Tourism spending recovers two years ahead of schedule
Alberta’s tourism growth is creating new opportunities for local businesses and supporting jobs for Albertans.
Provincial program to provide Oyen seniors with accessible transportation
Rural communities in Alberta, including Oyen, will receive funding from the provincial government for a program aimed at providing accessible transportation for seniors.
Viva Vitality: Improve your health with more plant-based foods and proteins
The latest version of Canada’s food guide emphasizes eating more plant-based foods and proteins due to their many health benefits.
HAND HILLS GRAPEVINE NEWS: Rancher’s Ball
Hello Hand Hills. Another week has flown by. Crazy things happened throughout this year, and this November is no different.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?
This juvenile badger was captured with a little point and shoot camera last Friday by Nancy Hanson.
BYEMOOR ENDIANG NEWS, Nov 18
The Endmoor Floor Curling Club did the Endiang – Byemoor community proud at the bonspiel in Botha on Nov. 16. The club sent two teams and each brought home the gold…
Recognizing Alberta’s sport community
Nominations to honour extraordinary Alberta athletes, teams, coaches and officials with Alberta Sport Recognition Awards are now open.
The Bear Necessities!
It was National Teddy Bear Day on November 14 and everyone at New Brigden School brought their favourite stuffed animal!
Hanna Ministerial Concert giving gifts
Rev. Dr. John Schaufele and his colleagues with the Hanna Ministerial Association are busy planning for the annual Ministerial Concert to be held at the Hanna Community Centre…
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, Nov 17
FICTION: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord / by: Celeste Connally, The Future : A Novel / by: Naomi Alderman, Just Once : A Novel / by: Karen Kingsbury…
Hanna curlers throw rocks early
Hanna Curling Club members got their season going early this year and were throwing rocks on November 1. Returning icemaker Sheldon Morgan has the ice…
Strengthening rural Alberta
New grants for non-profits, Indigenous and small communities will build capacity in agriculture, small business and economic development.
Penton: Long drought ends for Texas Rangers
No matter how badly a professional sports team performs, there’s always hope for brighter days ahead.
Pop 89: Lost Blooms
My mother always told us we were late bloomers. And it’s true we took our time growing up, gathering tools and stories and information, failing and finding and losing our ways…
Check It Out: Find your lane and stay in it
A woman admitted she was a hoarder but now calls herself a recycling bin enthusiast. While everyone is recycling their used items, we can’t help but notice…
New Brigden School Remembrance Day ceremony
New Brigden School held their Remembrance Day ceremony on November 8 with many parents and grandparents in attendance.
Oyen Public School Remembrance Day
A lovely Remembrance Day ceremony was held at the Oyen Public School on November 8.
Meet your BADLANDS BADGERS: Ayden and Luke
Ayden plays Outfield and enjoys steak. Luke is a Catcher and likes Steak & Potatoes.