Community seminar held at Sedalia
A two-day community seminar was held at Sedalia Community Hall on August 18th and 19th. The guest speaker was John Graff, president of Living Streams…
Changes to lab service delivery in Alberta
To improve lab testing and reduce wait times for Albertans, Alberta Precision Laboratories will now deliver community lab services across the province.
THE BIBLE: Fossil Fuel vs Bible Predictions
I believe the time has come or is overdue for a good open discussion about the Bible, not as a religious book but as a manual on how God wanted us to live on His Earth.
Harvest Time
It's harvest time in Battle River—Crowfoot. Although the expectations for crops vary greatly depending on the area, farmers across the region and from coast to coast to coast are getting ready to harvest.
Hanna Chamber of Commerce holds annual Golf Tournament
Sixty-six golfers took part in the Hanna Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, August 15. A great time was held by all!
Viva Vitality: A Healthy Relationship with Food
A healthy relationship with food is a perspective on eating that includes physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual health around eating.
Acadia Valley News, Aug 17
So, the last time I sat down to write the news, it was June 29th, and I was talking about the heat. Here I am on August 17th, and I'm still talking about the heat!
Danielle Smith rejects proposed Clean Electricity Regulations
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith threw down the gauntlet over the recently announced proposed Clean Electricity Regulations. On Aug. 14, she rejected those proposals vehemently.
Over $4 million to be invested to the Western Grains Research Foundation
On August 15, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced an investment of over $4 million to the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF)…
Hanna Fall Fair Parade 2023
The streets of Hanna were lined with happy spectators as the annual Fall Fair Parade wound its way through the community.
CAPP, Clean Energy Canada react to Clean Electricity Regulations
Reaction was coming in fast and furious to the long-awaited announcement of federal Clean Electricity Regulations on Aug. 10.
Hanna SHOW and SHINE 2023
The Hanna Cruisers held their Show and Shine in downtown Hanna this past weekend. The event has been a fixture in Hanna for 24 years…
Oyen Lodge News, Aug 14
Hello everyone! Hope everyone is enjoying the last stretch of summer. We sure have been at the lodge, keeping busy with field trips, fun activities and even hosting special guests.
OYEN FARMER’S MARKET, Aug 11
The weekly Oyen & District Farmer’s Market was held on August 11 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. The event featured a delicious turkey lunch served by the Acadia Colony and a bake table by the United Church women.
GETTING OUR DUCKS IN A ROW!
Nancy Hanson was going through some photos and came across this one from August 2022 of a mother duck leading her family up her driveway.
SUMMER FAMILY FUN!
Oyen & District Family and Community Support Services held a free Family Fun Friday on August 11 at the Clock Tower Park.
100 YEARS OF SERVICE
MacLean’s Funeral Home held a community celebration last week to commemorate a century of serving Oyen and area.
Working at the Cereal Post Office
June Bateson is gaining valuable work experience at the Cereal Post Office.
How to identify verticillium stripe
Verticillium stripe is the hottest new disease in canola world, rising to yield-damaging levels in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan and found in all growing regions across the Prairies.
News publishers and broadcasters call for Competition Bureau investigation into news blocking
News Media Canada, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters and CBC/Radio-Canada (“the applicants”) have applied to Canada’s Competition Bureau to investigate Meta’s abuse of its dominant position…