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Stettler continues to buzz with melodious music during the 42nd annual Stettler and District Music Festival that will reach its climax next Tuesday, April 27, when top performers will hit the spotlight during the ever-classic grand finale concert at Stettler Performing Arts Centre.

Ladies’ Day presented by Heartland Arts Troupe Society was a big hit with four nights of dinner-theatre April 14 to 17 at Stettler Community Hall.

The sound of music returns to town for the 42nd annual Stettler and District Music Festival from April 14 to 25. But music is not all you can look forward to.

Ladies’ Day hits the spotlight as Heartland Arts Troupe Society presents its spring dinner-theatre production April 14 to 17 at Stettler Community Hall.

Out-of-town shoppers supported Christmas cash cards presented by Stettler Chamber of Commerce as more than $1.2 million was recorded in the campaign with $268,105.24 bought by people from outside Stettler.

• Stettler firefighters Mark Dennis and Oris Rider received Certificate of Commendation for saving a man from drowning in Buffalo Lake in 1996. Town of Stettler Mayor Keith Ryder and County of Stettler Reeve Brian Lynn presented the awards on behalf of Canadian Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.

A new storage garage for Stettler District Ambulance Association will be needed in the near future to replace the current garage – built in 1972 – that is too small to accommodate the larger modern ambulances.

Francis and Leona Nicoll were honoured as male and female citizens of the year as the Stettler and District Chamber of Commerce hosted it annual awards night. The Nicolls celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this fall.

The future of Stettler Co-op Store remains uncertain after losing $4.3 million in losses after serving the community for 18 years located at Stettler Mall in the current Peavey Mart premises.

A Celtic Christmas concert takes centre stage for two family concerts Nov. 22 at Stettler Alliance Church.