Making 2024 Your Best Year Is Your Responsibility. Start by Making Better Choices.
There is no way to predict what 2024 will bring except that your life will continue. It is entirely up to you how your life continues.
A Year-End Message for 2023
As we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2023, I am reminded of the resilience and unity of Canadians in the face of adversity.
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes, Dec 31
FICTION: Starstruck / by: Amy Clipston, GRAPHIC NOVELS: Cat Kid Comic Club / by: Dav Pikey, DVD: Oppenheimer…
Happy Bucking New Year Event is a huge success
The Happy Bucking New Year event was better than the Big Country Ag Society (BCAS) hoped for. Dave Cordick from BCAS described the event as “electrifying”.
Advisory Council Welcomes Minister McIver to December Meeting
Special Areas Advisory Council concluded their final meeting of 2023 in Hanna, where they addressed various issues and provided guidance regarding the 2024 budget…
Hanna RCMP investigating fatal residential fire
On December 18, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Hanna RCMP received a report of a residential structure fire in the 200 block of 4 Avenue West, in Hanna.
Fuel tax relief: Statement from Minister Horner
The provincial oil price-based fuel tax relief program will be reinstated on Jan. 1, which means Albertans will continue to save money at the pumps.
Penton: Fitting celebration to end of Sinclair’s career
The best aspect of the sendoff to Christine Sinclair’s glorious career as a soccer superstar in Canada is that it didn’t open with a minister telling the gathering that her’s was a life well lived.
Pop 89: A Thrill of Hope
I’ve been in Kelowna for a week and a half and am just now finding my rhythm. It’s hard to develop a routine when every day is rife with significant change.
Check It Out: Passing on the light of Christmas
Quite a few years ago, people from across Canada shared their Christmas memories in Country Woman magazine. One person remembers their Christmas tree adorned with tiny candles.
Christmas memory
As a kid I was a big fan of the program Sesame Street. Even at the advanced age of ten years, I’d still take every opportunity to watch the show on school holidays.
Paul Harvey’s Christmas wish for growing up
A famous broadcaster from the past once relayed this riddle to his listeners. Paul Harvey claimed 80% of Kindergarten kids were able to answer the riddle correctly…
Shinny and homemade tarts!
Growing up in the small town of Birsay, Saskatchewan at Christmas time meant two things. The rink would be open early in the morning and wouldn’t close until nine at night.
Remembering a not so well known Christmas classic
When you ask people what their favourite Christmas movie or special is, you are sure to get several responses of “It’s A Wonderful Life”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, “Christmas Vacation…
Editorial Cartoon: Couple of drinks
Are you sure you’re okay to drive, Mr. Fendle? You’ve had more than a couple of drinks, you know… !
Annual Hanna Community Christmas Dinner
Turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 25th at the Hanna Community Centre.
HDA Christmas Gala spirited evening
Hanna Dance Association (HDA) promised the community the “Christmas Party of the Year” when they rolled out plans to host their Christmas Gala.
’Tis the season for kindness
Each Christmas season, we are reminded to think of others with kindness and without judgment. Many groups and organizations step up to the plate to help others…
Advent Bag Tradition at Assumption School
Over 20 years and running families throughout the school take home the Advent bag, light the Advent Candle, pray together, read the Christmas Story…