Author gives ranch women a voice
A born and raised southern Albertan has given a voice to unsung heroines of Canada’s ranching industry. Dorothy Louise Beasley is the author of her new book…
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, August 5
FICTION: Engineering Home / by: A. American (Angery), The Midnight Feast : A novel / by: Lucy Foley, A is For Amish / by: Shelley Shepard Gray, Clete/ by: James Lee Burke…
Oyen Rodeo Parade 2024!
Residents lined the streets to enjoy Oyen’s Rodeo Parade, an annual event held every July.
2024 Hanna District 4H sale charity calf, Big Mac
The 2024 Hanna District 4H sale finished with the charity calf, Big Mac, donated by the Adam and Brandi Smith family.
Shirley McClellan Aquatic Centre Report
Another season at the swimming pool and it’s hard to believe we are over half way through already. We started off the year on June 10th, a bit later than most years.
Legion Literacy and Poster Winners announced
Every year the Royal Canadian Legion has a literacy and poster contest during Remembrance Day, where kids from K to grade 12 can write a poem, essay, a black and white poster or coloured poster.
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.