Consort RCMP charge three individuals following copper wire operation
Due to an ongoing investigation into copper wire thefts affecting Alberta’s Critical Infrastructure, Consort and Coronation RCMP developed a strategic plan…
Viva Vitality: Quit smoking – and stay quit!
For some people, quitting smoking is easy, but staying quit is the challenge. There are those who successfully quit and then six months later, a year and a half later, or five years later, they start smoking again.
Provost RCMP investigate mischief to wind turbines and issue safety warning
Provost RCMP are currently investigating three incidents of mischief to wind turbines which have occurred during the past three days.
Program gives high school students healthcare employment
High school students in Alberta are getting an opportunity to gain paid healthcare work experience this summer.
Canada Day in Oyen!
Canada Day celebrations in Oyen were well attended with kids and adults alike having lots of fun and enjoying the tasty outdoor BBQ!
The Oyen Leisure & District Society Presents: “The Fall 'Pickle' Ball”
The Oyen & District Leisure Society (ODLS), in partnership with The Big Country Agricultural Society, is excited to welcome Alberta Superstar Drew Gregory to perform LIVE in concert for our “Fall 'Pickle' Ball” fundraising event…
New sign at the hamlet of Jenner
The ribbon cutting for the new sign at the hamlet of Jenner happened following the school’s Exhibition of Learning, which had a theme of Commitment to Community.
Grade 6 Farewell!
On June 24, New Brigden School celebrated four amazing students who will be heading to SCHS for Grade 7 next year - Ridge, Quade, Jully and Alaina.
Oyen Lodge: Baking cookies was this weeks’ one-on-one activity
Hello Everyone. It’s hard to believe June has gone so fast, and we haven’t even had a hot summer yet, but July is here, so the weather may be unpredictable.
Sibbald News: Beehive of activity
Seeding operations have pretty much been completed. Spraying crop and hoppers continues. A few ditches are being cut as haying will soon begin.
The First to 5000 Dressed Hangers!
My name is Antonia Shubert and I live in Oyen Long Term Care. I asked the nurse if I could have something to do; she suggested the hangers. Well, I took her up on it.
Oyen Crossroads Museum Treasure Hunt
The Oyen Crossroads Museum is Open for the Summer! We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm. Drop in for a tour, we’d love to see you.
Penton: McIlroy dealing with ‘major’ scar tissue
Professional golfers don’t like to use the word ‘choke’, but how else to explain what Rory McIlroy did to hand the 2024 U.S.Open championship to Bryson DeChambeau?
Growing Through Grief: Some loss takes you to your knees
Some loss takes you to your knees. When we are in pain, we do need support and unfortunately all too often its not so easy to find.
SPORTS TALK: Oilers remarkable run ends in heartbreak
Over the last two months, a love affair developed between hockey fans coast to coast and the Edmonton Oilers.
Pop 89: Saved By This Place
I cut across the village campground behind my place to get to Page's in time for the puck drop. But when I saw the couple with the Maryland plates from a bike ride I had to stop and introduce myself.
Check It Out: Can't keep Canadians quiet
This little note said: “Don't worry about getting older. You're still going to do dumb stuff, only slower.” Do those words also apply to government?
Literacy Growth Displayed at Exhibitions of Learning
Superintendent Reagan Weeks Impressed by Literacy Growth Displayed at Exhibitions of Learning Across Division.