Hello everyone. The rain showers sure are greening things up and it looks great. Also the smell of fresh cut grass along with the spring air flowing through the windows is always so refreshing…

Youngstown School's Class of 2026 gathered in the warm light of a weathered barn for graduation portraits. From left: Hannah Beasley, Logan Moggridge, Mandy Conners and Austin Kitching.

Sherry provided information about the renovation plans which the contractor had laid out at the time of an earlier appraisal and reminded us of specific grant information.

Kim Walker (Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce President) presents a cheque for $1,030 to Deanne Smigelski to go toward the school’s breakfast program.

A young Fire Safety Day participant grips the hydraulic spreader tool while a Hanna firefighter looks on, as the Special Areas Board and Town of Hanna Fire Department…

Students at Youngstown School gathered around a new Broil King barbecue donated by East Central Gas Co-op. The co-op covered the full cost of the unit.

The Town of Oyen council decided through resolution to change how certain traffic signs are handled on one end of town. The decision was made at the May 12 regular meeting of council.

Carmen Hoffman (South Central High School Breakfast Program Co-ordinator) receives a cheque for $1,030 from Kim Walker (Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce President)…

Assumption Roman Catholic School - Breakfast Program: from left back row, Kim Walker (Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce President), Kayla Paetz, Lincoln Ruschkowski, Fallyn Duque…

The Town of Oyen council may have a chance to make battery recycling easier and safer for local residents, but some questions remain.

HANNA, AB — More than 230 students from across east-central Alberta got hands-on fire safety training May 6 at an Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety Day…

The Town of Oyen council heard opposition to a residential acreage from a resident who claims the municipality didn't gather proper public input about such developments.

With motorcycle season underway, Alberta RCMP are reminding riders and motorists to watch out for one another on the road.

Your Southwest Media Group took home two Premier Awards and three additional placements at the 2026 Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition…

CONSORT - A 30-year-old man with ties to Kindersley and Medicine Hat has been remanded into custody following a break and enter investigation east of Consort.

Hello everyone. Yahoo, spring has finally arrived and everyone is loving the weather except for the odd windy day. The residents are enjoying their walks outside and sitting in the Gazebo.

Belated happy Mother's Day to all the hard-working moms in the area. With the seeders running and lots of spraying happening these days, the roads and family life are kicking into high gear.

Alberta RCMP are urging residents to take proactive steps to protect their personal information and reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud.

THREE HILLS - A Richmond, B.C., man faces fraud and money-laundering charges after a Three Hills RCMP investigation into an investment scam that cost a victim $729,900.

Mental well-being is shaped by many elements including our daily routines and social connections. During Mental Health Awareness Week, May 4 – 10…