31 teams compete in annual Ice to Dice
Another year of Acadia Valley’s annual Ice to Dice curling bonspiel has come to an end. The Acadia Valley Rec Club celebrated its 26th year of hosting the weeklong event…
ABmunis event addresses recurring and new challenges to municipalities
More than 400 municipal elected officials and senior administrators met at Alberta Municipalities’ two-day Spring Municipal Leaders’ Caucus (MLC) in Edmonton to discuss key issues…
New parent and newborn line launches in rural Alberta
On March 4, Primary Care Alberta (PCA) launched the New Parent and Newborn Line – a service that refers Health Link 811 callers in North, South and Central zones…
Viva Vitality: Heads up! Recognizing, preventing and treating concussions
As parents, coaches and educators, we need to understand the signs, symptoms and impact of a concussion, and know when it’s okay for athletes to return to play after a concussion.
Youth charged in fatal collision
CONSORT - As a result of their investigation, Consort RCMP has charged one individual, a youth under the age of 18, in connection to the Sept. 15, 2024 single vehicle motor vehicle collision…
Oyen Lodge Report: Shirley Vanstone celebrates
Hello, everyone. The month of February has come to an end, so that means we are getting closer to spring.
PINK SHIRT DAY!
Pink Shirt Day is an annual event that takes place on February 26th to raise awareness about bullying and promote kindness.
Oyen Long Term Care adopts the White Rose Program
At a Family Resident Council meeting, some residents voiced a need for a more consistent and compassionate approach to end-of-life and bereavement in Long-Term Care.
OYEN UNITED CHURCH: $10K Mission and Service Grant helps Breakfast Programs
The Oyen United Church was successful in receiving a $10,000 Mission and Service Grant through the Chinook Winds Region of the United Church of Canada.
Mobile mammography service to visit Brooks
BROOKS - Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program is coming to Brooks to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45-74.
Viva Vitality: Eat More Vegetables and Fruit!
March is Nutrition Month and Alberta Health Services is encouraging people to eat more vegetables and fruit. Vegetables and fruits are full of nutrients…
Illegal narcotics seized at Coutts port of entry in two separate incidents
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping harmful drugs from entering our communities and to disrupting organized crime.
Irrigation district penalized for diver fatality
An irrigation district has been penalized $365,000 related to a workplace fatality.
SIBBALD NEWS: Locals participate in Beef Expo
Do you feel it? The extremely cold weather has broken today. It is glorious to be outside without being bundled to the nines and feeling like your lungs are frozen.
OYEN LODGE: Clark Huston entertains residents at Valentine’s party
Hello, everyone. It is so nice to have warmer weather again. I hope everyone had a great long weekend.
3 reasons to wear pink on February 26
Recently, many countries have designated specific days to raise awareness and prevent bullying, whether at school or in the workplace.
How do you react when you witness bullying?
Bullying, unfortunately, continues to be a significant issue in 2025. Although many bullies commit their acts discreetly, others act in plain sight.
Expanding recovery support services in Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Recovery College will soon be fully operational with free recovery-focused mental health courses for Albertans to develop resiliency and resourcefulness.
Viva Vitality: Be a Raktivist!
Performing kind acts for others, even towards strangers, significantly improves mental wellbeing by reducing stress, increasing happiness…
Oyen RCMP begin deployment of body-worn cameras
Oyen RCMP has officially equipped frontline officers with body-worn cameras as part of the Alberta RCMP’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and modernization.