What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘injury’? A slip-on ice, a motor vehicle collision, or a playground incident?

Women ages 45 to 74 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services next month when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program visits Hanna.

It's been Gordon's and my pleasure to plant and look after the flower boxes around town for the last nine years.

Hello everyone. Another week of mixed weather, wind, rain and much-needed sunshine. It’s nice to get the odd little shower now and then to keep things smelling fresh and looking green.

Jessie Battrum of Oyen, her daughter Lori Bare of Airdrie holding great-grandson Leighton Bare born April 21, 2024, and Lori’s son Kierson Bare of Airdrie.

‘Safe For Your Kids’ was the theme for this year’s Safe Kids Week at the beginning of June. Although this date has passed, the theme is relevant year-round.

Friends and family travelled from near and far to gather in honour of Jessie Battrum’s 80th birthday on June 1, 2024, at the Oyen Seniors Recreation Center—a special day enjoyed by all.

Celebrations for Farmers Day happened throughout the UFA network in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia on June 14.

Teacher Jaime Didychuk at Warren Peers School started a new foods option class this year for Grade 9 students. The school had to get creative with options…

Hello everyone. It's hard to believe that we are halfway through June already. Why is it that the months go so fast in the summer and not the winter?

Congratulations to Paige Siegel, who was one of four of the Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce’s scholarship recipients!

Carcass Beef Achievement Day took place on May 14. Results and viewing was at Provost Packers on May 21.

Work on a new 14-bed assisted living and dementia care spaces at the Oyen Seniors Lodge continues to move forward, with construction on the project beginning this summer.

The final meeting of the Oyen and District Seniors Association prior to fall was held on May 29. It was a combined meeting for May and June.

The term ‘superfood’ is used to describe a food that is claimed to have health benefits because of its high nutrient density.

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) distributed over $466,000 through all their granting initiatives this spring.

Hello everyone. It sure was nice to be active again in our Lodge. June 3rd-June 9th was Senior’s week and it was a very busy week.

Lois Bedwell, Board Chair for Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS), is in her second and final term as a trustee. She worked as a librarian at South Central High School for 17 years…

The Purple Pansies for Pancreatic Cancer fundraiser was once again a huge success, thanks to the efforts of a team of dedicated volunteers.

Attendance Recognition Ceremony was held this week. Here students were recognized for great attendance.