The Oyen Fire Department has announced the recent retirement of Paul Lijdsman as Fire Chief for their fire brigade.

Alberta’s government is allowing eligible accommodation providers to keep the tourism levy amounts they collect from Oct. 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

Alberta’s government is taking further steps to strengthen vaccine protection and testing while bringing in new public health measures to reduce contact between Albertans as Omicron cases continue to grow.

More than 3.1 million Albertans aged 12 and older are fully immunized against COVID-19 after receiving their two recommended vaccine doses.

On December 5, 2021, Oyen RCMP received reports of break and enter at three separate locations having occurred between 5:00 a.m. and 6:10 a.m.

Holidays are generally a happy time of year, but for some who have suffered loss, they can also be very difficult.

Special Areas Advisory Council held their first fall Council meeting under the provincial Restrictions Exemption Program from December 1 to 3 in Hanna.

Alberta’s government has funded more than 8,000 addiction treatment spaces annually, doubling the original commitment made in 2019…

The Empress Friendship Centre recently received a grant from the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) and the Prairie Crocus Fund, in the amount of $12,000.00.

Thanks to generous donations, the Oyen & District Health Care Foundation was able to purchase a new SuzyQ Cart, which replaces the previous cart, which had been purchased in 2008.

The festive season is always made just a little bit brighter for many families in the area who are the recipients of a Christmas hamper.

Alberta’s government is reducing fees for parents with kids aged zero to kindergarten in licensed daycares, preschools and family day homes.

Albertans planning to travel can download an updated vaccine record with a QR code to use within and outside Canada on Nov. 24.

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools will increase the time trained specialists have to support students developing literacy or numeracy skills…

Linnsie Clark is the new Mayor of Medicine Hat. Not only is the 41-year-old the youngest person to hold the position in 50 years, but she’s also the first lawyer to hold the post since the First World War.

Nate Horner was sworn in as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development on November 5th, 2021.

When our members spoke, we listened. Our members told us it was time for the Association to evolve alongside them and represent them in ways that reflected their identities and their aspirations.

Alberta’s government welcomes the news that Health Canada has approved the Pfizer vaccine for children aged five to 11.

The Highway 41 Pheasant Festival hosted a total of 24 teams of hunters at Oyen, AB in conjunction with the Prairieland Athletic Association.

Alberta’s government continues working to ensure the province is the most competitive and attractive place to do business in Canada.