Hello, everyone. Sorry there was no news last week; I was away, so I will combine the two weeks together. Everyone is enjoying the nice, warm winter weather—surprising for February.

Albertans are being invited to nominate community heroes for the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards, which recognize individuals, organizations and groups that improve the quality of life…

Seven people gathered on the beautiful evening of February 4th for the Seniors Pot Luck. (Attendance was impacted by members being away on vacation, or closer to home…

Against the winter stillness of an east-central Alberta farm, Bianca and her daughter Leah share a moment of comfort and connection.

South Country Co-op will raise funds for local mental health initiatives this month through its annual Communities in Mind campaign, running Feb. 9 to 23 at 39 locations across southern Alberta.

Forty-five Alberta-based athletes are set to compete for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina, highlighting the province’s continued presence…

On Jan. 27, 2026, Oyen RCMP responded to a break and enter which occurred at the Bindloss Community Center. It is believed that between Jan. 6 and Jan. 27, 2026, unknown persons(s)…

Alberta’s labour market began 2026 on strong footing, with employment rising sharply in January and the province’s unemployment rate falling below the national average…

It is with hope and humility that I accept the endorsement of grassroots Conservatives at our party convention. It was a vote for the hope of an affordable, safe and self-reliant country…

Alberta’s mountains, badlands and urban centres are appearing on screens around the world following the release of a new Netflix romantic comedy filmed in the province.

Alberta recorded strong job growth last month, adding 41,800 full-time positions despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, according to Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade…

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Minister R.J. Sigurdson says he is disappointed by a federal decision rejecting the emergency use of strychnine to control Richardson’s ground squirrels…

The Alberta RCMP is reminding business owners of crime prevention practices that can help reduce risk of theft and damages.

Alberta’s government will table Budget 2026 on Thursday, Feb. 26, as the province faces declining resource revenues, ongoing trade tensions and continued global economic uncertainty.

The Alberta RCMP is reminding drivers that it’s essential to remain distraction free. Operating a vehicle requires a motorist’s complete attention to be aware of other vehicles and pedestrians…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed the federal government’s decision Wednesday to scrap Canada’s electric vehicle sales mandate, calling the policy unrealistic…

Living well isn’t about one workout or one good night’s sleep. It’s about how we move, sit and rest over the course of an entire day. The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines offer simple…

Some weeks, Dolly Parton just shows up uninvited in my brain and refuses to leave. This week was one of those weeks.

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

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

Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team begins its quest for gold Feb. 12 vs. Czechia and, of course, this calls for a bold prediction: Canada will not win gold.

My column title comes from a quote by the podcaster Sarah Isgur, who said: “There’s a reason it’s called ‘Letter From a Birmingham Jail’ and not ‘Letter from a Birmingham Starbucks.’”

Teachers hear all kinds of comments from their students. One teacher was asked, “When did the world stop being in black and white and change to colour?”

An Oyen-area resident is celebrating a $100,000 lottery win after adding EXTRA to his ticket and checking it through the Lotto Spot app.

The 5th annual Keith Mitchell Memorial has come and gone, and what a weekend it was. Saturday evening’s draw was standing room only, with great curling, even better company…

Lawrence Hanson selects a bowl of soup during the Oyen United Church Soup & Sandwich event on Jan. 30, 2026, as volunteers kept the lunch service running smoothly.

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) has distributed $568,052 to charities and community organizations across the region through its Fall 2025 grant cycle.

ADULT FICTION: The Shop on Hidden Lane / by: Jayne Ann Krentz, The Invisible Woman / by: James Patterson, The Lighthouse by the Cove / by: Amy Clipston…

After a decade of Liberal waste and mismanagement, Canadians are struggling to get by. Many of you here in Battle River–Crowfoot already feel this, as you sit down at the kitchen table…

The Alberta government is investing $5.3 million through the Wetland Replacement Program to restore and construct 67 hectares of wetlands across central and southern Alberta.