How to take farm safety courses online
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place annually during the third week of March. This campaign encourages farmers, farm families, workers and communities…
The Barnders: Egg-laying superhero
Enjoy The Barnders, cartoons for Ag Safety Week March 10 to 16, 2024.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Celebrates Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Heritage
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place March 10-16 and this year farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities…
Oyen Lodge Report: Change at the Lodge
Hello everyone, a bit of a change at the Lodge: I, Dianne Spath, have taken over for Sara on her maternity leave.
Oyen Briefs: Kinsmen Club: Its Early Roots
A series of events in Oyen during 1958 offer insights into the science of demography (“demos” – people; “graphia” – description).
Winners of the Crossroads Beef Expo Raffle ’24
Michael and Marie Kulyk of Buffalo bought their winning ticket from Big Country Agricultural Society member Don Good.
Believe it or not, socks get people talking!
Anyone who hung around Fred and me last year knew we often wore matching pressure stockings! Not the mundane colours.
Buffalo News: Good and bad news
This week, there has been both good and bad news. I wish the good news were more frequent. Congratulations to Marie Kulyk, who won the jackpot at Acadia Valley on March 2.
A Homesteader’s Story: NO MORE SPUDS AND A 2-STOREY SOD HOUSE
An article by J.E. Hess printed in the history book “Many Trails Crossed Here” records the story of his father homesteading in Oyen in July, 1910.
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes Mar 9
NON-FICTION: How to Beat Depression and Persistent low mood : a brief, evidence based self help treatment / by: Mark Papworth, The Life Triumphant : mastering the heart and mind / by: James Allen…
Viva Vitality: Poison Prevention Week – Tips for a Safer Home
Each year, more than 4,000 Canadians lose their lives to poison. The amount of yearly unintentional poisoning deaths is now rated higher than transport-related deaths in Canada.
Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce Scholarship winners
Congratulations to Connor Maclean, son of Troy & Sherry Maclean, who was one of the Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce’s scholarship recipients!
Lions Scholarships presented to three deserving students
Fred Beynon, Scholarship Committee Chairman and President of The Oyen Lions Club, was proud to present three $1000 scholarships recently to ambitious students from the area.
Remembering the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Brian Mulroney on February 29th. Between 1984 and 1993, Mr. Mulroney left a memorable mark on our nation…
Screening for colorectal cancer saves lives
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re 50 to 74 years of age, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding you to get screened for colorectal cancer.
Digital water licences speed up drought response
Alberta is asking thousands of water licence users to move their licence online to save time, reduce red tape and help the province during a drought.
Sky high technology to assess crop damage
As part of Budget 2024, Alberta’s government is investing in drone technology for faster, easier assessment of wildlife damage to crops.
Protecting Albertans from drought and floods
Alberta’s new Drought and Flood Protection Program will fund a new wave of projects to help protect homes, businesses and lives.
Newspapers in Education Week: Empowering young minds
Newspapers in Education Week is celebrated every year during the first full week of March and this year it will be marked from March 4 to 8, 2024.