Spring will come and so will happiness
Hello everyone. Well, it looks like Mother Nature wants to keep us on our toes with all this weather, but this is Alberta and it can change in a minute.
South Central High School Greece trip approved by Prairie Rose trustees
OYEN — Trustees with Prairie Rose Public Schools have given approval in principle for an international field trip that will see students from South Central High School travel to Greece in 2027.
Training to save lives
Members of the Acadia Valley Fire Department took part in a weekend medical training session, practising CPR and emergency response techniques using a mannequin…
Alberta privacy watchdog issues guidance ahead of new compliance deadline
Public bodies in Alberta are being given a clearer path to meet new privacy requirements set to take full effect next year.
SIMULATING THE FUTURE
A student tests a track hoe simulator during Youngstown Trades Day on April 13, where more than 70 high school students explored hands-on careers in equipment operation…
Anti-Fraud presentation draws strong local turnout
More than 60 people attended an anti-fraud presentation on April 15 at the Oyen & District Seniors Rec Centre, hosted through a partnership between the RCMP…
Viva Vitality: Sport Safety
As the weather warms up, recreational sports for children and youth are getting into full swing. Equipment safety is equally as important as proper training when it comes to playing…
Stettler youth released without charges after school threat investigation
STETTLER, Alta. — A youth initially arrested after threats were reported against a local school has been released without charges following further investigation by RCMP.
Missing Consort woman found dead in rural Saskatchewan, RCMP say
A woman reported missing by Consort RCMP has been found dead in the R.M. of Grandview, northeast of Kindersley.
Oyen seniors plan spring activities, discuss hall upgrades
Nine members of the Oyen and District Seniors group met April 1 for their monthly potluck and meeting.
OYEN LODGE: Remembering Spring!
Hello everyone. Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. The weather has been a little bit crazy, with a mixture of wind, snow, rain and beautiful sunshine all in one week.
Public meeting to determine future of C.J. Peacock Centre in Cereal
Residents are being invited to help shape the future of the C.J. Peacock Centre as Special Areas plans to step away from operating the facility after 2026.
Alberta adds tubeless insulin pump coverage to public program
Alberta is expanding publicly funded diabetes care to include a tubeless insulin pump, giving eligible residents a new option to manage the condition with less daily burden.
Pincher Creek woman killed in rollover south of Brooks
A 35-year-old woman from Pincher Creek was killed in a single-vehicle rollover south of Brooks on April 8, while a child was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Alberta RCMP urge drivers to slow down as spring conditions improve
The Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists to obey speed limits as warmer weather brings improved road conditions and increased travel across the province.
Search continues for missing 82-year-old
CONSORT, AB - Police are continuing an extensive search for an 82-year-old woman reported missing earlier this week, with confirmed activity placing her in central Alberta the night she disappeared.
Spring activities and Easter fun brighten the week at Oyen Lodge
Hello everyone. It looks like some more winter weather has arrived, but it seems to melt in a day or two. It just seems to snow enough to give us some exercise shovelling again.
Special Areas Advisory Council reviews progress on community priorities
The Special Areas Advisory Council met in Hanna on March 26 and 27 for its regular spring meeting, bringing representatives from across the region together to review ongoing initiatives…
Hanna District hosts Ultimate Bullfighter Workshop
The first week of March brought beautiful weather, but by the morning of March 8, conditions had taken a turn—rain, snow, bitter cold winds, and treacherous roads…
Canada extends work permit deadline for Ukrainians under emergency program
OTTAWA — Ukrainians who came to Canada under an emergency travel program will have an extra year to apply to extend their work permits, the federal government announced March 31.