Viva Vitality: Winter Wellness – Move More, Sit Less!
As the winter season blankets Southern Alberta, staying as active as you typically do may present a unique set of challenges.
Oyen Lodge News: Prep for Valentine’s Day
This week at the lodge, we have started to prep for Valentine’s Day; our arts and crafts group has begun to paint some vases with reds and pinks.
CFSEA distributes $10,000 to “The Beej Project” through the Niwa Family Fund
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta values all their respected donors. One of the many ways donors choose to create a lasting legacy is through a Donor Advised Fund.
Penton: It’s now ‘Winnerpeg’ with NHL’s Jets
Hopes are higher than the Golden Boy this year for Winnipeg Jets to have playoff success in the National Hockey League.
THE DELIA GAZETTE: Ag Conference and Tradeshow coming to Delia Community Centre
Happy Birthday to all you Capricorns and Aquarians born in February! Dellas Raessler (1), Dave Smeyers (14), Nichole Clayholt and Florence Ducommun (17), Merle Morton (25), Brett Seidler (26)!
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Jan 26
FICTION: Bonding Over the Amish Baby / by: Pamela Desmond Wright, Good Taste: A Novel in Search of Great Food / by: Caroline Scott, Hemlock Island / by: Kelley Armstrong…
HAND HILLS GRAPEVINE: Keith Quaschnick steps down from long held position
Hello Hand Hills - now we are getting a chinook. This winter has been a real mixed bag of weather but we are through January - Yahoo!
It’s Time to Stop Greenwashing!
It’s time to have an honest and pragmatic conversation about environmental policy. This need became desperately clear when, on the second weekend of January…
BYEMOOR ENDIANG NEWS: Shrove Tuesday pancake supper
The Church at Endiang will once again host the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Endiang Community Hall from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Viva Vitality: Winter Wonderland – Tips for Staying Safe Outside!
With winter comes many fun outdoor activities such as building snowmen, skating, snowboarding, skiing, and more. All outdoor winter activities typically come with some risk…
Hanna Hawks at Brooks for basketball tournament
The Grade 7-8 Junior Hanna Hawks headed to Brooks for a basketball tournament where they won 2 out of their 4 games.
When a pause is not a pause: submissions still accepted in Alberta’s pension plan consultations
A deadline approaches for Albertans to again have their say on leaving the Canada Pension Plan…
Buffalo Briefs: Annual Valentine Extravaganza
Buffalo Ag Society will hold its annual Valentine Extravaganza on February 10, 2024 at the hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. Come out and dig in the sand for prizes…
Journalist Humbled by Community Support
Four months ago I was provided an opportunity to contribute as a Freelance Journalist for The Hanna Sentinel.
Expanding 2023 livestock drought recovery support
The governments of Canada and Alberta are expanding drought livestock assistance eligibility to help producers maintain breeding herds.
Gift of Life for Heart Transplant Recipient
Scott Ouellette suffered a massive heart attack on April 22, 2008, while playing Ball Hockey in Red Deer. Scott was airlifted via STARS to YYC (Calgary).
Oyen’s flour mill story dates back to 1931
Oyen’s history book “Many Trails Crossed Here” contains nuggets of history about Oyen and the citizens who lived there decades ago.
Pop 89: A little peace and quiet
“I had to leave for the library to find some peace and quiet,” I told my sister, returning to her house to work on this column.