The Undemocratic Liberal Leadership Race
I, alongside many Canadians, watched on January 6th as the Prime Minister announced his resignation. While I am glad he is leaving…
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Recognizing eating disorders
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre recognizes Eating Disorder Awareness Week from Feb. 1 to 7, 2025, with a purpose to raise awareness…
Letter: America short of cash
Gee, Mr. Trump, Canada did not know that America was so short of cash. You should have let us know and we could have probably floated you a loan to keep your lights on…
Penton: Chiefs aim for record third straight Super Bowl title
After a couple of surprising upsets in the preliminary rounds, including the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions falling in the first round, the Super Bowl matchup for this Sunday in New Orleans is a sports fan’s dream.
Pop 89: At Least You’re Not Seeing Dragons
My brother Doug is doing his morning word search exercises. He also moves his eyes along a wall chart image of a clock, then zigzags a pencil across a page, connecting letters to numbers.
Check It Out: Government’s promise is like a 7-day weather forecast
Canadian comedian Rick Mercer created a funny skit years ago about Canada’s 7-day weather forecast promising +1 temperatures.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Alaskan Blackout & The Wrong Rancher
Alaskan Blackout & The Wrong Rancher / by: Joanne Rock, Consider Me / by: Becka Mack, The Corsican Shadow / by: Dirk Cussler…
Alberta RCMP completes another year of Operation Cold Start
EDMONTON - From Jan. 20 -24, 2025, your Alberta RCMP, along with law enforcement agencies across the province, participated in Operation Cold Start.
Moving forward to deliver the health care Albertans need
Alberta’s government is making changes to the governance of Alberta Health Services as work continues to refocus the health care system…
Full speed ahead: fast-tracking permit approvals
Alberta’s government is unveiling a new policy toolkit to accelerate simple permit approvals, reinforcing its commitment to cutting red tape.
Alberta’s commitment to border security
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis and Minister of Justice and Attorney General Mickey Amery released the following statement on Alberta’s swift and unequivocal action…
New Parkland Institute research finds affordability, accessibility, and quality still falling short
EDMONTON - In the wake of the January 30th announcement by the Alberta government of $15-a-day child care rates to take effect in April, a timely new report…
Oyen RCMP provides update on Hit-and-Run incident in Bindloss
BINDLOSS – The Oyen RCMP has informed the community that the individual involved in the recent hit-and-run investigation has come forward to the detachment.
Luke Caskey receives $600 scholarship
Congratulations to Luke Caskey, who was the recipient of the $600 scholarship that was given by the family of the late Michael Smigelski…
Oyen Lodge News: Lucky birthday Bingo for Nina Dziatkewich!
Hello, everyone. Thank goodness the deep-freeze weather didn't last too long. But this is only January, so more is still possible to come in the next couple of months.
Grade 6 students residents at the Auxiliary
Grade 6 students from Oyen Public School had a fantastic time visiting residents at the Auxiliary last week for Bell Let's Talk Day!
$100,000 Donation Grows the Prairie Crocus Community Fund
OYEN – The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is grateful to have received a generous donation of $100,000 from the Special Areas Board.
Acadia Municipal Library: Del Pratt's latest book
We are happy to announce that we now have a copy of local author Del Pratt's latest book, Hatcher's Legacy, available to borrow!