Canada Day: honour the past and look to the future
Canada Day celebrates everything that makes Canada unique, diverse and exceptional. From the rugged landscapes of the Rocky Mountains to the bustling cityscapes of Toronto and Montreal…
What do you know about Canadian cuisine?
From poutine to butter tarts, Canada serves up unique flavours you won’t find anywhere else. Test your knowledge of Canada’s culinary delights with this quiz.
QUILTER’S PARADISE!
The annual Sibbald Quilt Show was held this past weekend. Over 180 beautiful quilt items were on display and onlookers were invited to browse vendor tables filled with unique treasures…
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, June 21
NON-FICTION: The New Menopause : Navigating Your Path through hormonal change with facts / by: Mary Claire Haver.
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, June 9
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS: A Family Tree / by: Staci Lola Drouillard, Gabby’s Dollhouse 5 minute Stories / Various Authors, Summer is Here / by: Renele Watson.
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, May 26
NON-FICTION: Laugh-out-loud jokes for kids. Dad jokes / by: Rob Elliot. FICTION: Blood Rubies / by: Mailan Doquang, Mind Games / by: Nora Roberts…
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, May 19
NON-FICTION: What if you had an animal home? / by: Sandra Markle, Playing for Freedom : The journey of a young Afghan girl / by: Zarifa Adiba…
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, May 12
FICTION: Love You, Mean it : A Novel / by: Jilly Gagnon, The Lies Among Us / by: Sarah Beth Durst, The Mystery Writer : a Novel / by: Sulari Gentill, Birchwood : a novel / by: John Banville.
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, May 5
NON-FICTION: String Quilts : Sustainable patchwork projects using fabric scraps / by: Carolyn Forster. Dog Speak : What is your pet trying to tell you / by: Liz Marvin…
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes, Apr 26
NON-FICTION: Alberta Driver’s Handbook: over 200 questions and answers on how to pass your GDL road test / by: Jackson T Markbrown…
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, Apr 19
GRAPHIC NOVELS: Dog Man : The Scarlet Shedder / by: Dav Pikey, Tater Tales 2, The King of the World / by: Ben Clanton, Wings of Fire : Book Seven/Winter Turning…
Viva Vitality: Growing More for Less – Create a bountiful garden without breaking the bank
This year, many of us will be looking to the vegetable garden to save money on groceries.
Volunteer devotes her days to ‘making people happy’
“I say volunteering is genetic,” says Jack. “My mother had a huge passion for volunteering, and I envied her because I saw how she loved it…
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes Apr 12
FICTION: Chasing the Horizon / by: Mary Connealy, The Long Ride / by: Del Pratt, It Must be True then : A Novel / by: Luci Adams, The Night in Question / by: Susan Fletcher.
HomePlus Learning Network at PRPS
Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) HomePlus Learning Network currently has just under 50 students enrolled. Most of the programming is a parent-choice model…
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes Mar 27
GRAPHIC NOVELS: Sunny makes her Case / by: Jennifer L. Holm, DVD: Aquaman, FICTION: Can’t We be Friends : A Novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe / by: Denny S. Bryce.
Happiness comes with a good book, good friends and a good time!
The Gathering of the Goddesses (aka Book Bags) recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. These dedicated readers have enjoyed books, discussions and good times for 20 years.
Favourite Hat Spirit Day!
Wear your favourite hat spirit day at New Brigden School was a huge success! Kids were so excited as they got to wear their favourite hats all day!
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes Mar 23
GRAPHIC NOVELS: Cat Kid Comic Club Vol.1 / by: David Pikey. Wings of Fire Book7, Winter Turning: The Graphic Novel / by: Barry Deutsch.
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes Mar 16
NON-FICTION: Raising Emotionally strong boys : tools your son can build on for life / by: David Thomas…