Picking up more than garbage
Oyen Public School students show off their haul of orange cleanup bags after taking part in the community's recent town cleanup day.
First feeding of the day
A whitetail doe pauses in a green prairie field to let her spotted newborn fawn nurse, giving subscriber Nancy Hanson a front-row window seat to one of the season's sweetest moments.
Oyen Lodge: Seniors’ Week brings fun, music and ice cream to Oyen Lodge
Hello everyone. Well, the hot summer weather we had has now turned back into spring weather. Sounds like there were a variety of moisture amounts all over Alberta, which was very much needed.
Alberta independence plan projects $29-48B annual surplus, challenges Smith's $400B transition estimate
A new fiscal analysis from the Alberta Prosperity Project says Premier Danielle Smith's estimate of up to $400 billion in transition costs for Alberta independence overstates the picture…
Supporting conservation in Alberta
Alberta's government is investing nearly $5 million to help landowners protect natural areas while keeping people employed across the province.
Celebrating Carla Stammers's retirement
After many years of dedication and care at C.J. Peacock School in Cereal and Oyen Public School, Carla Stammers is retiring to pursue activities of her choice.
Spring show and sale season wraps up for East Sounding Creek 4-H club
Welcome spring! Springtime has really been a mixed bag of weather, but 4-H must go on, and I'm excited to tell you about our most recent events.
'Three little piggies' will help a lot of people around Oyen area
An upcoming charity auction in the Oyen region will help a lot of people, and it all involves "Three Little Piggies Go To Market."
Accelerating growth for skilled workers in Alberta
Alberta's government is investing $4 million to expand training opportunities for skilled trades workers, allowing them to build credentials without leaving their jobs.
Alberta invests $809M to expand surgical capacity, cut wait times
Alberta's government is committing $809 million to expand surgical capacity, modernize funding, and reduce wait times for patients across the province.
Alberta Invasive Species Council launches Wildflowers Not Weeds campaign
Invasive species cost Albertans more than $2 billion every year. A new public awareness campaign wants to change that, starting in the garden.
Full steam ahead on passenger rail
Alberta's government is investing $15 million to advance passenger rail planning following the completion of the province's Passenger Rail Master Plan.
'One card' for Alberta: Driver's licences to include health number
Alberta is redesigning its driver's licences and ID cards, with the rollout beginning July 2, 2026. The provincial government announced that new and renewed cards…
Phillip Peters sworn in as Alberta's 12th auditor general
Phillip Peters was officially sworn in as Alberta's 12th auditor general on June 3, 2026, in a ceremony held at the Alberta Legislature.
Meadowbrook Carbon Storage Hub opens near Legal, Alta.
Canada's first carbon storage hub of its kind is now open in Sturgeon County, marking a significant milestone for carbon capture, utilization and storage development in Alberta.
Keeping post-secondary education affordable
Applications for student loans and grants for the 2026-27 academic year open June 3, as Alberta's government commits more than $1 billion in student aid funding.
Just a gal from Glidden: She don’t like Pablo though
Something grabbed my attention this week as I was typing up upcoming community events. The Student Art Show 2026, featuring Grade 5 and 6 students from Kerrobert…
Penton: Canada welcomes the World Cup hoopla
Canadian sports fans — no, Canadians, period — will have a tough time avoiding news and hoopla about the World Cup, which kicks off June 12 in Toronto.
Pop 89: Any ID
As I plop thirty-plus books onto the circulation desk of the Saskatoon Public Library, I realize I don't have my library card. Because when, in the twelve years of living in Val Marie…