Penton: New Year off to a blistering start
Seattle Kraken won seven straight road games to set a National Hockey League record, Tom Brady may have played his last game in the NFL, Canadian Brooke Henderson won…
Check It Out: Are you up to a challenge?
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld said, “You have to motivate yourself with challenges. That’s how you know you’re still alive.”
Pop 89: Curling alone
Looking at my calendar, I see my week covered in scribbles: Monday: take buddy to Pontiex clinic; Tuesday: bake muffins for B&B, feed cats, litter box (maybe)…
EMS to collaborate with on-call physician to support patients locally
The Oyen Big Country emergency department (ED) will continue to be temporarily closed daily from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., due to a lack of nursing staff.
Innovation and Ingenuity: Solutions that work for you
In my work as the Member of Parliament for Battle River—Crowfoot, advancing our nation, on all fronts is key and often forgotten…
Addressing Alberta’s rural physician shortages
To help bring more physicians to rural Alberta, Alberta’s government is working to offer physician training in Lethbridge and Grande Prairie.
Just say no to Just Transition
When the federal government writes down its plans for Alberta, we should take a close look.
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announces intake for CCUS projects
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson made a significant announcement on the carbon capture, utilization and storage front…
Celebrate your heritage with Family Literacy Day on January 27
On January 27, 2023, families, libraries and literacy groups across the country will once again celebrate Family Literacy Day…
Wacky Hair Day at New Brigden School
New Brigden School had a busy and fun week last week! It was Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 26 which led to some very good discussion.
SHARP SHOOTERS!
Assumption RC School has officially started their archery program. Thank you to Jack for putting on this refresher workshop!
Power outages cause grief for Oyen area
Oyen and district experienced a power outage beginning in the early hours of January 18th. ATCO Electric reported their service territories experienced a higher than normal frequency of power outages…
Patients celebrate 30 years of lives saved by the lottery on a mission
The 30th edition of STARS LOTTERY launched to the public today at four in-person events across the province, giving Albertans a chance to win more than 2,100 prizes…
History of Oyen’s hospital
The history of Oyen’s hospitals is captured in Oyen’s history book “Many Trails Crossed Here.” Dr. H.C. Swartzlander came to homestead in Oyen in 1913.
Youth in philanthropy
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta will launch their 2023 Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) program March 1st 2023.
Penton: NHL bottom-feeders drooling over Bedard
Like a six-year-old kid window-shopping at the toy store a few days before Christmas, National Hockey League general managers…
Growing Through Grief: Stepping Into the Unknown
This past weekend I drove back to Val Marie to attend a baby shower and see some dear friends and family. As I drove, a lot of memories came flooding back.
What is depression in children and teens?
Experts used to think that only adults could get depression. Now we know that even a young child can have depression that needs treatment to improve.
Boil-water order rescinded for Town of Oyen
Alberta Health Services has rescinded a boil water order for the Town of Oyen issued Jan. 18.
Check It Out: When will we be free from bureaucratic pressure?
When a senior citizen was asked what is the best thing about being 104 years of age, she replied, “No peer pressure.”