Mobile mammography service to visit Oyen this month
Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program will be in Oyen this month to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45 to 74.
Consort RCMP charge three individuals following copper wire operation
Due to an ongoing investigation into copper wire thefts affecting Alberta’s Critical Infrastructure, Consort and Coronation RCMP developed a strategic plan…
Viva Vitality: Quit smoking – and stay quit!
For some people, quitting smoking is easy, but staying quit is the challenge. There are those who successfully quit and then six months later, a year and a half later, or five years later, they start smoking again.
Provost RCMP investigate mischief to wind turbines and issue safety warning
Provost RCMP are currently investigating three incidents of mischief to wind turbines which have occurred during the past three days.
The Oyen Leisure & District Society Presents: “The Fall 'Pickle' Ball”
The Oyen & District Leisure Society (ODLS), in partnership with The Big Country Agricultural Society, is excited to welcome Alberta Superstar Drew Gregory to perform LIVE in concert for our “Fall 'Pickle' Ball” fundraising event…
New sign at the hamlet of Jenner
The ribbon cutting for the new sign at the hamlet of Jenner happened following the school’s Exhibition of Learning, which had a theme of Commitment to Community.
Grade 6 Farewell!
On June 24, New Brigden School celebrated four amazing students who will be heading to SCHS for Grade 7 next year - Ridge, Quade, Jully and Alaina.
Oyen Lodge: Baking cookies was this weeks’ one-on-one activity
Hello Everyone. It’s hard to believe June has gone so fast, and we haven’t even had a hot summer yet, but July is here, so the weather may be unpredictable.
Sibbald News: Beehive of activity
Seeding operations have pretty much been completed. Spraying crop and hoppers continues. A few ditches are being cut as haying will soon begin.
Literacy Growth Displayed at Exhibitions of Learning
Superintendent Reagan Weeks Impressed by Literacy Growth Displayed at Exhibitions of Learning Across Division.
Legion poster contest winners!
Congratulations to the winners in the Legion’s Remembrance Day Poster Contest.
Viva Vitality: National Injury Prevention Day - Protecting Lives Together
What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘injury’? A slip-on ice, a motor vehicle collision, or a playground incident?
Mobile mammography service to visit Hanna next month
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.
Take time to smell the flowers!
It's been Gordon's and my pleasure to plant and look after the flower boxes around town for the last nine years.
Oyen Lodge Report: Mixed Weather
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.
Four Generations!
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.
Viva Vitality: Safe for your kids – all year round!
‘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.
Jessie Battrum celebrates 80th Birthday
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.
Oyen Briefs: Farmers Day celebration held on June 14
Celebrations for Farmers Day happened throughout the UFA network in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia on June 14.
New foods option at Warren Peers School
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…