Check It Out: We lived to see the day Trudeau promised to resign
There’s a tall tale about a Canadian senior citizen who encountered a Genie who told him he would grant him one wish.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Resigns
Battle River-Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien Kurek released the following statement on the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
KREW KUTS: “Displaced Persons” Explained
The “Siberian Six,” I silently called them, six people in four families living here, friends of my parents, all with a remarkable story to tell although it has been somewhat muted…
ALBERTA WELLNESS: Preventing Cervical Cancer
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, a time to learn about cervical cancer — how to prevent or find it early.
Taking action to double Alberta’s oil production
The Government of Alberta is working with partners to increase pipeline capacity in pursuit of its goal to double crude oil production and increase exports to the United States.
Aligning MLA compensation with public sector best practices
The Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services has approved updates to MLA compensation and caucus budgets, to better align with public sector best practices.
Last chance to scrap the cap: Minister Schulz
Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement on Alberta’s official response to the federal…
Refocused health care: Continuing the conversation
Albertans are invited to share their feedback as work continues to refocus and improve the province’s health care system.
Santa’s elves at the Legion Hall
Santa’s elves met at the Legion Hall before Christmas to fill nearly 300 candy bags for Santa to deliver on Christmas Eve.
OYEN LODGE: Residents ring in the new year
Hello, everyone. Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Christmas Holiday with family and friends.
OYEN BRIEFS: Margaret Berg wins Oyen Lions 50/50
At their organization meeting October 8, the Oyen Town Council appointed me as one of their representatives on the Big Country Regional Recycling Society for another 3-year term.
BUFFALO NEWS: Rescheduled concert taking place late Februar
I take this opportunity to wish all my readers a very happy new year including good health and good fortune. We hope for a good crop and the same good calf prices.
Paige Siegel receives Jardine Bursary
Paige Siegel is in her second year of the Physical and Occupational Therapist Program at Medicine Hat College.
Getting active in the New Year
The New Year is a perfect opportunity to embrace healthier habits and prioritize well-being. You can start today.
KREW KUTS: A Crossroads Museum Story – Finale
Gerard and Annie Peck, as previously noted, moved from Oyen to Calgary in 1938 where they retired.
Penton: Looking into 2025’s crystal ball
Russian sniper Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s record for most career National Hockey League goals (894)…
Pop 89: Lighten Up
In my last column, I was still undecided about my “word of the year.” A month before January, my siblings and I began considering which word we'd like to bring with us into the new year…
Goal for 2025: seek common sense solutions
If you've set goals for 2025, you're not alone. A man told his friend he decided to quit smoking but then asked his buddy for a cigarette.