Eatonia’s Ted Douglas has lived a great life
Ted Douglas from Eatonia has led a long and interesting life, which began on Dec. 31st, 1924, at Empress, AB. He was the oldest of four kids, growing up on a farm between Empress and Eatonia.
Acadia Valley ECS memories from 1987
According to a report in the April 10, 1987 issue of The Oyen Echo, Acadia Valley ECS visited the Oyen Echo on April 12, 1987.
Look how far we’ve come
A March, 1998 issue of The West Central Crossroads featured the latest technology for farmers. “More and more farmers are using the Internet to help manage their operations…
50 years of volunteering for Manfred Schroeder!
Someone once said, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart”. Those words ring true for Manfred Schroeder from Oyen…
History of Oyen’s hospital
The history of Oyen’s hospitals is captured in Oyen’s history book “Many Trails Crossed Here.” Dr. H.C. Swartzlander came to homestead in Oyen in 1913.
Christmas Memories: Santa Claus, Charlie Brown, Babies
Christmases at the farm when I was a little girl were magical. I think they were extra special for me being the youngest of the Drummond clan.
Kericourt School Christmas Concert 1950
These photos are taken from the Oyen history book “Many Trails Crossed Here: Volume II.
Alsask Memories
These photos are taken from the history book “Captured Memories” - a History of Alsask and Surrounding School Districts.
Sharing history is preserving history at CFS Alsask
The Canadian Civil Defence Museum Association conducted tours of the Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alsask dome on Sunday, September 4th.
Memories of the Queen’s visit to Kindersley
September 8th, 2022, marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, who was the Head of State in our Canadian government.
1930 Payment Voucher
This payment voucher from 1930 was brought in to us by Retta Thompson. It belonged to her father, Johnston Hill who farmed north of Eatonia.
The Echo Archives - June 14, 2022
Gloria Eva Woods received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree with distinction. Murray George Woods received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
From The Echo Archives
45 YEARS AGO (1977): Just over 200 persons attended the Art Show arranged by the Oyen and District Art Club.