Check It Out: Contradictions and historical events
The sign read in large red letters “Danger: Alligator!” Underneath was posted another sign in green letters: “No Lifeguards. Beach is open for swimming”.
Sure-Fire Streaming: Smokin’ Aces, Backdraft, Scarface, and more
The best in TV and film from your living room.
Grant application deadline is March 15
A recent news release from The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) announced the launch of Spring 2022 Community Grants.
Oyen Public School’s Winter Olympics
Olympic week has started at OPS last week. Six countries (Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland) participated in the Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, February 3.
Crossroads Beef Expo celebrates its 20th year!
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Crossroads Beef Expo! The show gets underway on Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen.
Pop 89: More gold
I realize, in my offering up brief descriptions and gushings over the gold nuggets of prairie prose and poetry, I could easily be outlining a year’s worth of columns.
Oyen Eagles look to finish season strong
It’s been a difficult season for the Oyen Eagles, but they’re looking to turn their fortunes for the final stretch.
Oyen Chamber of Commerce holds Annual General Meeting
The Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce members conducted their annual general meeting on Thursday, January 27th at noon at Schindel Agencies, 114 Main Street in Oyen.
Knowing the Source: Energy, Invasion
Among the challenges our world faces, there is very real threat of a further Russian invasion in Ukraine has rapidly increased in previous weeks.
New oral COVID-19 antiviral treatment – a step in the right direction
Scientists around the world are working hard to get one step ahead of the various COVID-19 viruses. Is victory in sight?
Penton: Owners, players drag out baseball talks
Baseball fans yawned on Dec. 1 when Major League Baseball team owners said they were locking out the players until a new collective bargaining agreement was hammered out.
Amanda Niwa loves making custom creations
What would you do if you had some free time on your hands? Amanda Niwa from Oyen decided to start a home-based business.
Oyen Lions award scholarships
Another year has come and gone, and the Oyen Lions have been working hard behind the scenes to continue fundraising. They are proud to be able to award two $1000 scholarships…
Sure-Fire Streaming: Out of Sight, Snowpiercer, and more
The best in TV and film from your living room.
Knowing the Source
Among the challenges our world faces, there is very real threat of a further Russian invasion in Ukraine has rapidly increased in previous weeks.
Pop 89: Deep Scribe Preserve
Last week, I promised to offer a list of some of the Prairie Gold I’ve mined over my life as a reader. I realize the impossibility of listing all the inspiring books I’ve read just since moving to Val Marie…
Vet Clinic provides essential service
The Oyen Vet Clinic, located in the southwest corner of Oyen, has been providing an essential service to the community of Oyen since 1984.
Job opportunities available at Alberta Health Services
We have a few part-time and casual opportunities in Nutrition and Food Services as well as in Environmental Services (or housekeeping) at the Big Country Hospital.
Check It Out: The road to resilient supply chains
This week’s humour: “I told the procurement department a joke and they didn’t get it for 4-6 weeks”.
Five Seeds Seed Cleaning gears up for the 2022 crop year
For farmers gearing up for the 2022 crop year, Five Seeds Seed Cleaning in Eatonia is available to help.