They say, “The Best Things in Life Are Free” The Oyen Echo will now be mailed FREE to the following communities…

Sergeant Rob Welsman reported a busy December, with six prisoners being brought into custody over the course of the month.

Hello Hand Hills! Happy Happy New Year to all of my readers. May this be the best year yet. You are in complete control of how happy it is.

Property crimes can involve the theft of valuable or irreplaceable items.  When considering ways to safe guard your loss or assist in the return of your stolen items…

A couple of curlers had rushed off the ice to set up the fireworks, so a game may have been sacrificed to ensure the Village could enjoy the fantastic fireworks display…

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: Scapa, the historic local country church, had a good attendance for its Candlelight Christmas service on December 23.

Norma Gummo celebrated her 100th birthday on December 9th. Norma lived in Sicamous for 30 years and worked in the Post Office from 1974-1989.

Looking to the new year, many people seize the opportunity to reflect on how they might improve their lives. Each year, the fitness industry sees an increase in sales of equipment…

Elected by acclamation in October 2021, Mayor Danny Povaschuk was asked to reflect upon his role as Mayor for the Town of Hanna halfway through his term.

Jim Holman is retiring after 41 years of managing the Manors and Villas for Big Country Housing Authority. His positive attitude and outgoing spirit have been an asset…

The communities of Oyen, MD of Acadia and Special Areas #3 now have an affordable transportation option for individuals aged 55 plus.

Special Areas Advisory Council concluded their final meeting of 2023 in Hanna, where they addressed various issues and provided guidance regarding the 2024 budget…

On December 18, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Hanna RCMP received a report of a residential structure fire in the 200 block of 4 Avenue West, in Hanna.

We are down to the crunch! No need for a countdown because now the days go by in a blur!

More than 30 people gathered in Endiang to watch the lighting of the Christmas lights on Sunday evening, Dec. 10 by Terry Gallant.

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) distributed $138,000 to 17 charities through their Community Grants.

The Special Areas Board would like to inform ratepayers that Graham Schetzsle has stepped down from his role on the Special Areas Advisory Council.

Hello Hand Hills … we are white with snow! Last night (Thursday) we got three inches of heavy wet snow. Such a welcome sight.

Fire chiefs and deputies from across the Special Areas gathered for their annual regional fire chief meeting at the end of November.

The Delia Curling Club is starting their Special Thursday events. December 14 is the Pre-Solstice & Salsa night. Chips and your choice of sassy sauce along with seasonal beverages of course!