Kids … get ready to rope!
Tacabree Country is hosting a kids' dummy roping contest during the rodeo in Hanna on Saturday, September 16.
Youngstown school history
The history of Youngstown School has been preserved, thanks to the town’s history book “Youngstown Memories - Across the Years.”
Pop 89: Sloowww Down
Sometimes, it takes a catastrophe to slow us down. My brother had a stroke. Medical professionals refer to a stroke as an “event.”
Check It Out: Is freedom of expression no longer free?
A defence attorney told his client, “I have good news and bad news. First, the bad news. The blood test came back, and your DNA is an exact match with that found at the crime scene.”
Penton: Expectations high for Rodgers in New York
Aaron Rodgers is headed for the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio — that’s a given — but the 39-year-old quarterback is first making a pit stop in New York.
The Bizarre Bazaar
Every spring and autumn on a Thursday and Friday, donations from residents of Hanna and surrounding communities fill the curling rink and skating rink.
Brault Roofing museum donation
Big smiles all around as Joseph LaGrange from Brault Roofing presented a $2500 cheque to the Oyen & District Historical Society.
Cereal Kids Rodeo Buckles
Cereal Kids’ Rodeo Senior High Point - Ivy Miller. Carter Link made the presentation.
Highway 899 road work south of Empress to Highway 41
The pre-construction meeting is now completed and engineers are anticipating initial preparatory work will get going September 11 or shortly thereafter.
Drumheller RCMP issue warning to public in wake of recent suspected overdoses
On September 1, 2023, Drumheller RCMP responded to three separate incidents of suspected fentanyl overdoses within a few hours of each other.
Back to School
As summer ends and kids reluctantly go back to school, and as families get back into the fall routine, we are seeing the direct impacts of Liberal caused inflation.
Why not nominate a volunteer star today?
The spirit of volunteerism is a cornerstone of strong communities and nowhere is this truer than in rural towns in Alberta, such as Hanna, Oyen, Cereal, Youngstown and many more.
IT’S A POOL PAW-TY!
A sure sign that summer is on its way out is when staff begins the draining of the pool. Canines and their humans were invited to the pool on Monday, August 28.
Big Stone Corn Roast
The Big Stone Corn Roast was well attended on Wednesday, August 30. Event proceeds went to the Fire Department.
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Blood Indian Park Campground and Berry Creek Reservoir
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters at Blood Indian Park Campground and Berry Creek Reservoir.
Alberta’s strong fiscal management continues to secure Alberta’s future
Alberta is on course to record a $2.4-billion surplus at the end of 2023-24, despite an unprecedented wildfire season and ongoing economic volatility.
HANNA TOWN COUNCIL: Nickelback signage
The Town of Hanna is considering various options to enhance its entrance signage and capitalize on its association with Nickelback.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes, Aug 31
Just a Regular Boy : A Novel / by: Catherine Ryan Hyde, The Survivors : A Novel / by: Alex Schulman, Vampires of el Norte / by: Isabel Canas, Meet Me at the Wedding / by: Georgia Toffolo, and more.
TUESDAY MORNING TREK
Nancy Hanson was out and about last Tuesday morning and came across some interesting sights.
Celebrating 25 years of honouring Alberta's seniors
The nominations for the 2023 Minister's Seniors Service Awards are now officially open, marking a significant milestone as we celebrate a quarter-century…