Pop 89: Giving Over, Giving Up & Giving Away
Here we are again, poised at the edge of the desert, about to enter forty days in the wilderness of our spiritual lives. Or not.
Eagles felled in playoff action
Despite an auspicious start to their playoff series against Sedgewick, the Oyen Eagles’ season ended last week.
Eatonia’s Centennial slated for July 2022
The Eatonia Centennial Committee is “serious this time!” They are going ahead with their Centennial celebrations in 2022!
Expanded health capacity to move Alberta forward
Albertans will have more access to critical care beds thanks to a $300-million investment over three years to expand health-care capacity.
Oyen Handibus Association president steps down
The Oyen Community Handibus plays an important role in that community and operates through the Oyen Handibus Association, a not-for-profit organization.
Penton: Battle of Alberta starting to heat up
It may be irrelevant to a hockey fan in the Greater Toronto area, or to a puckster living in Raleigh, N.C., but to a Western Canadian, the Battle of Alberta is real.
What’s Up Doc? Promising breakthrough treatment for HIV using stem cells.
We will start by understanding what is HIV and what is stem cell. Then we will talk about the new breakthrough treatment for HIV and AIDS patients.
Pop 89: Who’s Leading Here?
I scroll the internet for the gory details. And all the descriptive adjectives and adverbs are there. Such qualifiers serve no place in reporting.
Sure-Fire Streaming: Jerry Maguire, Copshop, Bombshell, and more
The best in TV and film from your living room.
Albertans invited to free, online wellness workshops
Albertans are invited to participate in Wellness Exchange, an upcoming series of skill-building workshops designed to help adults increase their ability to cope with change, build resilience, and improve overall well-being.
Alberta budget moves province in right direction
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the Alberta budget begins to move the province in the right direction after years of overspending and big deficits.
Alberta to lift almost all remaining health restrictions
As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline and pressure on the health-care system decreases, step two of the province’s path back to normal will begin on March 1.
Ratepayers asked to participate in CARA survey
CARA staff are busy preparing reports and planning for the coming growing season. We are also looking for ways to improve the contributions from Mother Nature but so far haven’t come up with anything we can report with confidence.
Trudeau’s Power Grab
In the last few weeks, we have seen the Emergencies Act enacted for the first time, alarming and antagonistic rhetoric from the Prime Minister and the Liberal Government…
Jurassic Solar+ Project coming to Alberta
Canada’s leading renewable energy developer, Greengate Power Corporation is introducing the Jurassic Solar+ Project.
Breakthrough Information Sharing Agreements Signed in Albertan Communities
The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) is announcing a significant milestone in a collaborative project that has become known as the Blueprint Project.
Check It Out: Chaos averted
The practical joke I saw involved a beautifully decorated cake. However, the first slice revealed, not cake, but layers of meatloaf!
Tips if you are being bullied
Pink Shirt Day, February 23, 2022, is a day when people wear pink to symbolize anti-bullying. One in five kids are affected by bullying, which is when someone says or does something that tears someone else down.
Acadia Valley News: Feb 23
We’ve been back in the deepfreeze all week. The good news is that the ice in the Arena is back in tip top shape.
Pink Shirt Day
The Big Country Thrift Store Volunteers in support with Pink Shirt Day, Wednesday February 23rd wore PINK and handed out postive messages, both days the store was open.