On April 30, 2026, the Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce hosted a Spring Town Cleanup in conjunction with the students and teachers of South Central High School…

Lauretta Thygesen celebrated her 100th birthday on May 9, 2026, at the Royal Canadian Legion Chapelhow #284 in Calgary. She was surrounded by her children…

The Fertile Valley Baseball League is back with seven teams in play for the 2026 season. The back-to-back defending champion Oyen Eagles, the Kindersley Cubs, Klippers, Raiders and Stallions…

CALGARY – A new organization called Vote to Stay launched today to mobilize Albertans who want the province to remain in Canada ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum.

Alrighty then. That's enough of the darn wind! Calmer weather or rain showers are always welcome in these parts. More snow – are you kidding? My grandson called it the 15th winter!

Hello everyone. The rain showers sure are greening things up and it looks great. Also the smell of fresh cut grass along with the spring air flowing through the windows is always so refreshing…

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced May 21 that her government will add a second separation-related question to the province's Oct. 19, 2026 referendum ballot…

EDMONTON – Alberta's government is rolling out a new generation of Welcome to Alberta border crossing signs featuring the province's Strong and Free motto…

One of the great things about being Member of Parliament for Battle River–Crowfoot is having the honour to represent the men and women of CFB Wainwright.

EDMONTON – Alberta's government is launching an expert panel to strengthen how post-secondary education prepares students for an artificial intelligence-driven economy.

We, the coordinators behind the petition circulating in Oyen requesting that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Centennial Park name remain as is, have decided to write a letter…

HANNA - Hanna RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a man caught on security footage trespassing at a residence on 5 Avenue late on May 20, 2026.

EDMONTON – Alberta's government is investing $10 million over three years to advance artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions in the province's health-care system.

OYEN - The Big Country Agricultural Society covered grant applications, facility upgrades and event planning at its May 11 general meeting.

EDMONTON – Alberta RCMP removed 122 impaired drivers from provincial roadways during enhanced traffic enforcement over the Victoria Day long weekend, May 15-18, 2026.

EDMONTON - Drumheller-Stettler MLA Nate Horner will not continue as Alberta's Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board when Premier Danielle Smith unveils her new cabinet…

EDMONTON – The Alberta RCMP is reminding drivers this May to take basic precautions to prevent the theft of vehicles and their contents.

As I look up from my office desk, I see the beautiful greenery of a succulent plant. No, it wasn't purchased from one of our area greenhouses.

It was not a great start for the new management regime for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) president and CEO Keith Pelley fired general manager…

I started writing this just before Mother's Day, as both an acknowledgement of all the ways I have been nurtured and nourished over the years by the women in my life.

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

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

I have a confession to make. I don't watch any of the talent shows. But a friend posted a clip of the recent American Idol winner, so I took a minute to listen.

Hello everyone. The rain showers sure are greening things up and it looks great. Also the smell of fresh cut grass along with the spring air flowing through the windows is always so refreshing…

Youngstown School's Class of 2026 gathered in the warm light of a weathered barn for graduation portraits. From left: Hannah Beasley, Logan Moggridge, Mandy Conners and Austin Kitching.

Sherry provided information about the renovation plans which the contractor had laid out at the time of an earlier appraisal and reminded us of specific grant information.

Kim Walker (Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce President) presents a cheque for $1,030 to Deanne Smigelski to go toward the school’s breakfast program.

A young Fire Safety Day participant grips the hydraulic spreader tool while a Hanna firefighter looks on, as the Special Areas Board and Town of Hanna Fire Department…

Students at Youngstown School gathered around a new Broil King barbecue donated by East Central Gas Co-op. The co-op covered the full cost of the unit.

The Town of Oyen council decided through resolution to change how certain traffic signs are handled on one end of town. The decision was made at the May 12 regular meeting of council.