Camping season will be here soon, and Special Areas is busy getting municipal parks and campgrounds ready for the 2022 season. Online reservations are back - and better than ever!

William (Bill) Wardill passed away on March 19, 2022, however, his memory lives on within the many stories he relayed throughout the years.

With the increased temperatures over the the past few days, it appears as though spring may have finally arrived in the Youngstown area.

It’s a beautiful sunny day here today. They’re calling for a high of plus 16 today. Freddie turned on the slushy machine’s at The Store yesterday, if that’s not a sign of Spring I don’t know what is!

OYEN — Women ages 50 to 74 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services next month when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program visits Oyen.

What a beautiful week we’ve had. They’re calling for a high of plus 19 today! This past weekend the central part of the province received some heavy snow, and we could sure use some here before seeding starts.

Okotoks – On March 20, 2022 at approximately 6:15 a.m., Okotoks RCMP were dispatched to a double stabbing at a local campground.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 208 in Oyen is moving forward in 2022, thanks to the generosity of three primary donations.

Everyone is talking about gas prices! And it’s not surprising, as prices currently range from $1.69 to $2.00 per litre in Canada. It’s a substantial cost considering the minimum wage in Saskatchewan is $11.81/per hour.

This week is another fun holiday with St. Patrick’s Day; we celebrated with a party filled with musical entertainment by Clarke. The residents enjoyed snacks and of course we couldn’t miss out on the green beer!

On Tuesday, the Russian Government imposed sanctions against most Canadian Parliamentarians and Ukrainian Canadian leaders, including Member of Parliament for Battle River—Crowfoot, Damien Kurek.

March 21 is designated as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In recognition of this occasion, Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic schools are promoting an initiative to promote inclusion and eliminate racism.

After a 2 year absence, the Ice To Dice was a huge success in Acadia Valley Feb. 28th - March 6th with 27 teams taking place. It was the first event in 2 years for the curling rink and the new community hall was well used for the social events.

Established in 1995 as Oyen Hospital Foundation, notification was received April 1, 1996, to officially be renamed Oyen & District Health Care Foundation attaining charitable government status.

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) have expressed concern that, despite a boom in commodity prices, outstanding taxes on oil and gas properties in Alberta continue to rise.

The Eatonia Centennial Committee is “serious this time!” They are going ahead with their Centennial celebrations in 2022!

The Oyen Community Handibus plays an important role in that community and operates through the Oyen Handibus Association, a not-for-profit organization.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the Alberta budget begins to move the province in the right direction after years of overspending and big deficits.

Canada’s leading renewable energy developer, Greengate Power Corporation is introducing the Jurassic Solar+ Project.

The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) is announcing a significant milestone in a collaborative project that has become known as the Blueprint Project.