Youngstown Communiqué: Dangerous winds and beautiful sunsets
That was quite the Alberta Clipper storm we were subjected to last week, with a couple of rain showers and a flurry of snow mixed in for good measure.
Prairie View: Does Independence Mean Sovereignty?
Again, we seem to have a big political problem in Alberta. A new poll out last week showed the UCP party under the leadership of Jason Kenney to be close to 20 points behind Rachel Notley and her NDP.
A Memo From A Child to a Parent
Don’t spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all I ask for. I’m only testing you.
Cereal News, Jan. 18
On behalf of my whole family I’d like to extend sympathies to the family of Anita Kruppi, formerly of the Hemaruka area.
Oyen’s Senior Lodge
We hope everyone had a safe, quiet Christmas. This Year was quite different for most. We would like to thank everyone that followed the rules and regulations that the government has put in place.
Youngstown Communiqué: Kindergarten New Years Eve draw winners
The winners of the Kindergarten New Years Eve draw have been reported to be as follows: 1st went to Troy Tattrie. 2nd went to Heidi Zimmerman. 3rd went to Carl and Louise Beasley.
Bruce Penton: NHL vs. The Virus: Which will win?
Hockey is to many Canadians as breathing is to the average human, so it’s not surprising that there is great joy across the land now that the National Hockey League has — hold your breath! — returned to a regular (or, more appropriately, irregular) season of league play.
Food for Thought: Political Holidayers
The only thing wrong with taking Holidays was that all Politicians across Canada should probably have taken a couple of weeks off and went to warmer climates and worked on their tans and thawed out their brains a little.
Check It Out: CRA registry reveals suprising information
A man said he mistakenly handed his wife a glue stick instead of lip balm and he hasn’t heard a word from her since.
Damien Kurek: Let’s Talk About Vaccines
After all the heartache and adversity Canadians have faced since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. The approval of several vaccines brings hope that we may soon see the end of the pandemic.
Interacting with animals is good for the soul
Like any typical mother, Helenka Bernard from Eston was looking for some kind of interesting activity for her children, that would get them out of the house for a while.
What Trump giveth, Biden may taketh away: Keystone XL may be killed, again
One of the first acts of Donald Trump as president of the United States was to invite TransCanada, now TC Energy, to resubmit its Keystone XL pipeline application, and to then approve it.
Sure-Fire Streaming: The best in TV and film from your living room
One of the best flicks no one saw in 2020, Uncle Frank is about a man and his 18-year-old niece who take a road trip from Manhattan to small-town South Carolina to attend his dad’s funeral.
A visit to the hospital sparks career choice for Keely Hayworth
Growing up in New Brigden, Keely Hayworth attended New Brigden School until Grade 8, transferred to Oyen Public School for Grade 9, then South Central High for Grades 10-12 graduating during the pandemic in June 2020.
Alberta Clipper slams Saskatchewan, causing widespread damage
An Alberta clipper storm system walloped southern and central Saskatchewan Jan. 13-14, with roads from North of Maidstone, then Kindersley, Regina, Weyburn and Moosomin, as the storm rolled through the province in a southeasterly direction.
Future scientists
Look at all these smiling faces at New Brigden School! The kids have been learning great things in their science class, including making a compass out of magnets, a needle, cork and bowl of water.
The Living Word: New beginnings
“Why don’t you like me?” questioned Lois’s house guest.
Lois was shocked. She had been annoyed with her husband for an extended period.
New look for The Oyen Echo
For the past 52 years, The Oyen Echo has been under the direction of Diana Walker. I am honoured and humbled to step into Diana’s shoes.
Food for Thought: Food Bank Christmas
Canada has always been known as the Food Basket of the world.
Something awful wrong has happened this year.