Big Country Rodeo 50/50 Winners
50/50 Winners at the Big Country Rodeo Club’s Junior/Senior High School Rodeo: Big Country Agricultural Society held a 50/50 raffle each day of the rodeo.
Viva Vitality: Connection is Prevention
If you are experiencing feelings of loneliness or social isolation, you are not alone. Globally, loneliness, isolation and lack of connection has become a public health crisis.
Oyen Kindergarten Graduation
Oyen Public School celebrated Kindergarten Graduation on May 30th.
Letter: PYROMANIACS
Just wondering if all pyromaniacs live in Alberta and BC. I believe Saskatchewan has as much forest as the other provinces, but they don’t seem to have any wildfires.
It’s time to scrap the cap
Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean issued the following statement…
Myrtle Varney celebrates her 100th birthday
About sixty family and friends gathered at the Oyen & District Seniors Centre on May 18, 2024, to celebrate Myrtle Varney’s 100th birthday (May 17 was actual birthday).
BCAS presents cheque to Oyen Ministerial Association
On May 3rd, Linda Bingeman, vice president of the Big Country Agricultural Society, presented a cheque to the Oyen Ministerial Association in support of the work they do in the community.
Breakfast program at Oyen Public School
The breakfast program at Oyen Public School (OPS) has been running for about six years and came about to ensure every student at the school had the opportunity to begin their day with a healthy meal.
KREW KUTS: An obscure photo enlightens
The dedicated volunteers who compiled the first series of local history books in the 1970s and 1980s deserve our unconditional praise.
SPORTS TALK: McDavid is running out of time in Edmonton
As the Edmonton Oilers battle the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final, its pretty clear Oilers' superstar Connor McDavid needs to win now, as the window to win is closing.
Penton: McDavid the worthiest Hart Trophy finalist
What criteria should be used to determine the winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy as Most Valuable Player in the National Hockey League?
Pop 89: Curious Friends
The biggest adjustment is the adjustment to people. I hear myself say that as I enter the Regina Airport parking lot. I’ve spent so much time alone on the prairie that when the Park reopens…
Check It Out: There’s still time to learn from our mistakes
A sign in front of a local business read, “I’ve learned so much from my mistakes that I’m thinking of making more!” After browsing through my news feed…
HIGH SCHOOL RODEO SHOOTING CHAMPS!
Hailey Muenchrath of Rockyford won the Junior High Light Rifle competition. Whip Gertner of Stettler won the HS Trap Shooting.
Oyen Chamber of Commerce hosts bi-monthly meeting
The Chamber of Commerce had their bi-monthly meeting on May 15, 2024 at the FCSS Youth Centre. Cynti from Bakers Dozen provided a wonderful lunch…
OYEN BRIEFS: Shirley Clark looking for old family photos
In June, Shirley will travel to Norway to visit family from both sides of her grandparents. During the visit, her cousin will take her to Andrew Oyen’s birthplace.
Viva Vitality: Celebrating World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), recognized annually on May 31, is a chance to raise awareness about the impacts of tobacco use.
Consider the lasting impact of legacy planning with the Community Foundation
May is Leave a Legacy Month; a time to reflect on how you can leave a lasting impact on the causes that matter most to you.