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…

Halkirk’s new administration and council are getting things in the community “settled down” but there are still some hurdles ahead, according to Mayor Jan Koenraadt. The first hurdle the village needs to cross is the 2023 audit. According to Koenraadt, due to a discrepancy between the bookkeeping done by the village’s previous chief administrative officer (CAO) and the new staff, auditors have been unable to “get it all balanced.” Koenraadt says that part of the problem comes down to the previous CAO tracking the village expenses in Quickbooks whereas the Village of Halkirk has...… Halkirk’s new administration and council are getting things in the community “settled down” but there are still some hurdles ahead, according to Mayor Jan Koenraadt. The first hurdle the village needs to cross is the 2023 audit. According to Koenraadt, due to a discrepancy between the bookkeeping done by the village’s previous chief administrative officer (CAO) and the new staff, auditors have been unable to “get it all balanced.” Koenraadt says that part of the problem comes down to the previous CAO tracking the village expenses in Quickbooks whereas the Village of Halkirk has...WW…

Grade 10-12 students of Coronation School and Castor’s Gus Wetter School, along with the Grade 10 students of Wm E.Hay Stettler Secondary Campus attended a play titled Blood– A Story of Reconciliation, which captures the story of surviving through residential schools and moments in history that changed the traditional way of life for the Blackfoot people. The Indigenous musical/dance production graced the stage of Stettler Performing Arts Center to reveal the traditions and stories that were taken away from the Blackfoot people when they were placed in reservations back in the late...… Grade 10-12 students of Coronation School and Castor’s Gus Wetter School, along with the Grade 10 students of Wm E.Hay Stettler Secondary Campus attended a play titled Blood– A Story of Reconciliation, which captures the story of surviving through residential schools and moments in history that changed the traditional way of life for the Blackfoot people. The Indigenous musical/dance production graced the stage of Stettler Performing Arts Center to reveal the traditions and stories that were taken away from the Blackfoot people when they were placed in reservations back in the late...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…