Kurek said this is a great fit as he passionately about advocating for rural concerns as he takes on this role.

The Oyen Fire Department was grateful to be the recipients of a $15,000 donation from Richardson Pioneer, who have made previous donations to the community.

More than 3.2 million Albertans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 after receiving two vaccine doses.

Trails played an important role in Alberta’s history and identity as early transport and trading routes.

Hello everyone! Hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween. We were fortunate to have nicer weather for the festivities! The residents sure enjoyed seeing all the kids dressed up who stopped by to grab a candy bag!

Of the thousands of Canadian soldiers who were wounded while serving in the First and Second World Wars, many returned home missing limbs.

Community Futures Meridian Region has been offering valuable support to businesses in Kindersley for a long time.

Hello everyone, we are thankful that the weather has stayed somewhat pleasant, gladly no snow as of now, which is amazing! If it’s not too windy, it is still nice enough to go for a walk with a nice jacket on, of course!

Civil society organizations can apply for the second round of funding for new projects supporting Alberta’s social services sector and helping the most vulnerable recover post-pandemic.

Residents in the Special Areas were able to participate in the October 18, 2021, Provincial Senate election and referendum questions by special (mail-in) ballot.

Robert Blagen, Mayor of the Village of Youngstown, is the recipient of an Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) Distinguished Service Award, to be presented at their annual convention on November 18th.

Starting Oct. 25, Albertans need to provide proof of two COVID-19 vaccine doses to access many restaurants, movies, sporting events and other businesses provincewide.

This money will be used towards the new Wildland Fire Truck which should arrive by September 2022.

The community of Cereal was saddened by the recent closure of the Cereal Community Hall. Due to structural and safety concerns, the Special Areas Board had to close the building.

The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) celebrates the completion of Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Project. The project will double the line’s export capacity to 760,000 barrels per day, starting October 1, 2021.

The recent initiative of "Better Together," which encourages enhanced social interaction in our communities, aptly describes a recent business venture which has taken place.

Congratulations to all of the award winners!

The Canadian Civil Defense Museum is conducting tours once again this summer on a designated date during each long weekend. The next date will be Sunday, August 1, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., with tours held every hour.

About 150 people attended Oyen’s Grand Re-Opening, Ribbon Cutting and barbecue for 1st Avenue. Several digintaries were also in attendancefor the event. The project cost an estimated $4.8 million to complete.

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