The future of health care is in Albertans’ hands
As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to refocus the health care system, Albertans are encouraged to register for one of the upcoming in-person engagement sessions…
CFSEA Launches Spring Grant Cycle
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta will launch their Spring 2024 Community Grants on February 6th after their Grant Writing Workshop.
Investing in natural drought and flood protection
Watersheds are areas of land that drain rainfall and melted snow into streams, rivers and lakes. Healthy and resilient watersheds play an important role in preventing drought…
Contract awarded for Alberta drought modelling
The last three years have brought droughts and water shortages to various parts of Alberta, including most of southern Alberta last summer.
Penton: NHL coaches usually not unemployed too long
When Minnesota Wild fired coach Dean Evason in late November after a miserable start (5-10-4) to the 2023-24 season, they didn’t have to struggle too long to find a replacement.
Pop 89: Epiphanies
My first exposure to “epiphany” was to The Epiphany, the night the three men wisely gifted baby Jesus. A personal “epiphany” happens when one is hit by a profound insight.
Viva Vitality: National Non-Smoking Week January 15 – 21
As we welcome the year 2024, we also welcome National Non-Smoking Week which takes place January 15 to 21. This week is dedicated to encouraging people to be healthier…
Check It Out: Helping those who have ‘gone through the wringer’
Listening to a millennial explain the phrase “gone through the wringer” was interesting. I’m old enough to know what a “wringer” is, but this fellow had no idea.
Oyen and District Seniors Report: First Potluck Supper
Twelve members braved the frigid temperatures to attend the first potluck supper of the year. We had many delicious warm main course dishes and desserts…
Starry Night Café returns
Hanna's Front Row Centre Arts Council is pleased to bring back their popular entertainment evening - Starry Night Café.
SWAT takes aim at youth wellness
Hanna’s JC Charyk Student Wellness Action Team (SWAT) is gearing up to embrace February with their Wellness Retreat during the day for students of JC Charyk…
Viva Vitality: New Year, New Goals
As we step into 2024, it is the perfect moment to envision and set meaningful New Year's resolutions. Have you ever found yourself setting ambitious goals…
Agricultural drought assistance: Minister Sigurdson
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement on how the government is preparing to assist agricultural producers…
Big Country Thrift Store serving Oyen for nine years
This year marks the ninth year Big Country Thrift Store (BCTS) has been serving the people in Oyen and area. The store's manager, Tracy Hudson, has been there from the very beginning…
THE DELIA GAZETTE: We’re on the high-speed, downward slide into Spring! (Hopefully!)
The Delia School Travel Club appreciates all the discarded electronics people have brought to the library for fundraising. The bins still have room for more…
BYEMOOR ENDIANG NEWS: Isabel Nixon celebrates 100th Birthday
The main topic of conversation lately is of course the cold weather. The mild weather we were enjoying disappeared quickly as a polar vortex plunged the province into frigid temperatures…
All Talk and No Action
With the new year well underway, the temperature dropping, prices continuing to rise, and another “Trudeau vacation scandal,” Canadians are paying the price…
HAND HILLS GRAPEVINE: Mother Nature is playing the payback game
Hello, Hand Hills! Mother Nature is playing the payback game. Nice weather thru November and December leads to terrible winter weather in January.