A Little Bit Western: Greener Pastures
I recently posted a few photos of our kids and their horses roping, loping, and grinning. I included a caption about how horses bring another welcome set of eyes and another brain into a situation to help riders tackle whatever job they might be working on.
Check It Out: Grads are headed to infinity and beyond!
There are hundreds of parades taking place throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta ... graduation parades, accompanied by abbreviated outdoor ceremonies.
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Bruce Penton: Money talks, so Olympics show will go on
It’s 2021 but the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, scheduled for July of last year in Tokyo, Japan but postponed due to COVID-19, are but one month away.
First Farmers’ Market of the season is well attended
The last Oyen Briefs commented that some input would be appreciated.
Local Lotto Win!
Rodd Zawacky could not believe his eyes when he scratched his $5 CROSSWORD 2X 3X ZING ticket and uncovered a $100,000 prize.
New Stryker Bed for Big Country Hospital’s LTC Unit
Thanks to a collaboration between the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund and the Oyen & District Health Care Foundation, the Big Country Hospital LTC Unit is the grateful recipient of a new Stryker Bed.
Bill Wardill shares an excerpt from his last book, Muskat Ramble
For your further information: When I had hip joint surgery, the surgeon did not note that tetanus anti-toxin injection would kill me. It didn’t, but it did shred my memories and destroyed my mobility.
$1,169.40 raised for Oyen Daycare
On June 15th, the Oyen Daycare held a community BBQ in Cereal. We were able to meet and visit with families and the surrounding community members. We served hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and a pop.
Armed Robbery investigation continues
Kindersley RCMP were kept busy this past week with an armed robbery that was reported to them on Monday June 7th at the Dodsland Credit Union and a fatal collision that happened in the Town of Kindersley on Wednesday June 9th.
Saskatchewan RCMP officer killed while on-duty
Tragedy unfolded on Saturday, June 12 for the Saskatchewan RCMP.
Antique Seeding Demonstration
On Monday, June 14, motorists driving by the Kindersley & District Plains Museum may have been surprised to see a team of four horses pulling a hoe drill around a nine-acre piece of land.
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The Living Word: Like as a father ...
While we were conducting business in Earl’s office recently, prominently displayed on his desk was a picture of him and his wife in a creative, unconventional pose. Only with a second closer look could be seen a little mite of humanity - their week-old daughter.
Bruce Penton: Mickelson chasing history at U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson made history last month at Kiawah Island, winning the PGA at age 50. Can he make history two months in a row?
Check It Out: Fathers can help their kids be courageous
A kid said to her dad, “Happy Father’s Day! I got you a present, but if you want to get technical, then technically you bought it. By the way, can I borrow $20?”
RCMP officer killed on the line of duty
Tragedy unfolded early this morning for our Saskatchewan RCMP family.
Greetings from the Oyen Crossroads Museum
We are excited to say that if everything goes as planned for Stage 2 of the COVID rules, we will be able to open for tours on June 14 and have our escape room ready by June 21.
Simply Satisfied Catering is thriving in spite of restrictions
Kelly Skappak, owner of Simply Satisfied Catering in Kindersley, has been serving people delicious meals for almost nine years. Her love of cooking began when she was growing up on a farm in the Acadia Valley area, along with her three siblings.
Oyen gets welcomed rain. Acadia Valley receives hail.
Kudos to those who finally perfected their rain dance! You got it right on June 10. Reports say we may have gotten as much as an inch and a half. It started as gentle rain, no wind, dark skies, a crack or two of lightning and some thunder.