SPORTS TALK: Dallas Stars will win the Stanley Cup
As the NHL playoffs kick off one team many here in Western Canada know very little about are the boys from Broadway.
Growing Through Grief: Commitment
What do you think about when you hear the word commitment? What comes to mind for you? When I think about it I think of my work in education…
Pop 89: How do YOU Make a Living?
“I renewed your books,” Betty announces as I step into the library. “And there's a whole new pile over there.”
Check It Out: How to keep housing affordable
Finding affordable housing is challenging these days, and this joke is a good illustration ... Because they had such a large family, a couple with twelve children had difficulty finding a house to rent.
Evy Miller places second at 4-H Provincial Speak Offs
Grade 11 SCHS student, Evy Miller, sent us her 4 H Provincial Speech. The topic was “Has Education changed to set Youth up for success? Are they given tools…
Oyen Briefs: “Community” is a group effort!
Town administration has now completed a multi-faceted project entitled ‘Building a Community Development Strategy for Oyen’ with Natalie Gibson of InnoVisions & Associates.
Viva Vitality: Food waste isn’t garbage – composting is where it’s at
Don’t let food scraps get thrown in the trash bin at home. Take some time to understand about composting and how it will work for you.
KREW KUTS: Music of the Rails
“Watershed year” is a term that highlights change in what people do or the way they perceive and think about something. In this district, 1912 was such a year.
SPECIAL AREAS: Regional Irrigation Project Hosts Local Information Session
The investigation into regional irrigation continues to move ahead, and an open house is being planned this May to highlight progress in Phase 2 work.
OYEN LODGE NEWS: April has gone so fast
Hello Everyone. It's hard to believe April has gone so fast. The weather has been wonderful. The residents are enjoying their walks and the sunshine.
Nurse practitioners to help strengthen primary care
A new program will support nurse practitioners to work independently and provide Albertans with more access to primary care clinics.
LETTER: Gold standard book available at the Town of Oyen Library
I am delighted and encouraged to discover in The Echo on April 24 that the Town of Oyen Library has acquired a copy of Bessel van der Kolk’s exceptional book…
Have your say on auto insurance
Alberta’s government wants to hear from Albertans on how to make auto insurance more affordable and stable for the long term.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes, Apr 26
NON-FICTION: Alberta Driver’s Handbook: over 200 questions and answers on how to pass your GDL road test / by: Jackson T Markbrown…
Numerous Large Seizures Strain Alberta SPCA Resources
On April 23, 2024, the Alberta SPCA was asked to assist the RCMP during an investigation on a property in Mountain View County.
Delicious pulled pork luncheon for volunteers
Maryann Burns, FCSS Executive Director, and Pamela Stark, FCSS Volunteer Co-ordinator, served a delicious pulled pork luncheon to a smaller than usual (probably because of the poor weather)…
Safety consultant shares her daughter’s story
Students from grades 7 to 12, staff, parents and grandparents gathered at the Eaton School gym on Wednesday afternoon, April 17th, to hear what Sandra LaRose had to say.
SPORTS TALK: Talk of NHL expansion
There has been a decisive uptick in discussion about National Hockey League expansion in recent weeks. And we aren’t merely talking affiliate expansion and the push towards a 34-team league.