23, Monday to Friday in each of those locations,” said Angela Olson, director of child care with the Ponoka Youth Centre/BGC Wolf Creek. “Children have to have completed Kindergarten to come, and the age range includes those who have just completed Grade 6. “In each community, the programs are divided into two age groups between the younger and older kids, and we try to give them some...WW…