PROVINCIAL CHAMPS!
A big congratulations to Oyen’s South Central High School Scorps, who won the gold medal at the Southern Alberta High School Baseball League Tier III Provincial championships over the weekend!
South Central High School Class of 2022 Photos
Meet the class of 2022 from South Central High School.
South Central High School Class of 2022
South Central High School students paraded around Oyen after their formal ceremony on Friday night.
Honouring Herman Schwenk
The rural utilities in Alberta represented, from the left, Al Nagel, Alberta Federation of REA’s, Allen Hobbs, president of Paintearth Gas Co-op Ltd., Gary Waltham, ATCO Contract Policy Committee…
Moving Cattle
This photo was taken as riders Garry Wagner and Collin Greenwald were approaching the Heck Livestock Association, located in the RM of Clinworth.
Bacon Seeds!
Welcoming these new arrivals ... These piglets recently made their appearance on the farm near Flaxcombe, owned by Brian and Char Brown.
Happy Retirement, Jeanette!
Congratulations to Jeanette Martin on her retirement from Community Futures Meridian! Jeanette has been an integral part of CF for the last 30 years.
Rodeo Club ready to crack the latches in Brooks
The Hanna Big Country Rodeo Club is ready to rodeo at the Silver Sage in Brooks as we host our Jr. & Sr. High School rodeo April 29, 30 and May 1.
Acadia Valley Hall Donation
Deena Dillabough MD of Acadia accepts a donation for the new Acadia Valley Hall In amount of $1000.00 from South Country Co-op Fuel Team Advisor Kevin Rittinger.
Breaking Ground
The Breaking Ground Dance Studio performed for the auxiliary residents at The Big Country Hospital in Oyen last week.
Spring Migration
It’s always worthwhile to take the road less travelled! These photos were taken last Wednesday afternoon southeast of Netherhill.
Pink Shirt Day
The Big Country Thrift Store Volunteers in support with Pink Shirt Day, Wednesday February 23rd wore PINK and handed out postive messages, both days the store was open.
Oyen Public School’s Winter Olympics
Olympic week has started at OPS last week. Six countries (Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland) participated in the Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, February 3.
Video: Harland Lesyk goes for a skate
Harland Lesyk has a little skate on "The Rink" in front of The Macklin Credit Union Legacy Centre after the freezing rain the night of January 20th across parts of Saskatchewan.
BALLOON BOAT!
The Assumption School Grades 1 & 2 class in Oyen built rubber band powered motor boats as a science experiment last week. A lot of hot air was used!
Cold drink
89-year-old Lawrence Hanson from the Cereal district bundled up on Saturday afternoon and carried an old paint pail of water from the cattle waterer to the barn to provide a drink for their goats and cats.
Oyen Fire Chief retires
The Oyen Fire Department has announced the recent retirement of Paul Lijdsman as Fire Chief for their fire brigade.
Youngstown Light Contest
Judging was done on December 18th, 2021. About 28 homes participated and we chose the top 6 houses that were awarded with prizes.
Happy 100th Rose!
On December 23, 2021 Rose Bakowy turned 100 years old! Some family shared a delicious birthday cake and cupcakes with some of the other residents in the Extended Care in Oyen.