OYEN LODGE: Residents celebrated Senior’s Week
It was nice to have a few warm and calm days in between all the windy ones. We are all still waiting for that moisture to show up.
Alberta closes the London Stock Exchange
Alberta was proud to close the London Stock Exchange on June 2, celebrating our successful €1.25B Euro bond issuance - the first Canadian province to issue in EUR this calendar year.
Oyen Kindergarten class tours fire station
The Oyen Public School Kindergarten class had an exciting adventure last week when they toured the local fire station!
Early Empress Dray Wagon Restoration
In May 2025, the Empress and District Historical Society unveiled the beautifully restored dray wagon which is on permanent display at the historic 1914 CPR Train Station in Empress.
Lanfine Wind Scholarship winners for 2025
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Pattern Energy Lanfine Wind Scholarships.
FCSS celebrates Seniors with 50’s Ice Cream Parlor
About 50 people of all ages dropped into the Oyen FCSS Community Centre on Main Street to celebrate our seniors at a 50’s Ice Cream Parlor on June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.
University of Lethbridge researcher receives Banting Discovery Award
Dr. Jessica Willi, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge, is one of 10 scientists to receive a 2025 Banting Discovery Award…
Viva Vitality: Nutrition to support brain health
Nutrition supports our overall health, but did you know that it also supports our brain health?
Alberta RCMP provides tips to reduce yard theft and residential break and enters
As people set out on summer vacation and more time is spent away from the home, your Alberta RCMP is reminding community members to secure your property…
Oyen Lodge Report: Brief taste of summer
Hello, everyone. We had a brief taste of summer weather for a few days, with temperatures around 30 degrees in some areas.
OYEN BRIEFS: Volunteers work casinos for local community groups
Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce members Oyen Home Hardware, Lijdsman Insurance, Here’s Your Sign, Schindel Agencies and Canalta, Oyen will be delivering Meals on Wheels…
Special Areas welcomes Ratepayers at Annual Meetings
2025 annual ratepayer meetings are well underway after kicking off in Buffalo, AB on May 22. A total of six meetings have been planned throughout the Special Areas…
Oyen Thrift Store celebrates 10th Anniversary
The executive and volunteers of the Oyen Thrift Store invite you to celebrate their 10th anniversary by joining them for a complimentary hamburger at the Thrift Store…
Confirmed case of measles in Hanna
HANNA - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the Central Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious.
Community members and students enjoy hotdogs at Community Appreciation BBQ
South Central High School, Oyen Youth Justice Committee, RCMP and CIA (Communities in Action) jointly hosted a Community Appreciation BBQ…
East Sounding Creek Beef 4-H Club
Well we made it through the Miserable February weather without getting frostbite, although some of us that took our steers and heifers into the Beef Expo this year were mighty close.
People from all over the world love staying “in the middle of nowhere”
MERID (AKA the Middle of Nowhere) - It’s been four years since Kathy and Keith Warrington completed the restoration of two one-room schools at their Merid & Magna bed and breakfast.
Viva Vitality: Understanding the science behind fluoride myths
Tooth decay is still the most common preventable chronic disease worldwide and one of the biggest global public health challenges.
Brooks RCMP seek assistance in locating sexual assault suspect
Brooks RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault investigation. On May 18, 2025, at 6:45 a.m., the female victim was approached by the suspect…
CFSEA distributes Over $1,174,809 in grants this spring!
MEDICINE HAT– The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is proud to announce the distribution of over $1,174,809 through its granting initiatives this spring…