In early 1928, Gelbert Kasa bought a second hand 1927 Chevrolet from Mr. C.V. Johnson. He promised that when he traded it in on a new car, he would get his money back.

Big Country Agricultural Society’s Oyen indoor Rodeo Raffle Box 50/50 Winner, drawn July 13, 2025: Congratulations to Susan Senkiw of Sibbald who is now $10,000 richer!

The Shirley McClellan Aquatic Centre is a hub of activity offering Aquasizes Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.; free swim on Saturdays from 1 to 5…

OYEN - Between 8 p.m. on July 14, and 7:30 a.m. on July 15, 2025, a suspect(s) entered the property of an off-duty RCMP officer in Oyen.

The Oyen Lodge residents had so much fun during rodeo week, we thought we’d share some more photos!

Congratulations to Ayden Jarvis who won the first weekly reading contest at the Summer Reading Program! He received an ice cream gift certificate…

As a by-election unfolds in Eastern Alberta, the Coronation RCMP is reminding the public about the importance of respectful and lawful conduct, both in person and online.

HARDISTY - At approximately 11:30 a.m. on July 13, 2025, the Killam/Forestburg RCMP responded to a call of a male admitted to the Hardisty hospital…

Summer is here and water safety should be top of mind. Drowning is still one of the most preventable threats to children’s safety.

With decades of service to her country and community, Bonnie Critchley is stepping up once again, this time as an independent candidate in the federal by-election for Battle River–Crowfoot.

Hello, everyone. It was a wonderful week with the Stampede theme. A lot of the residents participated in the stampede activities and dressed in western attire.

Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and candidate in the Battle River— Crowfoot by-election, dropped by the Big Country Ag Society 4th Annual Oyen Indoor Rodeo

The East Sounding Creek 4 H Club was in the Hanna District show and sale on June 6 and 7. We had a fantastic show and sale!

During the Centennial year, I thought the town should have some flower boxes to contribute to the celebration.

When I think of summer, I think of hot weather. Did you know watermelons, just like other melons, are more than 90 per cent water?

CONSORT - On July 7, 2025, Alpha Bow Energy filed a complaint with the Consort RCMP stating that someone had attended one of their oil sites in Special Area 4, Alta.

This summer, your Alberta RMCP is reminding community members of tips to help prevent theft of, and from, vehicles during summer activities.

Oyen RCMP is warning residents of a phone scam involving the STARS lottery. Recently, there have been reports of unknown callers saying they are calling on behalf of the STARS Lottery.

CAMROSE —Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, launched his by-election campaign office opening in Camrose, Alberta.

Albertans out for a spin on a party bike or tavern tour will soon be able to sip locally made beers and spirits. Alberta’s government is updating the rules to give small liquor producers…