The Special Areas Advisory Council held its spring meeting on March 27 and 28. The group welcomed Gordon Long as the newly elected representative for Special Area No. 4, Subdivision 1.

When all was said and done (well nearly, as some socks were still available Tuesday), Teejay Hogan surpassed his first goal of $125, then his second goal of $250, reaching sales of $625.

Eight Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce members met for a luncheon meeting at The Bakers Dozen on March 27.

Hello everyone. Well, it's hard to believe March has already come to an end; it went quite quickly. We had a great week, starting off with cards, bingo, piano by Taylor and exercises.

The Acadia Valley Knights of Columbus would like to thank everyone who participated in our cash raffle draw. Congratulations to Patricia Fraser, who won 1st place…

Charlene Gillis of Oyen was one of the fifty-five 50 Second Shopping Spree winners drawn February 21 (one per store) in the AG Foods Great Grocery Giveaway.

Many students and staff at South Central High School and Assumption RC School had on crazy socks for “Rock Your Socks” to support World Down Syndrome day on March 21.

Special Areas hosted the “Return to Rural” career fair at South Central High School last week. Students had the opportunity to experience a variety of jobs…

Prairie Rose Public Schools would like to congratulate Deanne Smigelski on her acceptance of the position of Principal of Oyen Public School (OPS), effective the 2024-2025 school year.

Hello everyone. The weather was beautiful again until our first day of spring, but the moisture is much needed. We started the week with exercises in the mornings, bingo and cards.

On Sunday, April 7, there will be a baby shower honouring David Douglas Ross White. The shower begins at 1 p.m. at the hall and guests are asked to please bring potluck snacks.

Regional projects worth more than $1.7 billion for everything from highway improvements to hospital and school upgrades made the highlight reel…

Thirteen members joined together on March 6 for one of the most delicious and varied pot luck meals of the current season.

We are delighted to receive an email from Rick Brunner of Granum, Alberta, regarding the demolition of the CN station. He fills in a few more gaps.

Roy Mayoh of Alsask (left) won Free Groceries for a Year at Oyen AG Foods. Employee Brad Dorscht, on behalf of owners Steve and Geena Kang…

Damien Kurek, MP Battle River-Crowfoot, held a Community Town Hall meeting in the Oyen Town Office on March 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Well hockey is winding down, the skating carnival is over but dance festivals are kicking into high gear. March and April weekends, and other times…

Hello everyone! Its been a beautiful week for weather. The snow is melting and there has been a bit of fog here and there.

Local Member of Parliament Damien C. Kurek continued his series of 2024 town halls this past week, visiting Empress, Oyen, Cereal, Wainwright, Killam and Alliance.

Hello everyone, a bit of a change at the Lodge: I, Dianne Spath, have taken over for Sara on her maternity leave.