Volunteer devotes her days to ‘making people happy’
“I say volunteering is genetic,” says Jack. “My mother had a huge passion for volunteering, and I envied her because I saw how she loved it…
Playground is a source of happiness for children of Cambodia and Oyen
In the spring of 2021, after more than five years of dedicated fundraising by Assumption School families and with the help of matching grants, we were thrilled…
Oyen Lodge News: First two weeks of April have been busy for residents
Hello everyone. Hope all enjoyed Easter weekend. Monday was April Fool's Day, but we didn't seem to have many pranksters.
Foundation of Faith and the National Prayer Breakfast
The Dominion of Canada denoted the dominion that God would have over the vast new nation of Canada, “A Mari Usque Ad Mare”—our national motto…
Youth engaged with the political process
It’s always great to see our youth becoming engaged with the political process. In Oyen last month during a town hall, in addition to a great turnout…
Oyen and District Seniors Report: Pickleball attracts new players
Pickleball continues to attract new players. The designated time has been changed from Tuesday evening to Thursday evening at 7:00 PM because Alsask has pickleball scheduled for Tuesday evening.
Oyen Briefs: Boil Water Advisory has been lifted
A boil water advisory was taped to the window when I arrived at The Oyen Echo office Tuesday morning. When I ventured down the street, I saw one at each downtown business entrance.
Viva Vitality: Cruising Confidently – Mastering Helmet Safety
With the weather beginning to warm up, many people will start bringing out their bicycles. So, what is the most important item to wear when riding a bike?
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes Apr 12
FICTION: Chasing the Horizon / by: Mary Connealy, The Long Ride / by: Del Pratt, It Must be True then : A Novel / by: Luci Adams, The Night in Question / by: Susan Fletcher.
Letter: DICTATORSHIP
Has Canada's Democracy quietly been eroded away? Did we become so complacent and let it slip away? I don't think any middle-class people in Canada…
Sports Talk: Sid the Kid needs to be traded this off season
Many NHL players are in good stances with their current organizations. You have guys like Jack Eichel, Auston Matthews, and Connor Bedard, all looking to make big impacts…
New wild horse foals in the backcountry
Spring signals a re-birth of both flora and fauna in Alberta including the arrival of new wild horse foals in the backcountry.
Special Areas Advisory Council holds Spring 2024 Meeting
The Special Areas Advisory Council held its spring meeting on March 27 and 28. The group welcomed Gordon Long as the newly elected representative for Special Area No. 4, Subdivision 1.
KREW KUTS: The Goose Lake Line - Part 3
In its beginnings, the Canadian Northern Railway remained in the shadows of larger and more competitive builders like the Canadian Pacific Railway.
PBR to Hold Debut Event in Kindersley
Fresh off winning his second PBR Canada Championship, Kindersley's own Dakota Buttar to hold the Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational at the Kindersley West Central Events Centre.
Penton: Major sports being stung by gambling
Widespread legalized gambling on sports events in North America is only a few years old, yet its dark side has bubbled to the surface.
Pop 89: Crank Up the Country
“Anything but country” is a common phrase heard when a group of university students or urbanites, my friends among them, say upon heading out on a road trip…
Check It Out: What does it mean to be disadvantaged?
Reading a transcript of a recent CBC investigative report caused me to recall my childhood when we watched one channel (CBC) on a black and white television.