Extra funding announced today recognizes the complexity and regional diversity of mental health needs in Alberta’s schools, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said.

Hello Everyone. The first week of August, the weather was a bit cooler, but it was a nice change from the heat. It was nice to get some rain to freshen things up again.

The bi-monthly meeting was held at the FCSS Youth Centre, and members who were present were treated to a BBQ lunch prepared by Kim Walker, who volunteered to prepare the meal…

Myrtle Varney of Medicine Hat recently donated several farm scenes to the Oyen & District Museum. They are proudly displayed in Westside School which serves as our office.

Betty Walker is a regular attendee at Oyen & District Farmers Market when she is not off helping out in the kitchen at her Saskatchewan hometown of Kelvington’s reunion…

The countryside has received varying amounts of rain in the past few days. I know it's not great for those who are harvesting but the danger of fire is so much reduced.

Saturday, June 22, the Man Van from Calgary rolled into Oyen and parked on the street between Halfway Pizza and Convenience Store and Lijdsman Insurance…

Sixteen people gathered at the gorgeous farmyard of Brian and Heather Norris on Sunday, July 7, to attend an Oyen United Church Service.

On Aug. 6, 2024 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Drumheller RCMP received reports of a residential break and enter that was interrupted by the owner in Lehigh.

Disconnecting from screens can be difficult but the benefits can be endless! Here are five reasons why taking a break from screens can be so important.

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) is seeking volunteers in various non-medical roles to support patients, including visiting patients daily and supporting a weekly bingo game.

Hello, everyone. It's been hot this week. I can't believe July is already over; it seems like summer is going by so fast.

Well, it’s definitely been a hot one. Acadia Valley was the hotspot on Tuesday at 38 degrees. Looks like summer is here.

Dolores Christianson celebrated her 90th birthday this July. She is a true Oyenite, spending her entire life in Oyen, raising her two children here…

On the long weekend of Canada Day, Shaune and Lee joined Lee’s sisters and other family to celebrate her mom’s 92nd birthday in Spruce Grove.

On July 20th and 21st, the village of Empress celebrated its 110th anniversary. Breakfast was available at the Empress Community Hall, and lunch followed at noon.

Oyen Museum summer student Mya Walker is checking the museum’s collection of Oyen Echos. Each year two copies are set aside for staff and visitors to use for research.

This week, I am especially proud to report that the Krause/Waldner families were presented with the Farm Family Award on Monday at the Calgary Stampede.

Rose was born November 20, 1911, at Dundurn, Sask. Like many others In the depression, she remained largely unemployed until 1937 when she joined the staff of the western producer…

Hello everyone. I hope everyone enjoyed the Canada Day long weekend. July is here and is the warmest month on average. It is also called hay month for the farmers.