Canada Day in Oyen!
Canada Day celebrations in Oyen were well attended with kids and adults alike having lots of fun and enjoying the tasty outdoor BBQ!
LOOK! A leisurely lunch
LOOK! Some nice farmer did all the meal prep for these antelope so they could enjoy a leisurely lunch.
Playground is a source of happiness for children of Cambodia and Oyen
This photo captures the wonderful Assumption School families crew who journeyed to Cambodia to build the playground this February.
Acadia Valley Angel!
What do kids do when it snows in Acadia Valley? Make snow angels, of course.
Beautiful day for a winter walk
It was a beautiful day for New Brigden School’s annual winter walk. A big thank you to everyone who came out to walk with the students.
Enjoying a horse ride in Hanna
Wade Grover, Elly Grover and Winn Grover have been enjoying a few rides into the town of Hanna during the nice weather.
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT!
Eye Candy’s float took home the second place prize at the Hanna Chamber of Commerce’s Parade last Friday.
SNOW BUNTINGS!
Snow Buntings at Hanson’s south dugout. Photo taken by Nancy Hanson on November 18, 2023.
1051 Wildland Firefighting course
The Acadia Valley Volunteer Fire Department along with other fire departments took part in the 1051 Wildland Firefighting course.
Big Stone Vintage Horsepower Trail Ride
Thirty-five units participated in the Big Stone Vintage Horsepower Trail Ride held on Sunday, September 24 around the Blood Indian Dam.
Oyen Minor Hockey U13 team in full swing
October may be known for the month of baseball playoffs, but hockey is now in full swing! Oyen Minor Hockey saw the local U13 team playing Duchess on Sunday, October 1.
CRAZY BIG CARROT!
The carrot crop at Neumehl Colony has been an amazing one this year. Preacher Mike was pretty proud of this one!
HAWKS WIN!
The Hanna Senior Hawks football team came out flying on Friday afternoon with a decisive 56-14 victory over West Central (Rocky Mountain House) at J.C. Charyk Field.
A trip to Buckbrush Farmhouse north of Hanna
Another highlight of Saturday’s festivities was a trip to Buckbrush Farmhouse just north of Hanna!
Hanna Pro Rodeo Photos and Results
The cowboy hats and boots were out for the Hanna Pro Rodeo September 15 and 16, 2023. The rodeo was jam packed…
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BBQ
Michelle Andersen, Jena Skappak, and Yolanda Kuhn serve up burgers at the Back-to-School BBQ at Warren Peers School in Acadia Valley.
Fun at the Craigmyle Pumpkinfest
What fun to be had at the Craigmyle Pumpkinfest on Saturday! I especially enjoyed my wagon ride courtesy of the Craigmyle Fire Department out to the Pumpkin Patch!
FOX & GEESE!
A huge gathering of Greater White-fronted Geese could be found at Fox Lake Park just west of Hanna on Saturday…
PRAIRIE LAND ARCHERS COMPETE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Four members of the Prairie Land Archers competed this summer with team Canada in a World Competition in South Africa.