It’s great that we are still getting moisture. Everything looks so nice and green. There is a lot less watering these days, and it’s great for our farmers and ranchers.

A young moose pauses along the edge of the Oyen Pond behind Oyen School on the morning of Sunday, June 14. Spotted around 9 a.m., the animal made for an exciting sighting…

Lijdsman Insurance celebrated a remarkable milestone as approximately 180 family members, friends, clients, former employees, insurance company partners…

Alberta families and visitors can access free and discounted admission at provincial museums and historic sites this summer through the federal Canada Strong Pass program.

Recent rains and cooler temperatures have left the countryside lush and green. Ranchers are smiling as pastures grow thick and tall, while crops are germinating well across the area.

OYEN – Oyen educator and author Ann Marie O'Connor has expanded her children's book series with a second title drawn from personal experience.

Alberta's government and the Alberta Pharmacists' Association have reached a new three-year agreement expanding pharmacy services and updating compensation…

Students from three local schools were recognized June 16 as the Oyen Legion presented awards for the annual Remembrance Day Poster and Literary Contest.

The Kerrobert Dust Devils were crowned champions at the Acadia Valley ball tournament a few weeks back.

Alberta's government is launching a new $100 rebate for nearly 3.4 million residents starting July 1, tied to elevated oil revenues collected over recent months.

Community members, students from Youngstown School and representatives of the Special Areas Board gathered at Blood Indian Park on June 17 to celebrate the unveiling…

Alberta is launching a dual practice model in September 2026 that will allow eligible physicians to perform both publicly funded and privately paid surgeries in accredited facilities.

A meal kit and ready-to-eat food company is investing $19.5 million in a new Calgary processing facility, backed by more than $3.6 million in combined federal and provincial funding.

Town of Oyen residents may have noticed an increased emergency management presence in the community June 22 as a regional emergency management exercise took place.

After over a decade of inflationary Liberal credit card budgets, growth-killing regulations and government waste, Canadians are paying the price.

Alberta's government is investing $3.1 million to boost support for foster, kinship and permanency caregivers, with several changes taking effect this spring and summer.

I'm reminiscing about graduation this week, and a remarkable coincidence was recently brought to my attention by one of our subscribers.

Will there be a surprise when National Hockey League general managers and head scouts get together this week in Buffalo for the annual draft of 18-year-old players?

My parody of the opening lines of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s sonnet reads, “How does the government love taxpayers? Let us count the ways.”

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

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

Town of Oyen residents need not be concerned about a large number of emergency vehicles in their community Monday, June 22, as a regional emergency management exercise is scheduled to take place.

The Acadia Valley Rec Club was proud to host a U13 baseball tournament on the weekend of May 30. With the forecast calling for significant rain on Sunday, we adjusted the schedule…

Our final potluck supper and meeting prior to September was held on June 3. Ten members enjoyed the delicious potluck meal and two more members joined us for the meeting at 7 p.m.

My name is Kiara Laughlin, and I am 20 years old. I grew up in Youngstown and attended school there from kindergarten through Grade 9.

I don’t know about you, but to me it seems like we are still in the spring season. I’m hoping for some warmer weather to go camping soon, because after June 21, which is the longest day…

Sweet treats and good company. More than 90 people gathered for an Ice Cream Parlour hosted by Oyen FCSS at the FCSS Building in Oyen as part of Alberta Seniors Week celebrations.

The Town of Oyen council heard a request from the public to address the community's stray cat population during its regular meeting on June 10.

The Town of Oyen council discussed reports of inconsistent cell phone service in the region during its June 10 regular meeting.

The Town of Oyen council heard that changes to permit inspections may have an effect on local projects. The report was made at the June 10 regular meeting of council.