Penton: Will wearing green be lucky for McEwen?
It’s the month for St. Patrick’s Day, so perhaps wearing Saskatchewan green and the luck of the Irish will mean a Brier championship for Mike O’McEwen.
Penton: Leafs’ Matthews eyeing 70-goal season
At the helm of Canada’s team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, is Captain America, Auston Matthews.
Penton: Was it Belichick’s coaching skill, or Tom Brady?
Generally regarded around the National Football League as one of the — if not THE — greatest ever coach ever, Bill Belichick today stands outside…
Oyen Junior Curling Bonspiel
The Oyen and District Curling Club was bustling with activity on Sat, February 3. The club hosted the 2024 Jr. Bonspiel.
PRAIRIE ROSE POSSIBILITIES PROJECTS
REIN (Rodeo & Equine in the North) kicked off this week as students from Warren Peers School, Oyen Public School and South Central High School spent an afternoon…
Tough Times Ahead For Hockey Canada and The 5 Accused Players
The five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team facing sexual assault charges also have the potential to encounter further sanctions regardless of the outcome of their case.
Acadia Valley curling rink receives renovations
The Acadia Valley Recreation Club is always busy, whether fundraising, doing maintenance services, or providing sports for all the kids in the area.
Penton: A new star shines on the PGA Tour
Twenty-year-old Nick Dunlap has joined the youth brigade that has guaranteed the PGA Tour will continue to be the only golf tour that really matters.
Alberta Blue Cross® challenges all Albertans to participate in Winter Walk Day
On Wednesday, February 7, hundreds of thousands of Albertans across the province will embrace the cold and celebrate our Alberta winters with Winter Walk Day 2024.
Penton: It’s now ‘Winnerpeg’ with NHL’s Jets
Hopes are higher than the Golden Boy this year for Winnipeg Jets to have playoff success in the National Hockey League.
Hanna Hawks at Brooks for basketball tournament
The Grade 7-8 Junior Hanna Hawks headed to Brooks for a basketball tournament where they won 2 out of their 4 games.
Evelyn Mills, A Hockey Fan for 75 Years!
What does a 93-year-old lady do for entertainment in the wintertime? If you are Evelyn Mills of Oyen, Alberta, and you have a love of hockey that she does…
Penton: Online fun with Ohtani free-agent saga
Twitter, or X, as owner Elon Musk has renamed it, can be wonderful, or it can be an annoyance. A plethora of crap is displayed on the social media site…
The advantages of Sturling Curling
Sturling Curling, a two-person team version of curling, has been present in Canada for a quarter of a century, and is gaining popularity.
HIGH FLYER!
Hanna Hawks player, Taylor Mason (#11) shows his great vertical as he goes for the bucket against Three Hills last week.
OYEN LADIES BONSPIEL 2024
Ladies from Oyen, New Brigden and Acadia Valley gathered at the Oyen and District Curling club for a day of curling and socializing on Saturday, January 20.
Penton: NHL coaches usually not unemployed too long
When Minnesota Wild fired coach Dean Evason in late November after a miserable start (5-10-4) to the 2023-24 season, they didn’t have to struggle too long to find a replacement.
Penton: Winners in ’24: Ravens, L.A Kings, Dodgers and Riders
Almost certainly guaranteed to happen in 2024 (emphasis on the ‘almost’)…
Workouts with Shandi promote movement
“Workouts with Shandi” provided an opportunity for locals to try out a short-term “in-person” fitness class for the month of December.