SIBBALD NEWS: Welcome to the world Ellis Tiberius Gray Chiliak-Hill
Shaune and Lee Switzer went to Diamond Valley over the August long weekend and joined the Boyd and the Lauridsen families for some great visits.
KREW KUTS: Our History: Past or Present?
History plays tricks on all of us and especially our mindfulness and memories. Events in the past, what people said and did, the way they looked and behaved, often seems odd and old-fashioned.
Oyen Lodge Report: Summer Camp Kids visit with residents
Hello everyone. August is half over and is going too fast. I hope everyone is enjoying the sunflower month.
First Avenue sidewalk sections being repaired
Crews are grinding, cutting, pouring, smoothing and ruffing up new surfaces on many sidewalk sections on both sides of First Avenue.
Oyen firefighters deployed to Jasper
Oyen Fire’s Kenton Wagstaff along with 3 other firefighters from across special areas have been deployed to Jasper to help with the wild fires.
Who doesn’t like a party?
It was evident the Oyen Long Term Care residents and their guests had a great time at the Fiesta luncheon hosted by the Family Resident Council on August 11.
BMO FARM FAMILY: 100 years of farming with the Stammers Family
The Stammers family feels like they’ve hit the jackpot with the lifestyle they lead. “We have had the best place to watch our family grow, from the beautiful sunrises...
Cohen Jorgensen awarded Lanfine Wind Scholarship
Congratulations to Cohen Jorgensen, the recipient of the Lanfine Wind Badlands Baseball Academy Scholarship, awarded to a student who has successfully completed...
Alberta’s Equine Emergency Disaster Fund Applications Now Open
The Alberta Equestrian Federation is now accepting applications for expense relief through the Equine Emergency Disaster Fund.
CFSEA Launches Fall Grant Cycle
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta opened their Fall 2024 Community Grants applications. All registered charities, qualified donees, and non-profit groups are welcome to apply.
Penton: Canada: Small population, big medal haul
It’s no surprise that the world’s athletic powers, the United States and China, stood atop the medal standings when the Paris Olympic Games concluded Aug. 11.
Pop 89: Walk it Off
After another scare concerning my brother’s health I feel weak and wobbly and find myself pacing my living room like a caged creature.
Check It Out: We’ve got to get back to the truth
A cartoon sketch showed a subject to the king, approaching the throne. The commoner reported to the king, “The bad news, Sire, is that the famine is getting worse. The good news is...
KREW KUTS: Our Historical Record - 1965
“When is it too soon to write history” is the subject of a recent discussion in “The Economist,” the well-known British news magazine.
Mental health pilot extended until next June in Alberta schools
Extra funding announced today recognizes the complexity and regional diversity of mental health needs in Alberta’s schools, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said.
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, Aug 17
FICTION: Break To You / by: Neal Shusterman, A Sorceress Comes To Call / by: T. Kingfisher, There is nothing Wrong with Her : A Novel / by: Kate Weinberg...
Creating Canada’s best recycling program
Alberta is creating Canada’s most comprehensive recycling program to reduce waste and keep cell phones, power tools, solar panels and more out of landfills.
Engaged citizens make a difference
Economic hardship. Climate catastrophe. Partisan politics. Albertans may well have reason to despair this summer. But there is hope.