The Town of Oyen held a community development strategy session on Thursday evening, February 16th, at the FCSS Community Centre.

There’s been much discussion regarding people’s access to healthcare in Alberta. The situation can appear overwhelming to some, while others are asking themselves how they can help.

This past week the weather has been much milder. It’s been melting during the day and still freezing at night. We had a little blast of blowing snow yesterday morning.

Seven princesses were dressed up and ready to welcome their young guests to the Princess Ball on Saturday, February 4th, at South Central High School in Oyen.

Oyen and District Health Care Foundation has put your donation dollars to work. The Foundation recently funded the purchase of two SARA Flex Active Lifts…

The Oyen Big Country emergency department (ED) will continue to be temporarily closed daily from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., due to a lack of nursing staff.

To help bring more physicians to rural Alberta, Alberta’s government is working to offer physician training in Lethbridge and Grande Prairie.

Oyen and district experienced a power outage beginning in the early hours of January 18th. ATCO Electric reported their service territories experienced a higher than normal frequency of power outages…

The 30th edition of STARS LOTTERY launched to the public today at four in-person events across the province, giving Albertans a chance to win more than 2,100 prizes…

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta will launch their 2023 Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) program March 1st 2023.

Experts used to think that only adults could get depression. Now we know that even a young child can have depression that needs treatment to improve.

Alberta Health Services has rescinded a boil water order for the Town of Oyen issued Jan. 18.

Albertans should use caution if they receive a text message claiming to be from government about affordability payments.

When the entire family gets involved in the kitchen, it can encourage connections and quality time.

With recent reports of a new scam attempting to defraud seniors by promising health care payments, Alberta Blue Cross is reminding seniors to be vigilant against fraud.

The community of New Brigden lost their hall due to a fire in December of 2022, the day after the community children’s Christmas concert was held.

A community engagement session was held Thursday, January 12th at the Royal Canadian Legion in Oyen. Watch the video.

Alberta Health Services officials apologized to Oyen and area residents on Thursday for poor management of the past that led to a nurse shortage at Big Country Hospital…

Hello everyone! Hope everyone had a fantastic week; the fog sure was thick! At least the temperature has been a bit warmer than previous weeks.

The Oyen Big Country emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed daily from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., beginning Jan. 16, due to a lack of nursing staff.