For 16 years, I’ve had the privilege of curating a special edition dedicated to Canadians who served our country—past and present—especially those who paid the ultimate price.

Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald has completed his first mission to China, meeting with government officials and industry leaders to promote Canadian farm and food products.

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Even though we’ve all used them at one time or another, vending machines are the “Rodney Dangerfield” of the machine world — they get no respect.

There are times when I would rather be miserable. It’s like sometimes misery just feels right. lol! Yup I just wrote that.

If this year's World Series could be narrowed down to a simple ‘Who killed the Toronto Blue Jays?’, let’s get right to the point and play a sports version of Clue.

I was on my way to lay some flowers on the graves of Val Marie’s ancestors last Sunday evening when out of the corner came a flashing light.

There’s an old joke that claims it was disappointing to discover a universal remote control didn’t control the entire universe.

Sunday, October 26, was the first day of the Winter Series Gymkhana held at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen. Fifty-five people of all ages come out for a day of Halloween dress-up with their horses…

Hello everyone! The month of October sure went by fast. It’s definitely getting a little frostier in the mornings, and we’ve had some windy days.

Time is changing, and so are our hours. As of November 1, we will be updating our opening hours. The only change is that on Wednesday, we are now open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Stage Hanna is preparing to present a new angle to their audience this season with a new angle.  Director James Gregson invites you to “Step back in time to the golden age of radio…

EDMONTON – For half a century, Alberta’s Green Certificate Program has been helping high school students gain hands-on skills and launch careers in agriculture.

October 20, 2025, was a momentous day in the life of Patricia Siferd, former resident of Acadia Valley and Oyen. After years of study and research in the Department of Human Ecology…

TILLEY - On Oct. 31,  2025, at 10 a.m., emergency services personnel, which included Brooks RCMP, County of Newell Peace Officers, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Departments…

Alberta is helping farmers, ranchers and rural entrepreneurs turn their way of life into tourism opportunities that showcase the province’s western heritage.

Loneliness is a universal human experience like hunger or thirst. It is a natural signal that something is missing from our lives—in this case, human connection.

As The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program marks its 50th anniversary this year, this remembrance season brings to mind the inspiring story of Second World War veteran Cliff Chadderton…

Where has October gone? Friday was Halloween, and I have to admit—I looked pretty scary in the mirror that morning. Overslept, scrambled to get a few things done…

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Curling in Canada through the years has been dominated by players from Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, but No. 1 on the all-time list of Canadian greats is from St. John’s, NL.

Thirty years ago, in October 1995, I began creating lists of words, arranged in two columns, with the heading: Spotting the Subtle, Enormous Difference Between.

Alberta is proposing changes to its Water Act to make more water available for farmers, ranchers, businesses and communities.

Alberta families who applied for support through the Parent Payment Program by Oct. 27 started receiving payments Friday.

Here’s a bit of medical humour for you. Doctor: How is the little girl doing who swallowed ten quarters last night? Nurse: No change yet.

Hello, everyone. The residents are still enjoying some outdoor walks, with the weather still in double-digit temperatures. Halloween is approaching soon…

The Oyen and District Curling Club is preparing to launch its 2025-26 season this November, running through the end of February.

Oyen residents had the opportunity to learn about cybercrime prevention during a free webinar hosted by ATB on October 7.