A break in the weather

By Diana Walker

With a pleasant break in the weather on February 25, Jason Birchmore, local ATCO powerline technician, and Harvey Brown, Town of Oyen Public Works, took down the Christmas lights and stored them for another season. Shoppers will have to await the arrival of the flower boxes to brighten up the street again.

Each year, ATCO helps the town's Public Works Department set up and take down the lights at no additional cost to the Town residents.

“The Town of Oyen purchased eight new lights in 2024,” Jaime Bowles, Town of Oyen Corporate Services Manager told The Echo. “Our existing ones stretched from the Clock Tower to the Special Areas' corner. The new ones were hung on 1st Avenue, running to 2nd Street. With plans to purchase another 7 or 8 lights, we can do all of 1st Ave west from the town entrance to Main Street and extend Main Street south to the fire hall,” concluded Bowles.

Jason Birchmore and Harvey Brown were busy removing the Christmas decorations during the warmer weather last week. PHOTO BY DIANA WALKER

PHOTO BY DIANA WALKER