Hello, Everyone. Thank goodness the cold snap is over for a while, and we are back to some nicer temperatures. January is almost over, and soon February will be here.

The library is hosting a weekly craft starting on Tuesday, February 26th, lasting for four weeks. It will take place after school from 3:30 to 4:30. The whole family is welcome to join the fun!

OYEN — The Crossroads Centre rode into 2026 with a sold-out night of bull riding, live music and community fundraising as the Third Annual New Year’s Eve Bull Riding event…

For most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, moving into a care facility becomes necessary at some point. Such a big change disrupts all aspects of a patient’s life, including their social life.

Damien Kurek will be the Conservative Party of Canada’s candidate in Battle River–Crowfoot in the next federal election.

The Alberta government is investing $2 million to plan an expanded inpatient tower at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, a project expected to add beds and increase capacity…

Brooks RCMP has arrested and charged a 46-year-old male, a resident of Brooks, with human trafficking and other offences, stemming from allegations over the past five years.

The Alberta government says new and expanded exemptions under the province’s Water Act will make it easier for farmers, ranchers, communities and businesses to store and use water…

The New Year is the perfect time to refresh your habits and set goals for better health. What you eat affects more than just your physical well-being.

On Nov. 25, 2025, at approximately 1:49 p.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a two-vehicle head on collision on Highway 21 near Three Hills.

Alberta is building homes at a record pace, pushing past 50,000 housing starts for the first time and setting a new all-time high for the second year in a row.

On Friday morning, Saskatchewan wasn’t just cold — we were winning cold. Eight of the top ten coldest places in Canada were right here, including Saskatoon and North Battleford.

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

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

A new scholarship program at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business will ensure that a commerce degree remains a realistic dream for students…

I’m reading the works of the Franciscan Richard Rohr. I like how he talks about Mystery. He says we know we are at the heart of Mystery when dualities disappear.

Winnipeg Jets fans got quite a shock in January when an 11-game winless streak during the middle of what had been a mediocre National Hockey League season dumped the Jets into 32nd…

In a time where it can feel like everything in the world is out of control, we need more than ever to decide how we will respond.

Did you know the Superman character made his official comic book debut in 1938, and was created by Canadian cartoonist Joe Shuster?

Ten people gathered for the first Pot Luck of 2026 at the Oyen and District Seniors Centre. We enjoyed a delicious meal with a variety of main course dishes and one dessert.

It sure was nice to have some warmer weather; unfortunately, it created some slippery ice in areas. All the snow is almost gone, and then there will be cold temperatures to come…

Our 4-H agenda ran a little slower for the month of December,  on the 30th those of us that have heifers and/or a Pen of three Project (a Pen of Three is a group of 3 females…

Alberta readers dove into everything from poetry and Indigenous knowledge to cozy science fiction and true crime-inspired mysteries in December 2025…

Alberta’s government says it spent 2025 celebrating the province’s history, supporting arts and culture and investing in community programs aimed at strengthening connections across Alberta.

Mix together in a 9X13 pan and cover with foil. Bake at 300 degrees for 3 hours. NO PEEKING! Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles and ENJOY!

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta says it has received a $193,400 donation from Anchor J Ranches that will support agricultural research, innovation…

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta has launched a five-week public awareness and advocacy campaign aimed at drawing attention to what it says is a growing infrastructure funding deficit…

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Impact Award, an annual program that supports innovative…

MEDICINE HAT – The local Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) community lab in Medicine Hat will now be providing Sunday services, by appointment only, beginning January 18th.

Alberta has begun routinely offering a new cervical screening test to people aged 50 to 69, shifting away from regular Pap tests as the province works toward eliminating cervical cancer.