A Holter monitor is a device worn for 1 to 2 days that records the heart’s rhythm. It spots irregular heartbeats if a traditional electrocardiogram does not provide enough details about the heart’s condition.

Lee's sister, Lacey, visited Lee and Shaune Switzer from November 11 to November 18. Lee's brothers Wray and Sharon visited during that same week on their way to Calgary.

Special Areas Advisory Council held their last meeting in 2024 in Hanna. The group discussed emerging issues and provided direction on the 2025 budget, road program, and key policies.

Hello, everyone. We live in the seasons this time of year. It goes from stormy weather to freezing rain to sunny days.

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) distributed over $487,000 through all their granting initiatives this fall.

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is thrilled to announce that applications open for the Community Impact Award on Monday, January 6th 2025.

Thirty-three children and eight adults visited Santa during Late Night Shopping at Schindel's Insurance.

During the holiday season, many Albertans are expected to be out using provincial roads and highways, visiting their friends and families.

Winter means cold days, winter break from school, and the chance to spend time with the people we care about.

On December 14, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Oyen RCMP responded to a motor vehicle theft in progress in the Town of Oyen.

An active and involved Big Country Agricultural Society volunteer, Keldon is attending Lethbridge Polytechnic in the Civil Engineering Technology Diploma program.

Hello, everyone. Sorry, I missed the news last week - it is getting to be that busy time of the year. December 2-6th, we had some nice temperatures with the weather.

Communication is everywhere. It’s essential to every part of life, shaping how we connect with others and even how we understand ourselves.

In July of 2024, Drumheller RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) officers initiated a drug trafficking investigation in and around the community of Drumheller.

Please note the Jake Mathews concert in Buffalo has been rescheduled to a date early in 2025. Watch this column for further information. All tickets already purchased will be honoured.

The Grade 5 & 6 class from Oyen Public School had an amazing time skating for gym this past week. The excitement was contagious…

It is no surprise that the first-born of Jerilyn and Greg Norris of Sibbald would follow in his family’s footsteps.

On behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion 208, Imogene Hauck (right) presents a bursary cheque to Bella Kovitch at the Remembrance Day celebration.

Prairie Wind Milling (PWM) is excited to announce the upcoming commissioning of its new, state-of-the-art seed and grain cleaning facility in Oyen, Alberta.

Hello, everyone. It has been chilly this past week, with some snow. The shovelling has begun. The tree branches covered in snow look beautiful, like a winter wonderland.