KREW KUTS: A Crossroads Museum Story - Part 4
The year 1937 began with the customary New Year’s Eve dance in Oyen - music provided by the Excel Orchestra while the OK Orchestra was entertaining at Cereal…
Viva Vitality: All I Want for Christmas is to be understood
Communication is everywhere. It’s essential to every part of life, shaping how we connect with others and even how we understand ourselves.
Drumheller RCMP execute search warrant and arrest and charge two
In July of 2024, Drumheller RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) officers initiated a drug trafficking investigation in and around the community of Drumheller.
Letter to the Editor: Fighting Wars
Canada was able to finance the fighting of 2 World Wars, and I’m just wondering why we can’t fight a war on poverty the same way.
BUFFALO NEWS: Jake Mathews concert has been rescheduled
Please note the Jake Mathews concert in Buffalo has been rescheduled to a date early in 2025. Watch this column for further information. All tickets already purchased will be honoured.
Oyen & District Food Bank announces poster winners
When Chloe Proudfoot heard the Oyen & District Food Bank needed help, she said, “Let’s make posters!”
Grade 5 and 6 class goes skating!
The Grade 5 & 6 class from Oyen Public School had an amazing time skating for gym this past week. The excitement was contagious…
Hard working Cashius Norris receives BCAS Scholarship
It is no surprise that the first-born of Jerilyn and Greg Norris of Sibbald would follow in his family’s footsteps.
4-H Alberta celebrates growing financial confidence in Alberta’s youth
4-H Alberta is proud and thrilled to announce and celebrate the launch of generous and strong new funding from TD Bank Group.
Bursary cheque presented to Bella Kovitch
On behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion 208, Imogene Hauck (right) presents a bursary cheque to Bella Kovitch at the Remembrance Day celebration.
KREW KUTS: A Crossroads Museum Story - Part 3 continued
This is an ongoing summary of news events concerning the Gerard Peck family in 1936. Mrs. Annie Peck led prayers at the “World Day of Prayer” in Oyen in early March.
Penton: Golf putting brakes on ball flight distance
The world of professional golf is set to undergo a major transformation within the next two years, as the two major governing bodies…
Pop 89: 100 Kinds of Hope
Hope has a checkered past, a sullied reputation. We’d like to trust hope, we raise it to dizzying heights, and then, so often, it falls.
Check It Out: Faith communities are the backbone of many charities
It’s the season for giving, and kids have their lists ready. One parent said that every year, her son asks for a Costco-size box of hot pockets, and his grandparents happily oblige.
Where Is My Ambulance group voices concerns
The following are excerpts taken from a blog posted by wheresmyambulance.com, which state all the information provided was attained through Freedom of Information requests…
Alberta lays track for passenger rail renaissance
A made-in-Alberta plan for sustainable passenger rail service could transform provincial travel, an MLA told the legislature as an online survey on the issue entered its final few weeks.
Prairie Wind Milling announces opening of new state-of-the-art seed and grain cleaning plant
Prairie Wind Milling (PWM) is excited to announce the upcoming commissioning of its new, state-of-the-art seed and grain cleaning facility in Oyen, Alberta.
Tis the season to practice road safety
December is often a month full of celebrations with family and friends. If you’re partaking in holiday festivities this season, make sure to plan for a safe ride home.