Beginning in the fall of 2022, both South Central High School (SCHS) and Oyen Public School (OPS) will have a new Principal at their helm.

What a beautiful way to start May, with a bright and shining sun. We can’t wait for the warm weather so we can start our gardens! Mexico was the theme this week at the lodge!

Well the grass is starting to turn green, the trees are budding and Facebook has been full of pictures of crocus’ and baby calves. I think it’s safe to say that spring is here.

Meridian Community Futures in Kindersley is proud to introduce Marcie Anderson as their new Executive Administrator. Marcie started at her new post at the end of February, 2022…

I want to make everyone aware of a Facebook scam that was posted on Oyen & Area Events this past week and has effected me personally.

It’s a lovely sunny day here today after a very windy week! Most farmers in the area have started seeding. Hopefully more rain will come soon.

April 23 to 30 is National Immunization Week, an opportunity to raise awareness about one of the most important public health innovations – vaccines.

Kathy Simpson is the Post Mistress at Sedalia Post Office. On April 20th, 2022, she received a letter, dated March 25, informing her that she was being put on leave without pay.

It’s been another cool week with some rain and snow. Most ranchers are fully into calving by now and although the moisture is welcome, I’m sure it’s been a difficult season.

The Oyen & District Health Care Foundation wishes to give a big shout out to three outgoing board members. Ann Berg, Bev Haag and Dianne Ball each served on the board for the past 10 years…

Well, it’s been a bit colder in Youngstown lately, especially compared to some of the warmer days we’ve had. There was a skiff of snow earlier in the week, but nothing substantial.

Hello everyone! Another week has flown by, with it a crazy storm, and also some sunny days too. We were quite busy this week on Monday we started off our mornings with some exercises and a few rounds of sequence…

Well, it seems Spring has decided to take its time arriving this year. We’ve been back in the deepfreeze this past week with plenty of wind and a few flurries.

Comfort for patients at the end of life is very important to the Oyen & District Health Care Foundation. At a cost of $16,064 this Hillrom Centrella Smart Bed…

With the warmer weather upon us, we look forward to the season changing and enjoying spring as a time of growth and renewal.

The month of April brings in the start of spring, fitting that Sexual Assault Awareness Month also happens in April. This annual campaign started in 2001 and aims to raise public awareness about sexual assault…

Other parts of the Special Areas have had some snow recently, but it remains fairly dry around Youngstown.

Well, what a difference a week can make! We started the week out with a miserable dust storm. Yesterday brought us some much needed moisture in the form of rain and heavy wet snow.

I am sorry this news is a bit late! We were away last week, and I forgot to send this news earlier. However, better late than never.

Alberta’s government is no longer collecting the provincial fuel tax while oil prices are high. Drivers will save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of gasoline or diesel they purchase.