It’s another beautiful, calm day as I sit down to write the news. Town received another half an inch of rain on Monday and they’re calling for more thundershowers tonight and tomorrow.

After two years of record-setting use at Special Areas parks, the SAB Parks team is looking forward to more normal levels of use in 2022.

The members of the Alsask Drop Inn Centre in Alsask are hosting a Pig Roast Fundraiser on Sunday, June 26th. The event will take place at 206 Main Street at 5:30 p.m.

East Central 4-H Region Award of Distinction is presented to leaders who have acted as ambassadors for 4-H. These people exemplify 4-H spirit, dedication , commitment, involvement, and a true belief in the 4-H program.

Gloria Eva Woods received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree with distinction. Murray George Woods received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

Ratepayer meetings, which were moved online due to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, are back to being held in-person for 2022.

Kay and Doug Dingeman from Oyen and their three adult children are on board in bringing a Ukrainian refugee family to town. Thanks to their efforts, a Ukrainian family will be arriving in July.

45 YEARS AGO (1977): Just over 200 persons attended the Art Show arranged by the Oyen and District Art Club.

Our friends and relatives in Manitoba are being flooded out, and here we can’t seem to get a drop of rain!! Hopefully soon!

We are pleased to report that The Oyen Echo received two honourable mentions at the annual Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association awards of excellence on Friday, June 3.

At Jackfish Lake, Sask. a newly constructed 1,300 square foot cabin is unlike any other structure in the area because its shell is made of thousands of upcycled plastic bottles.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to the joint announcement of drug decriminalization between the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.

Approximately 25 Oyen area residents attended an open house held at the Oyen Seniors Recreation Centre, Thursday evening, May 19.

Graduation ceremonies commenced on Friday, May 20th for the South Central High School (SCHS) graduating class of 2022. The energy had been building up throughout grad week prior to the festivities.

Meet the Youngstown Class of 2022.

Get to know the South Central High School Class of 2022.

Meet the class of 2022 from South Central High School.

Deanne Smigelski has accepted the position as vice principal of Oyen Public School (OPS) and South Central High School (SCHS).

Beginning in the fall of 2022, both South Central High School (SCHS) and Oyen Public School (OPS) will have a new Principal at their helm.

What a beautiful way to start May, with a bright and shining sun. We can’t wait for the warm weather so we can start our gardens! Mexico was the theme this week at the lodge!