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Ken Lavigne will be stopping in Coronation early in February. (Photo submitted)

Tenor Ken Lavigne set to hit Coronation stage

Part of CRPA concert series on Feb. 3

Rafael Hoekman and Robert Uchida will be performing at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre on Jan. 29. (Prairie Debut photo)

Stringed-instrument duo to take the stage of Stettler’s PAC

The show is part of the ongoing 2022-2023 SVS performance season

Lindsay performed 20 songs, both covers and originals for a crowd of around 160. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Ryan Lindsay performs in Coronation

Part of the 2022-2023 Coronation Royal Performing Arts concert series

The cast and crew of Castor Little Theatre’s 2023 show are set to take the stage in February. (Photo submitted)

2023 Castor Little Theatre production set for February debut

Castor Little Theatre is gearing up for its 2023 performance. The cast…

The cast and crew of Castor Little Theatre’s 2023 show are set to take the stage in February. (Photo submitted)
Canadian tenor Ken Lavigne was in Stettler on Dec. 4 as part of his Alberta tour. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler PAC hosts Canadian singer Ken Lavigne

Stettler Variety Showcase hosted their second show of the 2022-2023 season on…

Canadian tenor Ken Lavigne was in Stettler on Dec. 4 as part of his Alberta tour. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Singer Ken Lavigne is set to hit the stage in Stettler on Dec. 4. (Photo submitted)

Tenor Ken Lavigne set to take the stage in Stettler

The second show of the 2022-2023 Stettler Variety Showcase (SVS) season is…

Singer Ken Lavigne is set to hit the stage in Stettler on Dec. 4. (Photo submitted)
Sisters Teresa (left) and Karen (right) dance as pianist Wade Tarling (left rear) and sister Maureen (middle rear) provide the music. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Coronation Royal Performing Arts kicks off season with Ennis Sisters

Coronation Royal Performing Arts (CRPA) kicked off the start off the 2022-2023…

Sisters Teresa (left) and Karen (right) dance as pianist Wade Tarling (left rear) and sister Maureen (middle rear) provide the music. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
L-R: Kaia Sylvester as Hei Hei, Elise Wilson as Pua, and Aubrey Wilson as Moana. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

VIDEO: Bashaw Community Theatre presents Moana Junior

The show is coming to Stettler Oct. 28, 29 and 30

L-R: Kaia Sylvester as Hei Hei, Elise Wilson as Pua, and Aubrey Wilson as Moana. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
Members from Underworld Calgary: Umberfloe Live Action Role Playing pose for a photo at the artisan market at the Bashaw Medieval Faire. See more photos on page 2. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

PHOTOS: Knights, maidens and youth enjoy Bashaw Medieval Faire

Faire and artisan market held at the Bashaw Ag Grounds

Members from Underworld Calgary: Umberfloe Live Action Role Playing pose for a photo at the artisan market at the Bashaw Medieval Faire. See more photos on page 2. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
(Metro Creative Connection)

Ponoka Stampede to feature star-studded lineup of local anthem singers

Performers include 10-year-old award winning singer Zuri Ayuno

  • Jun 7, 2022
(Metro Creative Connection)
Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash / website photo

Sylvan Lake’s inflatable water park returns to beat the heat

Park opens to the public on July 1

Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash / website photo
A movie image from <em>Marlene</em> of Kristen Booth, who plays the the titular character, and Greg Byrk, who played an older Steven Truscott. The film will be showing in Stettler on May 11. (Photo submitted)

UPDATE: Marlene screens in Stettler

Based on unbelievable true Canadian story

A movie image from <em>Marlene</em> of Kristen Booth, who plays the the titular character, and Greg Byrk, who played an older Steven Truscott. The film will be showing in Stettler on May 11. (Photo submitted)
The Ennis Sisters will be closing out the Stettler Variety Showcase season on May 1. (©David Howells 2022/www.davehowellsphoto.com)

Ennis Sisters Trio to close out shortened 2022 Stettler showcase season

A trio from St. John’s, Newfoundland, is set to close out the…

The Ennis Sisters will be closing out the Stettler Variety Showcase season on May 1. (©David Howells 2022/www.davehowellsphoto.com)
The Dirt Road Angels are (L-R) Dahlia Wakefield, Danita Lynn, Shila Marie, and Karen Claypool. (Kevin Sabo/ Castor Advance)

Dirt Road Angels close out Coronation performing arts winter 2022 season

Coronation Royal Performing Arts closed the abbreviated 2022 season with a bang.…

The Dirt Road Angels are (L-R) Dahlia Wakefield, Danita Lynn, Shila Marie, and Karen Claypool. (Kevin Sabo/ Castor Advance)
<em>The Flying Detective</em> was a multi-media experience, blending a traditional play with cinematic components. (Sarah Baker/Stettler Independent)

Review: Stettler Variety Showcase presentation of The Flying Detective is a memorable experience

By Sarah Baker STETTLER INDEPENDENT The lights were low, seats were packed,…

  • Apr 5, 2022
<em>The Flying Detective</em> was a multi-media experience, blending a traditional play with cinematic components. (Sarah Baker/Stettler Independent)
JD Johnson served as the emcee for the Halkirk Elks Comedy Night. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Halkirk Community Hall alive with laughter at Elks comedy night

For the first time in over two years laughter echoed throughout the…

JD Johnson served as the emcee for the Halkirk Elks Comedy Night. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Laurie Slater and Mark Donaghy perform a duet during the Mac Daddy concert held as part of Coronation Royal Performing Arts 2022 season on March 19. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Coronation Royal Performing Arts hosts sold-out show

Coronation Royal Performing Arts hosted their second of three spring shows on…

Laurie Slater and Mark Donaghy perform a duet during the Mac Daddy concert held as part of Coronation Royal Performing Arts 2022 season on March 19. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
<em>The Flying Detective</em> will soon be landing in Stettler. (Accidental Humour Co. Website photo)

Accidental Humour Co. making stop in Stettler

A theatre group with a unique twist will be stopping in Stettler…

<em>The Flying Detective</em> will soon be landing in Stettler. (Accidental Humour Co. Website photo)
Curtis Labelle will be kicking off his 2022 Canadian tour with a show in Castor. (Photo submitted)

Rocker with Castor ties to kick off tour from town

A rocker with roots in Castor will be using the community to…

Curtis Labelle will be kicking off his 2022 Canadian tour with a show in Castor. (Photo submitted)
Curtis Labelle will be kicking off his 2022 Canadian tour with a show in Castor. (Photo submitted)

Rocker with Castor ties to kick off tour from town

A rocker with roots in Castor will be using the community to…

Curtis Labelle will be kicking off his 2022 Canadian tour with a show in Castor. (Photo submitted)