News Media Canada, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters and CBC/Radio-Canada (“the applicants”) have applied to Canada’s Competition Bureau to investigate Meta’s abuse of its dominant position…

Communities and employers in the Special Areas region now have a new tool to help attract newcomers to this rural area.

Meta announced earlier this week that it will soon begin blocking all news access on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram in protest to the federal government recently passing Bill C-18, the Online News Act.

Whether your child is starting kindergarten this year or continuing their education, there are many things outside of school that can affect their success.

MacLean’s Funeral Home has been in operation for a century, and the Town of Oyen is set to celebrate in style.

Funeral service in the area in 1922 by a pioneer named Jack Waterhouse. Jack had heard through CN Rail that, following fires in the community of Cereal, there was opportunity for new stores in the village.

The Switzer cousins held a family reunion on Canada Day weekend at Aspen Crossing Campground. Of the 11 first cousins, nine families came together for a fun weekend…

The Endmoor Ball Tournament in Byemoor on August 18 – 20 is fast approaching. Entries into the slo-pitch tournament may be phoned to Rae at 403-741-6375. Fireworks will be featured on Friday night.

A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified at Blood Indian and Little Fish Lake. Exposure to this bacteria may be fatal to pets and animals, and can cause illness in people.

Ryley Dziatkewich and Nicole Bodnaruk were each awarded a Big Country Agricultural Society Scholarship and a Jardine Bursary.

Battle River-Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien C. Kurek visited Oyen, Empress and Youngstown earlier this month, continuing his 2023 town halls.

After 30 attempts to find Ace, Greg Wilson was the lucky one to “catch” the Ace of Clubs at the final Chase the Ace on Thursday, June 29 at the Cereal Hotel & Bar.

As I sit down to write the news today a storm is rolling through town. It’s absolutely pouring, and the power is out. I’m feeling very thankful for the moisture.

Food Banks are essential in west central Saskatchewan and across the border into Alberta. Those food banks are strategically located in Oyen, Luseland, Kerrobert, Kindersley and Rosetown.

As I sit down to write the news this week, I have my windows open for a change. It’s a much cooler and windy day today and it’s trying to rain…

The sun has been shining and we’re all hoping for rain and a break in the heat.  Last Thursday, June 8, my brother, Wray, and his partner, Sharon, arrived at the farm from Teulon, Manitoba.

The Town of Oyen came out in full force to support 10-year-old Brody Smigelski, a little boy with a huge heart. With a “Let’s Ride For Brody” motorcycle and poker rally on June 3rd…

Current Alberta Legislature representative Nate Horner has again won his seat in the Drumheller-Stettler riding.

It’s trying to rain today. We’ve had about a ½ a 10th in town this morning but the weather is calling for showers off and on the next few days.

In a crucial initiative aimed at identifying and addressing critical labour force needs, Special Areas Regional Economic Development urges all employers in the region to participate in a significant survey.