Entertainment

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.

Stettler jeweler Gordon Lawlor starring as the stunning Mother Hood roused audiences in five performances of Red Riding Hood presented by Heartland Arts Troupe Society at Stettler Performing Arts Centre from Nov. 4 to 8.

A spoof to a children’s fairy tale hits the stage as pantomime Red Riding Hood is presented by Heartland Arts Troupe in Stettler from Nov. 4 to 8 at the Performing Arts Centre.

• More than 40 volunteers helped construct the new playground Byemoor School playground which includes three slides, glider, monkey bars and suspension bridge, at a total cost of $14,000 raised by the school parents’ council.

1999 – 10 YEARS AGO • Clearview School Division will spend up to $3.5 million to modernize several schools in the next six years if the facility disaster plan is followed. However, Clearview still has to grapple with under-utilization, too much space for too-few students and longevity of the schools will be considered before any money is spent.