Empress celebrates its 110th anniversary
On July 20th and 21st, the village of Empress celebrated its 110th anniversary. Breakfast was available at the Empress Community Hall, and lunch followed at noon.
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Rose Jardine
Rose was born November 20, 1911, at Dundurn, Sask. Like many others In the depression, she remained largely unemployed until 1937 when she joined the staff of the western producer…
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!
The First to 5000 Dressed Hangers!
My name is Antonia Shubert and I live in Oyen Long Term Care. I asked the nurse if I could have something to do; she suggested the hangers. Well, I took her up on it.
Oyen Crossroads Museum Treasure Hunt
The Oyen Crossroads Museum is Open for the Summer! We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm. Drop in for a tour, we’d love to see you.
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…