Taelor Gillis receives Big Country Agricultural Society Scholarship
Taelor is enrolled in the first semester of the Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience program at the University of Saskatchewan.
Rare fossil of North American lion unearthed in Alberta gravel pit
In June of 1965, Jerry Kuhn and his father Peter Kuhn stumbled across the upper jaw bone, or “maxilla” of an extinct lion near Acadia Valley, Alberta.
Your donation dollars are at work!
Ten years ago, the Oyen & District Health Care Foundation provided the Long-Term Care unit with six power recliners.
RCMP seek information in Consort hit and run investigation
Coronation RCMP is investigating a possible hit-and-run- incident that occurred last Thursday evening, involving a 15-year-old female.
Viva Vitality: Safety on the Slopes
Growing up in Saskatchewan, I truly appreciate the opportunities we have in Alberta to hit the mountains for some downhill skiing or snowboarding!
Oyen Lodge Report: Residents are getting ready for the Christmas season
Hello, everyone. We have been lucky till now with the weather, and now we have winter, the snow, the cold temperatures and the slick roads.
Tree of Remembrance – fellowship of a common loss
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, MacLean's Funeral Home hosted their annual Tree Of Remembrance at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Oyen.
Nurse practitioners expand primary care access
The Alberta government’s Nurse Practitioner Primary Care program is showing early signs of success, with 33 nurse practitioners…
Helping heroes build careers in the trades
Alberta’s government is investing $300,000 to help veterans ready to re-enter civilian life transition to careers in the skilled trades.
Foundation investment enhances local healthcare
The Brooks and District Health Foundation’s commitment to invest $750,000 with Alberta Health Services (AHS) has come to fruition as the Brooks Health Centre now houses 14 additional beds.
AHS accepting toys as payment for parking tickets
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is once again spreading holiday cheer with its Toys for Tickets campaign. This initiative gives people who’ve recently received an AHS parking ticket…
OYEN LODGE REPORT: Thursday sees busiest day at the lodge for residents
Hello, everyone. Good ol’ Jack Frost has been around this past week. The days sure have been nice, but the temperature is going to change and get cooler.
Oyen and District Seniors Report: Delicious potluck supper
Thirteen people came to the Seniors Recreation Centre on November 6 for a delicious potluck supper.
The Chamber is Celebrating the Christmas Season!
The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Passport to Christmas program again this year! Look for your passport starting December 2, 2024…
“Grandma Max” Honoured as One of Rodeo’s Leading Women
Many know her as “Grandma Max,” the super hockey grandma who supports her family with an endless supply of love, encouragement, and snacks.
New owners at Acadia Valley’s longstanding store
Acadia Valley has had a grocery store in their town since 1945. On November 12th of this year Jana Kauppinen re-opened The Store, following decades of faithful service by the Peers family.
Helping kids lead with heart, head, hands and health
A new investment in 4-H Alberta will offer the province’s youth new opportunities to get into agriculture.
Tis the season to practice cyber safety
It’s the month of online shopping and cyber deals, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Alberta RCMP would like to remind Albertans to practice cyber safety whenever they shop online.
Residents in Alberta’s Special Areas need $22.60 per hour to cover basic costs
New data from the Alberta Living Wage Network reveals that residents in Alberta’s Special Areas now need a wage of $22.60 per hour to cover essential expenses…
Be Brave; Be Bold!
If you can think back to your school days, you may recall hearing about something called the Trojan War, fought between the Trojans and the Greeks and written down in verse…