100 YEARS OF SERVICE
MacLean’s Funeral Home held a community celebration last week to commemorate a century of serving Oyen and area.
Working at the Cereal Post Office
June Bateson is gaining valuable work experience at the Cereal Post Office.
The Hanna Round Up Centre Market
We offer our apologies to the Hanna Round Up Center Market for incorrectly identifying them as the Hanna Farmers Market in last week’s paper!
Cereal 2nd Annual Mud Bog (32 photos)
The Cereal Athletic Association’s 2nd Annual Mud Bog was held on Saturday, July 29. Over 40 entries came from as far away as Shaunavon, Sask, Medicine Hat, Smokey Lake and Rimbey, Alta.
Premier in Pollockville
It was quite an honour for Pollockville to receive a visit from Premier Danielle Smith at the Hardgrass Bronc Match.
Correction! Hanna’s Farmers Market
We offer our apologies to Hanna’s Farmers Market for using the wrong photo in last week’s paper!
Wildcats host U13 Provincials
The U13 Hanna Wildcats played hosts to the 2023 A Tier 1 Provincial Championships over the July 21-23 weekend.
Hanna Wildcats host 2023 Provincials
The Hanna Wildcats hosted the 2023 13U A Tier 1 Provincials from July 21-23 at the Hanna Triplex.
Cereal Sports Days a success!
Cereal Sports Days 2023, sponsored by the Prairieland Athletic Association, was a success by the looks of all the activity.
Oyen Rodeo Parade!
What an awesome morning for a parade! Residents lined the streets for Oyen’s annual Rodeo Parade which was held on Saturday, July 15.
Wilson finds the Ace!
After 30 attempts to find Ace, Greg Wilson was the lucky one to “catch” the Ace of Clubs at the final Chase the Ace on Thursday, June 29 at the Cereal Hotel & Bar.
Coyote Pups
Although this picture was taken in 2018, I thought it was worthwhile to share with you all, as it was shared with me by Nancy Hanson, who is a subscriber.
Winquist wins 2022 Photographer of the Year
On Friday, May 12th, the winners of the 2023 Better Newspapers Competition were announced. Publisher Kate Winquist received the highest honour in the photography category, capturing Photographer of the Year.
CAPTION THIS GOPHER!
Tyler Elizabeth Herr, from Cape Town, South Africa, visited her grandparents on their farm north of Plato, SK. She and her brother were enthralled by the gopher population in their machinery yard.
Pic of the Day
Lawrence Hanson used his skid-steer with chains to get a narrow trail cleared out to the gravel road at their residence near Cereal.
Oyen Lodge Report, Mar 10
Hello everyone! Welcome to March. We can’t wait for March to bring us spring weather with sunshine and warmer days!
Old & Wise!
Students at the Oyen Public School celebrated the 100th Day of School last week. They will now enjoy a week off for spring break…
Oyen Ladies Bonspiel
February 10 and 11 saw 10 Ladies teams descend on the Oyen and District Curling Club. Teams each curled 4 games throughout the event…
New Brigden couple met in Israel
Sometimes you have to travel long distances to meet that special someone. Connie and Jim Ness from New Brigden, Alberta, will celebrate their fourth anniversary this March.