Penton: One word for Caitlin Clark: Dominating
She was born on the 22nd day of January, 2002, wears No. 22 for the Iowa Hawkeyes and her team finished No. 2 in the NCAA women’s basketball championship…
Pop 89: The Love of A Place to Land
My brother is making his way back to his island home, longing for land to light on. I am left with an empty home. Who knew that at sixty-six, I would experience empty nest angst?
Check It Out: Taking responsibility for your health
This was recently posted on Facebook: “When people say - enjoy them while they are young, they’re talking about your knees and hips, not your kids.”
LETTER: Re: Repercussions of Exposing Corruption
In her column on April 16, 2024 Joan Janzen outlines how the Mayor of Chestermere Alberta was removed from office by a conspiracy of defeated candidates…
KREW KUTS: Newspapers provide colourful details about the Goose Lake Line
The growth of daily newspapers in Canada was at its peak (soon facing the challenge of radio broadcasts) as the fledgling Goose Lake Line wound its way westward.
Tour of the Oyen Fire Station
Shaune Kovitch is the Director of Municipal Services at Special Areas, but he also has another important job: Fire Chief for the Oyen Fire Department.
BCAS GYMKHANA WINNERS!
Fifty-nine equine enthusiasts participated in six Gymkhanas hosted by the Big Country Agricultural Society between October 29, 2023 and March 24, 2024.
Revamped health advisory system gives voice to rural Albertans – minister
Revamped advisory councils blanketing the province will help ensure that the government understands and addresses rural health-care challenges while improving service…
Debtonation
Debt and deficits are sometimes uncomfortable but necessary subjects to talk about. This is especially important in the context of the recent Federal Liberal Government’s budget…
Oyen Lodge: The Lodge welcomes a new resident this week
Hello everyone. Well, we went from a beautiful weekend to some cool weather again. It was a great weekend for getting some yard work done.
Playground is a source of happiness for children of Cambodia and Oyen
This photo captures the wonderful Assumption School families crew who journeyed to Cambodia to build the playground this February.
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, Apr 19
GRAPHIC NOVELS: Dog Man : The Scarlet Shedder / by: Dav Pikey, Tater Tales 2, The King of the World / by: Ben Clanton, Wings of Fire : Book Seven/Winter Turning…
Viva Vitality: Growing More for Less – Create a bountiful garden without breaking the bank
This year, many of us will be looking to the vegetable garden to save money on groceries.
Social Media wants your money
The American way (read: capitalism's primary goal), which greatly influences the Canadian way, has always been about separating you from your money.
SPORTS TALK: Potential rule changes for junior hockey
On Sportsnet’s Hockey Night in Canada broadcast, Elliotte Friedman leaked potential rule changes for junior hockey. If enacted, the rule changes…
Penton: Run for Stanley Cup is wide open
Now that the 1,312-game preliminaries are almost over, the 16 National Hockey League playoff teams get down to serious business.
Pop 89: Exposed & Eroded & Getting Old
On every birthday, I feel a need to drive and read, not at the same time. Last week, we drove to Eastend to roam the dinosaur-boned hills and eat burgers at Jack’s Cafe.
Check It Out: Repercussions of exposing corruption
Here’s some wisdom from a five-year-old: “I’m going to sleep with my mouth open so the tooth fairy can just grab my loose tooth out of my mouth.”