Back to School!
Summer is wrapping up, normal fall routines are getting back into the swing of things, and kids across Canada are headed back to school!
KREW KUTS: History - Continuities & Discontinuities
The past is not absent, it has presence. This is what Eelco Runia explains in “Moved by the Past: Discontinuity and Historical Mutation” (2014).
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, Aug 30
FICTION: All the Colors of the Dark:A Novel / by: Chris Whitaker, The Backtrack / by: Erin LaRosa, The Epic Guide to Dragon Masters / by: Tracy West...
Street Dedication in Memory of Dr. Edmund R. Dorosz
Nearly 50 people gathered at the corner of Main Street and 11th Avenue East on August 17 to participate in the unveiling of a sign dedicating the street in memory of Dr. Edmund Dorosz.
Ed Dorosz was a valued community member
In September of 1973, Dr. Dorosz of Regina visited Oyen. The survey conducted the summer before Ed’s arrival...
OYEN LODGE REPORT: Garage Sale is the highlight of the week
Hello Everyone. This has been a busy week. The weather has been fantastic if you like it warm. Monday morning was exercises.
Dakota Buttar partners with Cup Series Production Manager to bring event to Kindersley
One of Canada’s most decorated riders, Dakota Buttar has teamed up with Canada Cup Series Production Manager Peter Gebraad to host the first-ever PBR event in Kindersley...
Remembering Ed Dorosz
Veterinarian Ed Dorosz made a big impression in our community. Ed, Sandy and their family moved to town in the early ‘70s. Always a riot when Ed came on a call.
Krause & Waldner Families
After nearly 60 years of farming, Stan and Robin Krause from Jenner, Alberta, will officially be hanging up their hats at the end of this harvest season.
Museum Musings: South Central High Students welcomed visitors
The Oyen & District Crossroads Museum doors closed for the summer on Friday, August 23.
Oyen receives $11.8 million from Transport Canada
Transport Canada officials announced in a recent press release that the town of Oyen will receive $11.8 million to expand the Oyen Rail Yard.
Hooked Order of the Eastern Star Rug
The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world that allows both men and women to be members.
New Brigden’s Devon Hayworth is the new voice of the Klippers
The Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers are excited to announce the hiring of Devon Hayworth as the new voice of the Klippers.
Penton: Encouraging start to Blue Jays’ rebuild
When a Major League Baseball team like the Jays falls flat on its face, it not only disappoints fans from Deer Lake, Nfld. to Duncan, B.C., and all points in between...
SPORTS TALK: Weak point of Oilers may have gotten weaker
The Edmonton Oilers defence, long considered the Achilles' heel of a team with championship aspirations, has just taken a significant hit.
Pop 89: The Habit of Joy
“People seem lost,” says Betty while I wait for the library kettle to boil. "We don't have any real gathering place or reason to get together anymore.
Check It Out: The relationship between toxic food, allergies and ailments
Someone humorously wished that mosquitoes would suck fat instead of blood. Thankfully, the mosquito population has been decreasing.
Viva Vitality: Be a safe pedestrian
September brings the start of a new school year and the reminder to slow down in school and playground zones. Reminding your children to be smart pedestrians is equally important.