Pop 89: Wonder is the Map
You can't force wonder, you can't make it happen. But you can facilitate it, make yourself available to it, get in its path.
Check It Out: Contradictions in Canada
When it comes to contradictions, there are some funny examples to consider. The following two statements are contradictory: “God made me an atheist. Who are you to question Him?”
Alberta ranks last on education spending
New data from Statistics Canada confirms that Alberta continues to spend the least on public education of any province in Canada.
Remember when porcelain dolls were made in Oyen?
Forty years ago a group of approximately 25 women gathered in Esther Profoun’s basement in Oyen where she taught them how to make porcelain dolls.
NHL trade deadline is fast approaching
The days are ticking down to the NHL trading deadline. This is arguably the most important day on the regular-season calendar for Stanley Cup contenders or teams that would like to become contenders.
National Youth Climate Activism Award
The third annual National Youth Climate Activism Award launched last month and is now accepting applications from youth in the climate activism space across the country.
Viva Vitality: Dietitians – essential partners in your health
March is nutrition month, and there is no better time to highlight how dietitians can work as your partner to improve your health through nutrition.
Taking wildfire operations to new heights
As Alberta heads into wildfire season, many areas of the province are experiencing heightened wildfire risk.
Assumption RC staff member receives award
Last week Ms Chloe Herman was the recipient of the Christian Witness Award. Ms Herman teaches Grades 3 and 4 at Assumption Roman Catholic elementary school in Oyen.
Oyen Briefs: Looking for information or photos of the demolition of the CN station?
Wednesday night, I enjoyed a telephone visit with Lauretta Thygesen of Calgary. This former Oyenite, who will celebrate her 98th birthday on May 14…
Fun League wraps up at the Oyen Curling Club
The 2023-24 Fun League at the Oyen and District Curling Club held their final draws on February 27.
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes Feb 28
FICTION: Don’t Let Her Stay / by: Nicola Sanders, Night For Day / by: Roselle Lim, Sun of Blood and Ruin / by: Mariely Lares…
Letter to the Editor: FOOD PRICES
The cost of food in Canada is not too high. It’s just that there is a shortage of money in the country to be able to buy the food with.
Winter Roping Series wraps up at the Crossroads Centre
The Big Country Agricultural Society Team Roping Committee had a busy winter at the Crossroads Centre, hosting four roping events that concluded on February 24.
Newspapers by the Numbers: 81 percent of Canadians read newspapers
Each week, more than 28 million newspapers are distributed across Canada.
Keith Mitchell Memorial Bonspiel
They say good things come in threes, and the third instalment of the Keith Mitchell Memorial Bonspiel on February 9-11 was no exception.
An exhibit of beef excellence
The 22nd Ashley Good Memorial Crossroads Beef Expo filled the Crossroads Centre in Oyen with 40 pens of yearling bulls…
Bad Hack vs Good Hack!
The invention of the rubber hack, many readers of this newspaper may not know, has a local connection.