Congratulations to Jaron Jorgenson who was awarded Second Place in the Primary Poster category in the Oyen Legion’s 2024 Remembrance Day Poster Contest.

I would like to thank the SCHS work experience girls who assisted me with various activities. They did a wonderful job assisting me, helping the residents and learning how to relate to seniors.

You want to know why the smarter and more productive immigrants are leaving Canada? Ask an immigrant. Ask me.

Alberta’s government has provided a one-time grant of $3.2 million to twelve applied research associations to upgrade equipment, facilities and infrastructure.

At their June 18 meeting, members of the Consort Chamber of Commerce learned that the organization has been recognized with a 2024 Chamber of the Year Award.

First, we will be running two summer reading programs. The first one is the TD Summer Reading Club which can be found online at www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca.

ADULT FICTION: Daughter of the Blood / by: Anne Bishop, The Poppy Fields / by: Nikki Erlick, Deep End / by: Ali Hazelwood…

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John Herron, Kaydance Stammers and Jonah Gajudo. All three are excited to start their new responsibilities, which include touring visitors around our many buildings…

The Dorothy Community Hall Association presented a cheque for $15,000 to be put towards the repairs and revitalization work completed on the Dorothy Elevator…

Poutine is considered Canada’s national dish, originating in Quebec in the 1950’s. What better way to celebrate Canada Day, than to serve homemade Poutine to your family and friends?

On July 1, the people of Canada come together from coast to coast to celebrate in style with live events, entertainment, large gatherings, fireworks and parades.

Over the years, Canada has produced many artists whose talents have shone both here and abroad. Can you identify the following ten?

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Major League Baseball in 2025 has produced a wide variety of spectacular catches, some outstanding hitting, precise pitching and more than a few surprises…

I've been taking long walks in the evening, starting just before sunset, knowing that even as I get further from the village, the sky will light my way for hours to come.

What's the difference between a pessimist, an optimist and a realist? A pessimist sees a dark tunnel. An optimist sees light at the end of the tunnel.

The crab apple and apple trees have lots of apples on them this year. The residents are enjoying their walks outside and their time in the gazebo.

Wanda Diakow is the Economic Development Officer at the Special Areas Board. Her work centers on improving the vitality and sustainability of the rural community through strategic initiatives.

This is a photo of the building of Highway No. 9 between Calgary and Saskatoon in 1930-1931. Roads were built with horsepower and manpower and small, basic equipment, due to lack of funds.

Joyce (Jorgensen) Radcliffe who grew up near New Brigden played with the band known as The Happy Plus during her high school years.

The results are in! Many of our members are part of the Carcass project. We met on May 12, when we brought all our projects to the Crossroads Centre.

Hanna 4-H District Beef Show is long done but local youth participating in this event held in Hanna on June 6 & 7th were: Coleman, Cooper and Camrie Norris…

ADULT FICTION: A Dance of Lies / by: Brittney Arena, My Friends / by: Fredrik Backman, The Marriage Pact / by: Kathleen Fuller…

We are told that these are great ways to help the environment by keeping material out of the landfill. Individuals can reduce and reuse on their own…

CORONATION - On June 16, 2025, Coronation RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at the Castor Fish Pond.

This week’s collection of new books includes A Gambling Man by David Baldacci, An Ethical Guide to Murder by Jenny Morris (both adult fiction), and Sweet Farm…

You are not alone in wanting more connection. In fact, 1 in 4 Canadians say they feel lonely frequently or always. Dr. Jeremy Nobel says, “just like thirst is a signal you need hydration…

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