Letter: Absence of anger at Oyen meeting
I’m a Paramedic in Alberta and was dismayed by the poor response from citizens at the AHS Town Hall meeting about the ER Closure and ongoing EMS problems.
Taxpayers should be mad at the government
Ottawa is wondering why the rubes are mad. People are hurting. But the anger comes from a deeper sense of being ripped off.
Encouraging kids to help in the kitchen
When the entire family gets involved in the kitchen, it can encourage connections and quality time.
Alberta Blue Cross reminds Alberta seniors to be vigilant against potential fraud
With recent reports of a new scam attempting to defraud seniors by promising health care payments, Alberta Blue Cross is reminding seniors to be vigilant against fraud.
Penton: World-ranking points at centre of golf drama
The hottest sidebar to the ongoing saga of PGA Tour players defecting to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour has centred around Official World Golf Ranking points.
The Klarenbach Report, Jan 17
I am not rational, and neither are you. Our behaviour is often irrational because it’s influenced by various cognitive biases and emotional factors…
Check It Out: The secret to happiness during adversity
A genie would grant one wish, so the man said “I just want to be happy”. He instantly found himself living in a cottage with six dwarves and working in a mine.
New Brigden to rebuild community hall after December blaze
The community of New Brigden lost their hall due to a fire in December of 2022, the day after the community children’s Christmas concert was held.
Pop 89: Reading Saskatchewan
In 2022, I saved over $17,000.00 by using the public library. (And you could too!) Over the holidays, as temperatures dropped and the snow piled up outside my door…
Guns and Crime: Fact Versus Fiction
Once again, the firearms debate is making headlines. The reason for this is simple: when the Liberals need to change the narrative on their failures…
Video: Oyen and area residents voice concerns at AHS meeting
A community engagement session was held Thursday, January 12th at the Royal Canadian Legion in Oyen. Watch the video.
AHS apologizes for mistakes of the past as Oyen hospital closures loom
Alberta Health Services officials apologized to Oyen and area residents on Thursday for poor management of the past that led to a nurse shortage at Big Country Hospital…
Oyen Lodge Report Jan 12
Hello everyone! Hope everyone had a fantastic week; the fog sure was thick! At least the temperature has been a bit warmer than previous weeks.
Local emergency department to temporarily close overnight
The Oyen Big Country emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed daily from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., beginning Jan. 16, due to a lack of nursing staff.
Crossroads Roping Results
Tie Down, Breakaway, #11 Team Roping 96 Teams, and #7 Team Roping 58 Teams.
Inflation relief portal and payments coming soon
Monthly $100 affordability payments for families, seniors, and vulnerable Albertans will be released soon, and Albertans can act now to get ready.
Penton: Sports in 2023: 100% chance of excitement
Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback ever in the National Football League, will announce his plans for the future…
Kurek: Looking Back at 2022
As we look forward to 2023 and back on 2022, I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss some of the important developments that impacted Parliament…
Big Country Agricultural Society looks back at 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, the directors, executive and members of the Big Country Agricultural Society have taken a moment to both reflect on the past year…
Trudeau bingeing on alcohol tax hikes in 2023
With sky-high inflation, climbing interest rates and carbon tax hikes, you could be forgiven for drinking.