ABmunis event addresses recurring and new challenges to municipalities
More than 400 municipal elected officials and senior administrators met at Alberta Municipalities’ two-day Spring Municipal Leaders’ Caucus (MLC) in Edmonton to discuss key issues…
New parent and newborn line launches in rural Alberta
On March 4, Primary Care Alberta (PCA) launched the New Parent and Newborn Line – a service that refers Health Link 811 callers in North, South and Central zones…
Cancer realities
On January 13, Dr. Daniel O’Connell, my follow-up surgeon for the last 10 years, determined there was a recurrence of cancer symptoms in my mouth…
Viva Vitality: Heads up! Recognizing, preventing and treating concussions
As parents, coaches and educators, we need to understand the signs, symptoms and impact of a concussion, and know when it’s okay for athletes to return to play after a concussion.
Youth charged in fatal collision
CONSORT - As a result of their investigation, Consort RCMP has charged one individual, a youth under the age of 18, in connection to the Sept. 15, 2024 single vehicle motor vehicle collision…
Penton: Overall, Ovechkin’s a sniper, but he's no Gretzky
It was a legitimate question, coming from a person who is not a fan of the National Hockey League, but aware of the hype surrounding Washington Capitals’ sniper Alex Ovechkin’s drive…
Pop 89: Giving Up
I’m giving up coffee for Lent. For some reason, I can give up certain habits more easily for Lent than for a smaller size of jeans.
Check It Out: Non-profit groups give Canadians what they need
Children from both the past and present have always shared an entertaining perspective. An elderly lady recalled a vivid memory of being liberated in Holland at the end of WWII.
Exciting Playoff Hockey!
Oyen Senior Men’s Hockey ‘Eagles’ congratulate their goalie Mason Fildey-Holyj, who held on to a shut-out win over the Hughenden Jets Tuesday, February 25, at the Oyen Arena.
Oyen Lodge Report: Shirley Vanstone celebrates
Hello, everyone. The month of February has come to an end, so that means we are getting closer to spring.
PINK SHIRT DAY!
Pink Shirt Day is an annual event that takes place on February 26th to raise awareness about bullying and promote kindness.
Oyen Long Term Care adopts the White Rose Program
At a Family Resident Council meeting, some residents voiced a need for a more consistent and compassionate approach to end-of-life and bereavement in Long-Term Care.
OYEN UNITED CHURCH: $10K Mission and Service Grant helps Breakfast Programs
The Oyen United Church was successful in receiving a $10,000 Mission and Service Grant through the Chinook Winds Region of the United Church of Canada.
Badlands Baseball: Rylan Caplette-Tarrant, Greg Maccormack, Josh Rolheiser
Meet some of the players from the Badlands Baseball Academy.
Put Canada First & Defend!
After 9 years, the NDP-Liberals have weakened our military and as a result Canada has lost the respect of our allies. Our national safety and security requires…
Mobile mammography service to visit Brooks
BROOKS - Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program is coming to Brooks to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45-74.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: An Amish Cinderella
FICTION: An Amish Cinderella / by: Shelley Shepard Gray, B is for Bonnet / by: Shelley Shepard Gray, The Baxters : A Prequel / by: Karen Kingsbury…
ACADIA MUNICIPAL LIBRARY: Longer hours on Wednesdays starting March 11
This week’s new books include: The War We Won Apart: The Untold Story of Two Elite Agents Who Became One of the Most Decorated Couples of WWII by Nahlah Ayed (non-fiction)…