Evaluating online health information
Many Canadians go online to search for medical and health-related information. The internet is the first source of information for many people…
Sibbald News: Sibbald Games attracts 38 competitors
The longer daylight hours and being on the same time as our neighbours to the east sure feels great.
Oyen Lodge News: Warmer Weather
Hello, everyone. The residents sure do like this warmer weather. A few residents walk around the Lodge daily to enjoy the fresh spring air.
Oyen man may be the oldest person in Canada
He’s quite a guy. The leather and rock type. Bert has been around a long time. A long, long time. Since 1855. Sunday, July 15, Bert turned 107. He looks 70.
Being a teacher at Oyen Public School is a dream come true
Working at Oyen Public School (OPS) is a dream come true for Kayl Davies, this year’s Edwin Parr nominee for Prairie Rose Public Schools.
Trades Exploration Summer Program gives students hands-on career training
High school students interested in skilled trades can gain hands-on experience, earn high school credits, and complete industry-recognized certifications this summer…
Calgary resident arrested with 108 kg of cocaine at Coutts port of entry
On March 8, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers discovered and seized approximately 108 kg of cocaine following a secondary examination of a commercial transport vehicle…
Viva Vitality: Little Hands, Big Risks – Preventing Medication Poisoning in Kids
A moment of curiosity can turn into an emergency in seconds, especially when medications are within a child’s reach.
Oyen United Church welcomes Reverend Rhoad
The usual group of coffee drinkers gathered at the Oyen United Church Tuesday morning, February 25 joined by two newcomers, Rev. Johnny Rhoad and his wife TaiLi.
Celebrating 30 Years of Faith, Learning, and Community
Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is celebrating a significant milestone - 30 years of faith-filled education, community growth…
Oyen and District Seniors Report: New Horizons Grant
The money received from the New Horizons Grant which had to be spent by the end of March has now been fully spent, partly on Gift Certificates to the Green house…
OYEN LODGE: Lisa Gould and Clark Huston entertain with Irish music
Hello, everyone. Oyen Lodge residents and staff would like to extend our condolences to Antonia Shubert’s family.
A Renewed Space for Compassion: The Refurbishment of the Palliative Care Suite
Dame Cicely Saunders, the founder of the modern hospice movement and palliative care, famously said, “you matter because you are you, and you matter to the last moment of your life”.
Coronation RCMP charge three for multiple offences
HALKIRK - On March 7, 2025, Coronation RCMP was dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near an active ATCO site on Township Road 400, north of Halkirk.
A break in the weather
With a pleasant break in the weather on February 25, Jason Birchmore, local ATCO powerline technician, and Harvey Brown, Town of Oyen Public Works, took down the Christmas lights…
Oyen Briefs: Rocky Mountain House
I accompanied Don Ball to Rocky Mountain House February 3 where we attended the funeral of our cousin Gerald Melvin Carson, born April 3, 1940 in Meskanaw, Saskatchewan…
Oyen Lodge News: World Day of Prayer
Hello, everyone. March started with beautiful weather. Hopefully, it will last for the whole month. Most of the snow has disappeared, but I'm sure we will receive more before the month is over.
TeeJay Hogan continues his “Rock Your Socks” promotion for second year
SCHS Grade 9 student TeeJay Hogan set up a table at the Junior Boys Basketball Tournament on March 7, offering a large selection of crazy socks for sale.
ECA Review to close after 114 years
Former AWNA and CCNA publisher Joyce Webster has made the painful decision to close the ECA (formerly Coronation) Review…
WINNER WINNER!
George Peacock won Cereal’s Chase the Ace on Thursday, March 6, 2025! He found that elusive Ace of Clubs and skipped home with more than $2600.