MP Kurek Hosts Town Halls in the Special Areas
Battle River-Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien C. Kurek visited Oyen, Empress and Youngstown earlier this month, continuing his 2023 town halls.
Penton: Fresh faces in world of sports
The world of sports continues to supply fans with fresh new faces, extraordinarily talented athletes who sometimes hit the headlines and then fade away…
Check It Out: Why a true story receives media criticism
Someone speculated the tenth movie in the Fast and Furious franchise might be called “Fas-ten (Fast 10) your seatbelts”.
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.
Gun & Sportsman Show & Sale in Hanna
The Hanna Rod & Gun Club hosted their Gun & Sportsman Show & Sale on Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16 at the Hanna Curling Rink.
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.
Penton: Be careful out there, Connor Bedard
Now that he’s officially a member of the Chicago Blackhawks after being chosen No. 1 in the NHL draft, Connor Bedard will be under more scrutiny than a paroled shoplifter at Walmart.
Penton: Save the Leafs; trade Matthews in a blockbuster
It’s time for another blockbuster trade in the National Hockey League. Way back in November, 1975, the hockey world was absolutely stunned by the news that Boston’s Phil Esposito…
The Strength of Alberta Agriculture
Farmers across Alberta have endured a very trying summer. Severe drought, hail, fire, and storms, have wreaked havoc on one of Canada’s most critical industries.
Penton: Ohtani’s spectacular play getting better
The most amazing athlete of our time — perhaps of all time — is the multi-talented Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani, and his 2023 baseball statistics with Los Angeles Angels are off the chart.
Growing Through Grief: Acknowledgement
When we lose our special someone we start out in just plain disbelief and absolute shock. It is hard to describe the pain and yet anyone who has lost someone special knows it.
Check It Out: Guard against apathy
I read somewhere that a politician is a person who will lay down your life for their country. It’s meant to be funny, but it may be why Franco Terrazzano…
Pop 89: Revery
You may recognize this poem by Emily Dickinson. I have long been tickled by it. And yet, the more I think about it, the more I realize that revery arises because of bees and prairies and clover.
Oyen Crossroads Museum looking for phones
We here at the Oyen Crossroads Museum hopes everyone had a fun Canada Day weekend!
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.
Grasshoppers wreak havoc on crops
Farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan are watching the skies, waiting for much needed rain. But for some crops, it’s too late.
Crescent Point releases 2023 ESG report
Crescent Point Energy Corp. announced on June 28 the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report “highlighting the company’s strong environmental, social and governance…
Acadia Valley News Jun 29
As I sit down to write the news today a storm is rolling through town. It’s absolutely pouring, and the power is out. I’m feeling very thankful for the moisture.
Prairlie Land archery pros head to South Africa
Four Prairie Land School Division students are headed to South Africa as part of a Canadian archery All-Star team tournament.