South Central Senior Boys Basketball: Scorps capture Provincial Bronze Medal
The South Central High Scorpions senior basketball team capped off an amazing season by winning the bronze medal at the Alberta Schools Athletic Association 1A Basketball Provincial Championship.
Good turnout for PRPS Spring Council of School Councils
On Tuesday, April 9, the Council of School Councils had their spring meet up at Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) division office.
KREW KUTS: The Goose Lake Line: Part 4
Infrastructure like railways are systems shaping our world, as Deb Chachra describes in her new book “How Infrastructure Works.”
Order of the Eastern Star supports many programs
The members of Serenity Chapter #113, Oyen, Order of the Eastern Star, are committed to supporting the youth in their local communities.
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.