Global uncertainty is threatening the livelihoods of hard-working Alberta farmers, ranchers, processors and their families. The ‘Buy Local’ campaign, recently launched by Alberta’s government…

Hop down to the library for one last chance to find some Easter Eggs! So far 24 people have found 53 eggs. Will you be next? Thursday April 24th is the last day.

When I was a kid growing up on the farm in a little area in east Alberta we always had a dog a, Collie, the only respectable dog you would have on the farm these days.

Everyone needs a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. But for too long, our housing system has felt like an unfair game rigged against us all.

Dr. Sunil Sookram has temporarily been appointed as interim chief medical officer of health for Alberta.

OYEN – The Big Country Hospital emergency department (ED) re-opened at 6:00 PM on Friday, April 18, and was to remain open until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 20…

The Royal Canadian Legion #208 and Big Country Agricultural Society hosted an All-Candidates Political Forum in the Legion Hall, Oyen, on April 10.

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Chloe Dick as Principal of Assumption Roman Catholic School.

Hello, everyone. The Oyen Lodge would like to welcome Ray Bird. It looks like Mother Nature still wants to keep us on our toes with the weather.

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones will travel south to promote Alberta as the Midwest’s top choice for trade, energy and investment.

One organ donor can save up to eight lives and one tissue donor can dramatically improve up to 75 lives. April is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month…

April 22, 2025, is Earth Day, a time to remember the importance of protecting the world’s natural resources and prioritizing renewable energies.

Ending dependence on non-renewable energies is essential for tackling climate change. In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, here’s an encouraging overview of several countries…

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

Enjoy this week’s comic strips and have a laugh!

After a miserable last-place finish in the American League East in 2024, the trajectory arrow is pointed straight up for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025.

Today is one of those “That’s enough, shut ‘er down” days. And by that, I mean enough with the doom-scrolling, the gawking at the latest “fast-breaking,” hard-hitting” news!

A golfer hits a ball, and it misses the green by inches. His partner says, “That’s called a son-in-law shot. It is not what you expected, but you will take it.”

Alberta leads the country in housing starts so far in 2025, building 18 per cent more than last year’s record-breaking Q1.

EDMONTON – Your Alberta RCMP is recognizing the hard work of its Operational Communications Centres (OCC) and their operators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week…

Premier Smith will visit Japan and South Korea to grow Alberta’s energy, agriculture and other markets in Asia.

EDMONTON — April 21-30 is National Immunization Awareness Week and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding those living in Alberta to get immunized.

FICTION: All That Life Can Afford / by: Emily Everett, Heartwood: A Novel / by: Amity Gaige...

Sincere condolences are sent to the Darbel families on the recent passing of Dave Darbel. The family is having a private family service later.

New arrivals this week are Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano and Into the Fall by Tamara L. Miller (adult fiction) as well as Bunny Made Tea by Amanda Baehr Fuller (picture book).

It’s clear: the world wants more Alberta. Alberta is world-renowned as a premier tourism destination, and it’s no secret why – from the majestic Rocky Mountains…

Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) started the School of Trades this year with Grade 10 students from Foremost, Senator Gershaw, Eagle Butte and South Central schools taking part.

Work to repair the Dorothy Elevator began earlier this month, including the installation of a new roof, repairs to the cupola structure at the top of the elevator…

Prairie Land oh Prairie Land, Before you now I humbly stand, As memories swirl throughout my mind, Of earlier years so free and kind, Of barefoot feet and summer days…

Do you have young children? If you want to see their eyes light up this Easter weekend, prepare one or more of these delightful surprises…