Viva Vitality: Be a safe pedestrian
September brings the start of a new school year and the reminder to slow down in school and playground zones. Reminding your children to be smart pedestrians is equally important.
SIBBALD NEWS: Welcome to the world Ellis Tiberius Gray Chiliak-Hill
Shaune and Lee Switzer went to Diamond Valley over the August long weekend and joined the Boyd and the Lauridsen families for some great visits.
Oyen Lodge Report: Summer Camp Kids visit with residents
Hello everyone. August is half over and is going too fast. I hope everyone is enjoying the sunflower month.
First Avenue sidewalk sections being repaired
Crews are grinding, cutting, pouring, smoothing and ruffing up new surfaces on many sidewalk sections on both sides of First Avenue.
Oyen firefighters deployed to Jasper
Oyen Fire’s Kenton Wagstaff along with 3 other firefighters from across special areas have been deployed to Jasper to help with the wild fires.
Who doesn’t like a party?
It was evident the Oyen Long Term Care residents and their guests had a great time at the Fiesta luncheon hosted by the Family Resident Council on August 11.
BMO FARM FAMILY: 100 years of farming with the Stammers Family
The Stammers family feels like they’ve hit the jackpot with the lifestyle they lead. “We have had the best place to watch our family grow, from the beautiful sunrises...
Cohen Jorgensen awarded Lanfine Wind Scholarship
Congratulations to Cohen Jorgensen, the recipient of the Lanfine Wind Badlands Baseball Academy Scholarship, awarded to a student who has successfully completed...
CFSEA Launches Fall Grant Cycle
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta opened their Fall 2024 Community Grants applications. All registered charities, qualified donees, and non-profit groups are welcome to apply.
Mental health pilot extended until next June in Alberta schools
Extra funding announced today recognizes the complexity and regional diversity of mental health needs in Alberta’s schools, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said.
Oyen Lodge News: Birthday and Anniversary celebrations this week
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.
OYEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Small Business Week event in the works
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…
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Myrtle Varney donates paintings to Crossroads Museum
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.
Volunteer, Betty Walker wears many hats!
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…
BUFFALO NEWS: Annual Buffalo Rodeo set for this weekend
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.
Man Van tests 31 for prostate cancer
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…
Church Service held at Norris farm
Sixteen people gathered at the gorgeous farmyard of Brian and Heather Norris on Sunday, July 7, to attend an Oyen United Church Service.
Drumheller RCMP: Suspects arrested following robbery and flight from police
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.
Viva Vitality: Five reasons to take a break from screens!
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.
Volunteers needed at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
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.