OYEN LODGE REPORT: Thursday sees busiest day at the lodge for residents
Hello, everyone. Good ol’ Jack Frost has been around this past week. The days sure have been nice, but the temperature is going to change and get cooler.
Oyen and District Seniors Report: Delicious potluck supper
Thirteen people came to the Seniors Recreation Centre on November 6 for a delicious potluck supper.
The Chamber is Celebrating the Christmas Season!
The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Passport to Christmas program again this year! Look for your passport starting December 2, 2024…
“Grandma Max” Honoured as One of Rodeo’s Leading Women
Many know her as “Grandma Max,” the super hockey grandma who supports her family with an endless supply of love, encouragement, and snacks.
New owners at Acadia Valley’s longstanding store
Acadia Valley has had a grocery store in their town since 1945. On November 12th of this year Jana Kauppinen re-opened The Store, following decades of faithful service by the Peers family.
Helping kids lead with heart, head, hands and health
A new investment in 4-H Alberta will offer the province’s youth new opportunities to get into agriculture.
Tis the season to practice cyber safety
It’s the month of online shopping and cyber deals, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Alberta RCMP would like to remind Albertans to practice cyber safety whenever they shop online.
Residents in Alberta’s Special Areas need $22.60 per hour to cover basic costs
New data from the Alberta Living Wage Network reveals that residents in Alberta’s Special Areas now need a wage of $22.60 per hour to cover essential expenses…
Be Brave; Be Bold!
If you can think back to your school days, you may recall hearing about something called the Trojan War, fought between the Trojans and the Greeks and written down in verse…
Viva Vitality: Are You Winter Driving Ready?
Winter is closing in and it’s time to plan ahead to get you and your vehicle ready for the winter season.
OYEN LODGE REPORT: Special birthdays celebrated this week
Hello, everyone. It's another week of seasons: rain, snow, wind, and sunny days. I think most of us are okay with that kind of weather because the residents are still outdoors walking.
Donations coming in to the Oyen Food Bank
This month, FCSS had their Halloween for the Hungry. Wow! Thank you all for participating. We did good! Thanks to the Badlands Academy for all their work.
Alberta RCMP and provincial policing partners track down the province’s top offenders
As part of a new RCMP-led data sharing initiative, the Alberta RCMP, Edmonton Police Services, and Alberta Sheriffs worked together in a Joint Forces Operation…
Viva Vitality: Make kindness the norm
Let’s talk kindness. World Kindness Day, Nov. 13, is globally recognized and dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness.
Alberta RCMP encourage motorists to prioritize child seat safety
As November ushers in colder temperatures and potentially hazardous road conditions, it becomes more important than ever for motorists to prioritize their children’s safety…
Do you know what happens at the Oyen & District Food Bank at Christmas time?
We send out a second hamper marked CHRISTMAS. We know that Christmas time can be a challenge to those on fixed incomes…
OYEN BRIEFS: Branch #208 raffle winners announced
Branch #208 announced the winners of their October 16 raffle.
OYEN LODGE REPORT: Residents enjoy Halloween party
Hello, everyone. The month of October seemed to go very fast. The weather is getting a bit cooler as we move into November.
BUFFALO NEWS: Turkey Shoot raffle prize winners announced
I am pleased to report the winners of raffle prizes at the Buffalo Fire Club Turkey Shoot. The first prize was a Traegar smoker won by Rylee Hewitt of Buffalo.
Oyen RCMP looking to keep pedestrians safe this winter
As the winter months approach and the days grow shorter, staying safe as a pedestrian becomes even more important.