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Well, as it turns out, my optimism really did pay off — the Blue Jays are still going strong. Suddenly, even people who normally think baseball is boring are joining the bandwagon…

Baseball statistics are getting ridiculous. Every day, it seems, some analytical expert delivers a new statistical category that, ultimately, will probably result in fans learning…

For a child in West Africa, Ukraine, or the Philippines, a simple shoebox filled with toys, school supplies, and a personal note can mean the world.

Before we moved to our newly built country house further up the road, we grew up in a little home nestled in a small gully beside the highway, about eight miles outside the nearest town.

Have you ever reached the end of a momentous chore and been surprised to find you’re not as ecstatic as you imagined you’d be?

I’m not sure if it’s true, but I’ve heard semi drivers who transport beer constantly get asked if they give away free samples.

Ten seniors gathered at 6 p.m. on Oct. 8 for a potluck supper featuring a variety of salads and desserts. We gathered in front of the large TV screen to watch the final game between the Blue Jays…

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend with some good food and family time. I’m not sure if you were all ready for that snow that blew in—I know I sure wasn’t.

We are back with 18 new arrivals in the last two weeks. Adult fiction welcomes two new members: Heart Strings by Ivy Fairbanks and Promise in Fire by Jasmine Walt.

ADULT FICTION: Circle of Days / by: Ken Follett, The Sisters of Corinth / by: Angela Hunt, The Daughter of Rome / by: Angela Hunt, The Woman from Lydia / by: Angela Hunt…

The following is the winning entry in the Town of Oyen Library’s Short Story Contest. Congratulations to grade 7 student, Rowenna Broadhead.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 208 and Big Country Agricultural Society hosted a public forum for candidates seeking the mayor’s chair and six council seats…

Albertans will soon help decide the look of the province’s first new licence plate in more than 40 years.

Alberta’s Winter Rules for utilities are now in effect, helping keep lights on and homes heated during the province’s coldest months.

Drumheller RCMP have charged a local businessman with sexual offences following an investigation into assaults that occurred over several years.

Nine Albertans have been named this year’s inductees into the Alberta Order of Excellence, the province’s highest honour, during an investiture ceremony at Government House.

More than 2,000 Albertans have shared their views on the future of the province’s health system, helping guide major structural changes now underway.

BDC Small Business Week, a definitive event celebrating national entrepreneurship, has been held every year since 1979. For the 2025 edition, taking place from October 19 to 25…

BDC Small Business Week, taking place from October 19 to 25, 2025, is a worthy opportunity to take a step back and assess the current landscape for female entrepreneurs.

Well, my last column didn’t exactly age like a fine wine — more like that leftover pumpkin pie lingering in the back of the fridge a few days too long.

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

Enjoy this week’s comic strips and have a laugh!

Connor McDavid could have asked for the moon, and Edmonton Oilers’ owner Daryl Katz would have somehow arranged to have it pulled from the sky.

Last week I performed Mother’s Apron twice in Medicine Hat, Alberta. It’s been a while since I’ve inhabited my apron-costumes, aprons, and the lives of a group of the women they represent…

A 7-year-old said to her mom, “I’m so thankful you’re my mommy.” Her mom was getting all teary-eyed until her daughter continued, “Other people’s moms only give them healthy lunches.”

Alberta is making it easier for companies to explore and extract silica sand on public lands, a move aimed at reducing the province’s reliance on imports and supporting economic growth.

Premier Danielle Smith has issued new mandate letters to her cabinet, emphasizing affordability, disciplined spending and streamlined government services.

You’ve probably heard that buying local boosts your economy and helps lower your carbon footprint. For those reasons alone, it’s no surprise that this practice is gaining popularity.