Monday morning started with exercises, followed by baking and decorating for fall and Thanksgiving. Thanks to my two work experience students, who helped with the decorating.

Wilf Girletz was a three-time Canadian All-Around champion, and five-time bull riding champion, and still shares the record for most Canadian titles in this event.

With temperatures in the mid 20’s, the 4th annual Kathy Allen Memorial 3 lady scramble was buzzing with excitement as 20 teams waited to tee off in the 18 hole best ball…

EDMONTON — Alberta will keep its cap on auto insurance rate hikes for drivers with clean records through 2026 as it prepares to roll out a new “care-first” insurance system in 2027.

ADULT FICTION: The Peacemaker / by: Wanda Brunstetter, Legends of Gold / by: Mary Connealy, Whispers of Fortune / by: Mary Connealy…

OYEN - The UFA Farm Supply in Oyen conducted an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) on-site drill on Monday evening, September 22nd.

In the September 24 edition of The Oyen Echo, the front page story, Oyen launches innovative housing project to attract professionals, we had an error in the final paragraph.

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We’ve all heard the old sayings: a little hard work never hurt anyone, tell your loved ones you love them every day, be kind, don’t judge a book by its cover.

Toronto Blue Jays finished off their 162-game regular season on Sunday, Sept. 28, and ‘Yes!’ is the answer to the biggest question posed by Jays’ fans.

Recently, my friend Page and I stood in his backyard, swapping stories about popular song lyrics we mangled as children. For instance, I first heard "Home on the range…

An actual report by police read: Intoxicated Canadian man arrested while driving a Barbie Jeep to get a slurpee. It's a bizarre report, but today's reality is equally bizarre.

CALGARY – Health Link 811 turned 25 years old this month. Over this quarter century registered nurses and other health professionals have received 27 million calls…

Provincial and territorial ministers responsible for mental health, addiction and recovery met on September 24 to strengthen collaboration and share best practices…

EDMONTON – Premier Danielle Smith has issued new mandate letters directing key cabinet ministers to take action to assert Alberta’s sovereignty…

BROOKS – Brooks RCMP responded to a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 36 on Sept. 23, 2025, at 8:08 a.m.

RCMP is issuing a warning to residents within the municipal communities surrounding the Calgary hub of a trend regarding overnight residential break and enters.

Hello everyone! The weather has been beautiful this September. The nights are getting cooler, and the mornings are dewy, but the days have been absolutely wonderful.

Wednesday was Hat Spirit Day, and students came dressed in their favourite hats—from silly to stylish! It was a fun and lively day for everyone.

A major step toward easing Oyen’s housing shortage is underway as construction begins on a new 10-unit apartment development, a project designed to support workforce recruitment…

The library is buzzing with new additions and events this September! Adult fiction enthusiasts can dive into Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, which arrived on September 10th…

I accidentally found the articles written about the Peck family. I would never have expected such a wonderful response to my grandmother’s wedding accessories.

The Desert Blume Golf Course was filled with energy and community spirit on September 11 as the Yuill Family Foundation hosted its inaugural Golf Classic.

On September 18, six esteemed industry leaders took on a series of STARS simulation challenges to help raise over $700,000 in monumental support of STARS’ life-saving work.

KATHRYN, AB - On September 17, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., Airdrie Rural RCMP responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on Highway 566 and Highway 9.

Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit has been investigating numerous recent complaints involving the grandparent scheme.

Alberta is in the midst of a measles outbreak — and you would hardly know it. Unlike during the COVID-19 pandemic, our provincial leaders are responding slowly and reluctantly.

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September is baseball and football season but in Canada, hockey is a 12-month-a-year deal, so no one should be surprised that one of the hottest sports story today…