2024
Vol. LXXIV, No. 20 24 Pages April 7, 2026
PREPARING TO
Camrose & District Music Festival
…has been operating annually since 1982. Entrants perform before a live audience and are judged by highly regarded adjudicators. The goal for presenters is to be able to showcase their unique talent in a non-competitive environment and get honest, thorough feedback from experts. Each performance represents an opportunity for an individual, duo or group to advance their skills in the fine arts field. Personal goals and excellence in music and speech arts studies draws people from far and wide to Camrose for this greatly appreciated opportunity. The Festival goes from April 13 to 17, with a Grand Concert taking place on April 21. For more details, see the ad in this edition or visit the Camrose Music Festival website.
Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 to 10 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 to 13 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 and 15 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 and 22 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . . 23 and 24
This Week's Flyers *partial coverage
To Camrose Homes Tuesday
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To Rural Homes With Booster
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M & M Food Market
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Peavey Mart
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Scotiabank
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Shoppers Drug Mart
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Wild Rose Co-op
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News Features What can gardeners do right now for a fruitful growing season . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . . 4 Just Sayin' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 U15AA Vikings crowned provincial champions in thrilling final . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Kodiaks' playoffs end too soon . . . . . . . . 12 Introverts Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Photo by Ron Pilger
Lars Hansen and Rosalie Keichinger, both accomplished band class students from École Charlie Killam School, are eager for the opportunity to hear constructive feedback on their pursuit of music, personally and scholastically.