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Lone Pine Publishing has built an impressive array of knowledgeable and well illustrated books on gardening over the years. As the 2018 season starts, one of their most useful recent titles is Garden Pests and Diseases in Canada, by Rob Sproule.

Happiness is a Choice You Make By John Leland Sarah Crichton Books 242 pgs., $34 In 2015, the New York Times gave reporter John Leland a unique assignment.

To anyone under the age of 50, the name Red Skelton may not ring any bells. But to people of a certain age, the name brings back memories of a simpler time when the ever-laughing, irony-free Skelton was one of TV's biggest variety show stars.

ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club’s Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show – May 4 to 6: Displays, demos, dealer tables, silent auctions and prizes. Venue is VIVO for Healthy Generations (11950 – Country Village Link NE).

Happiness is a Choice You Make By John Leland Sarah Crichton Books 242 pgs., $34 In 2015, the New York Times gave reporter John Leland a unique assignment.

To anyone under the age of 50, the name Red Skelton may not ring any bells. But to people of a certain age, the name brings back memories of a simpler time when the ever-laughing, irony-free Skelton was one of TV's biggest stars.

ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS Muttart Conservatory Feature Pyramid – Thru May and Ending June 24: .Letters From Europe (display of French hydrangeas and geraniums to take you on a tour of some of Europe’s most romantic locations without leaving Edmonton).

Lone Pine Publishing has built an impressive array of knowledgeable and well illustrated books on gardening over the years. As the 2018 season starts, one of their most useful recent titles is Garden Pests and Diseases in Canada, by Rob Sproule.

IN CELEBRATION OF CANADA 150 Glenbow Museum – Thru Aug. and Ending Sept. 10: Exhibit titled Shame & Prejudice: A Story of Resilience.

In 1892, about five years after the Salvation Army arrived in Calgary, the Salvation Army Glenmore Temple Band played brass band arrangements to accompany church services and other events. In 2016, a full 125 years later, the band plays on.