CONSORT, AB - Police are continuing an extensive search for an 82-year-old woman reported missing earlier this week, with confirmed activity placing her in central Alberta the night she disappeared.

The surest sign winter was over on our farm wasn’t the calendar. It was the day Dad hauled the go-cart out of the barn. He built it during Easter break in 1970…

“Well, it’s one, two, three strikes you’re out at the ol’ ball game. Maybe. Maybe not. Let’s see what the ABS system says first before we send that batter back to the dugout.

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Kids are often mini versions of their parents. When my kids were growing up, one of them looked at a childhood photo of his friend’s dad and said, “Wow! Your dad looked just like you!…

3Cs Coyotes were off to Olds, Alta., for the U15 B provincials March 27-29. The first game was Friday afternoon, and the 3Cs came out of the gate flying with seven goals in the first period…

Hello everyone. It looks like some more winter weather has arrived, but it seems to melt in a day or two. It just seems to snow enough to give us some exercise shovelling again.

Spring weather is here. Snow flurries and bright blue skies. Don’t put your winter gear away just yet. It’s a mixed bag.

The Special Areas Advisory Council met in Hanna on March 26 and 27 for its regular spring meeting, bringing representatives from across the region together to review ongoing initiatives…

The first week of March brought beautiful weather, but by the morning of March 8, conditions had taken a turn—rain, snow, bitter cold winds, and treacherous roads…

The Easter hunt will continue through the Easter break. Each time you check out a book, you will have a chance to win an Easter egg. There are still plenty of eggs to be found.

Following months of relentless advocacy from Conservatives and provincial partners, the Liberal government has backed down on its refusal to approve the emergency use of strychnine.

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation aimed at defining and protecting what can be labelled as “Alberta Whisky,” in a move it says will strengthen the province’s global reputation…

Eligible Albertans at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness will be able to receive an additional vaccine dose at no cost starting April 7 through participating pharmacies…

Alberta will give its energy regulator new authority next month to enforce weed and pest control on oil and gas sites, in a move the province says is aimed at protecting farmland…

OTTAWA — Ukrainians who came to Canada under an emergency travel program will have an extra year to apply to extend their work permits, the federal government announced March 31.

Before I ever wrote a column, we had a cat who thought he could. Marmaduke was my favourite. A big orange-and-white tabby with more personality than most people.

For many casual sports fans, this is the week they start paying attention to golf. It’s Masters Week at Augusta, Ga., and this year’s edition offers up a number of intriguing questions.

The CN Tower in Toronto appears on a $2 coin that went into circulation last week. “Canada's engineering excellence reached new heights with the building of the CN Tower…

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With the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) major junior playoffs upon us, I feel this issue should be addressed. Before the Ontario Hockey League Brampton Battalion moved to North Bay in 2015…

I’ve heard that growing old is like software updates: every time something improves, another thing crashes. A dear friend of mine recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

The Lodge is decorated for the Easter holiday, with lots of bunnies and coloured eggs all around. Easter weekend is just around the corner, so I hope everyone has a great long weekend.

Fred Beynon, chairman of the Scholarship Committee for the Oyen Lions Club, was delighted to present post-secondary scholarships to two highly deserving students this year.

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League has appointed veteran hockey executive and coach Melody Davidson as its new commissioner, effective May 2026.

Alberta’s government is expanding its Educational Assistant Internship Program this spring to increase access to trained support staff in classrooms and help school divisions…

Oyen has appointed Sacha Martens as its new chief administrative officer, the town announced in a media release.

Nearly 250 people turned out for the fourth annual Oyen RME Day on March 25, despite blustery weather. “It’s wonderful to see the community spirit every year from young and old!”