Pop 89: Engaging God
Lately, I’ve been reading lots of theology, which is “the study of the science of religion,” that place where theo (gods and God) and logos (word) meet.
From The Echo Archives
45 YEARS AGO (1977): Just over 200 persons attended the Art Show arranged by the Oyen and District Art Club.
Acadia Valley News Jun 7
Our friends and relatives in Manitoba are being flooded out, and here we can’t seem to get a drop of rain!! Hopefully soon!
Penton: Fox betting big on Brady as broadcaster
Sports fans know with certainty that Tom Brady can do amazing things with a football, especially throwing them for touchdowns while monstrous men are racing after him trying to crush every bone in his body.
Sure-Fire Streaming: One Week, The Photograph, Marvin's Room, and more
The best in TV and film from your living room.
PROVINCIAL CHAMPS!
A big congratulations to Oyen’s South Central High School Scorps, who won the gold medal at the Southern Alberta High School Baseball League Tier III Provincial championships over the weekend!
Check It Out: Trading freedom for convenience?
Mrs. Jones said to her husband, “I got a text from my mom saying she’s not accepting our invitation to visit because she doesn’t feel welcome. What does she mean?
Echo receives honourable mentions at Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association Awards of Excellence
We are pleased to report that The Oyen Echo received two honourable mentions at the annual Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association awards of excellence on Friday, June 3.
Is your canola stand on target?
Canola success starts with a uniform stand of five to eight plants per square foot. Canola counts at the two- to four-leaf stage provide a check up on the seeding operation and if canola is on track to achieve its full yield potential.
Oyen Crossroads Museum is open for the season
Hello everybody! The Oyen Crossroads Museum is back in business for the 2022 summer season. We are excited to once again share the wonderful history of our town…
Building a cabin out of plastic bottles
At Jackfish Lake, Sask. a newly constructed 1,300 square foot cabin is unlike any other structure in the area because its shell is made of thousands of upcycled plastic bottles.
The Clown Family is coming to Kindersley!
One of the many highlights of a rodeo are the jokes and antics performed by the rodeo clown, and this is sure to be the case at the upcoming Kindersley rodeo on the first weekend of June.
The Klarenbach Report May 31
On May 11, I published my Bullish sentiment anticipating a move higher based on the Kansas City and Chicago wheat charts in the Klarenbach Grain Report.
Letter to the Editor: Give Bruce Simmons a Hello!
Congrats to all graduates! Best of luck in your endeavours but never forget your roots and cherish them!
Pop 89: Be better than this
This morning I walked past a couple who are clearly not from here. So, of course, I said hello.
How to improve flea beetle management
Flea beetles can do a lot of damage in a short time. To avoid beetle shock, growers and agronomists across the Prairies will want to scout as soon as seedlings emerge…
Check It Out: Nodding off to sleep mirrors agreement
I heard someone say, the reason we “nod off to sleep” in a boring meeting is so it looks like we’re emphatically agreeing with everything.
Standing up for law-abiding firearms owners
New federal rules around handguns target law-abiding firearms owners instead of dangerous criminals.
Drug decriminalization: Statement from Premier Kenney
Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to the joint announcement of drug decriminalization between the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.
Kindersley Rodeo back in stride
After two COVID-19-impacted years, the Kindersley Rodeo is back with force next weekend. Organizers are excited for the show, readying to light up the West Central Events Centre…