Kurek: Community and the Christmas Season
It’s December, and Christmas is around the corner. I want to highlight some important points about this time of year and the joy it brings to you…
Penton: Argos’ Cup victory a boost for CFL
Talk about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers ensuring their dynasty status with a third-straight Grey Cup victory — and that talk would certainly have been expanded upon in this space…
Pop 89: It Starts In the Language
My friend Page emailed me the other day to point out the misuse of a word in a recent column. I just wish you’d let me edit it before it went to print, he said.
Check It Out: Does the truth set you free?
Although many people are looking for truth, it’s been said a mother who is concerned about her child does better research than the FBI.
Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season
To help ensure the holiday season is a happy and healthy one, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding all Albertans to protect their health and get immunized against influenza and COVID-19.
The Klarenbach Report, Dec 6
The Capital Alternatives Ponzi scheme discussed in the previous columns promoted high-yield returns with several investment vehicles.
A Brush With Art builds confidence
Participants in A Brush With Art say the program has given their confidence a boost and sparked — or in some cases, re-ignited — their pleasure in making art.
Viva Vitality
Many of us are feeling the stress and burden of increasing prices of groceries, gas, and other necessities due to inflation.
DESSERT IS SERVED!
SCHS hosted a successful Christmas Farmer’s Market lunch on Saturday, November 26 at the Oyen Legion Hall.
Four generations celebrating together at Christmas High Tea
Celebrating Christmas with a spot of tea, homemade finger sandwiches and desserts is exactly what this family from the Oyen area did on Saturday, December 3…
Veterinary professor at USask launches bovine health podcast
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) beef cattle specialist at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has launched a new podcast…
Penton: Enough already with gambling commercials
Police, ambulance and heavy security is required at: a) An outdoor speech given by the prime minister; b) A Justin Bieber concert; c) A Flames-Oilers game.
Pop 89: The Bard in Your Back Yard
In 2010 the Grammys decided to do away with the Polka category. “They can’t do that!” I complained to Carole, my producer, “Canadians clean up in that category!”
Check It Out: When Bill C-7 becomes personal
A teacher asked her students to use the word “beans” in a sentence. One girl said, “My father grows beans.” A boy said, “My mother cooks beans.
The Klarenbach Report, Nov 27
Governments restrict freedoms. Central Banks are destroying our standard of living. Fiat currencies are inflationary.
We’re twinning Highway 3
Alberta’s government is moving forward with plans to twin the important Highway 3 economic corridor between Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Oyen conducts strategic planning sessions
The Town of Oyen conducted three strategic planning sessions on Tuesday, November 22nd. Town Council was seeking the public’s input…
Steak & Lobster Fundraiser Dinner at Acadia Valley
This past weekend The A.V. Volunteer Fire Fighters hosted their annual Steak & Lobster fundraiser dinner for the first time since Covid.
East Sounding Creek 4H Club
It’s November 9, and we are down in the infield at the Big Country Ag building, wedged between tow bucking chutes sits the C.A.R.A weigh scale.
M.P. Kurek Highlights Flu Vaccines
Battle River—Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien C. Kurek received his annual flu shot on Friday in Consort…