Monthly $100 affordability payments for families, seniors, and vulnerable Albertans will be released soon, and Albertans can act now to get ready.

One of the defining features of living in the Special Areas has always been figuring out how to get things done, despite any challenges or shortages faced.

National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) is an annual event across Canada that has been recognized for over 30 years.

Just over a week until Christmas is here! I think I can safely say that I’m almost ready. Just a few more gifts to wrap.

It’s often said that practice makes perfect, so when a ‘fire’ broke out this fall at Big Country Hospital, it was the perfect opportunity for Oyen’s Fire Department…

At the invitation of the Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipalities agreed to manage nominations and host the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal awards…

To help ensure the holiday season is a happy and healthy one, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding all Albertans to protect their health and get immunized against influenza and COVID-19.

Alberta’s government is moving forward with plans to twin the important Highway 3 economic corridor between Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

The Town of Oyen conducted three strategic planning sessions on Tuesday, November 22nd. Town Council was seeking the public’s input…

This past weekend The A.V. Volunteer Fire Fighters hosted their annual Steak & Lobster fundraiser dinner for the first time since Covid.

Battle River—Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien C. Kurek received his annual flu shot on Friday in Consort…

Alberta’s government is investing more than $15 million over three years to help connect Albertans to local addiction and mental health services.

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are united in opposing a proposed ban that would affect hundreds of thousands of firearms owners…

Special Areas Regional Economic Development launched a Workforce Development Strategy in the late spring of 2022.

Canadians Unwilling to Give up Dining out, Vacation, and Streaming TV Service Despite Budget Pressures From Inflation.

We wanted moisture and boy, did we get it! It is white, but at least something! Big hats off to the Snow Angels that went around town digging residents out!

Ralph and Marvel Jorgensen have been volunteering at the Big Country Hospital for 40 years! For a long time, Ralph and Marvel have shared their love of music…

Council deliberated over the new garbage bylaw for 3 months before finding a solution that they felt benefited the majority of the residents of Oyen.

Merlin Harris bought a ticket from the Esso station at 117 Lakeway Blvd. in Sylvan Lake on Sept. 14. Almost two weeks later, on Sept. 27, he scanned his ticket…

Merlin Harris from Youngstown says he’s “still in shock” after winning the second-top EXTRA prize on the September 16 LOTTO MAX draw!