More than 80 people attended an Alberta Sovereignty meeting held March 3 at the Oyen Seniors Rec Centre. Guest speakers Kathy Flett, Chris Scott and Sheane Meikle shared perspectives…

Residents at the Oyen Lodge kept busy with a variety of activities during the first week of March. The week began Monday morning with exercises, followed by a one on one game of Scrabble.

Dorothy Lawson celebrated her 96th Birthday on February 13, 2026. It was held at the Extended Care, Oyen. Her daughter Rose, from Drayton Valley, brought a beautiful cake and flowers for her mom.

March is Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is Focus on Protein Foods. Protein is important for your body. It helps you make enzymes and hormones, build and repair tissues…

Hello everyone. A few more days of winter — with snow and wind — greeted us again as we welcome March.

The New Brigden School may be small in student numbers, but they have a big heart. In February they wore PJs for a Purpose and raised funds for the Medicine Hat Health Foundation.

Recently, Bernie Krewski and Pat Siferd told me of Melvin Robert Fenske’s death in Edmonton on January 15, 2026, at the age of 94.

MEDICINE HAT — Nominations will open March 2 for the 2026 Southeastern Alberta Top 7 Over 70™ Awards, a biennial initiative recognizing individuals over the age of 70…

No detailed plan existed last week to help voters parse nine questions that challenge what it means to be an Albertan within Confederation.

The cold weather did show up as predicted, with the chilling wind, but we are back to some normal temperatures again, thank goodness.

After seven years of fundraising, setbacks and steady determination, the Oyen Soccer Club will take to a brand-new field for the 2026 season.

The Sibbald Quilting Club ladies were back in action the first weekend in February. If you’ve never seen these affairs, it is something. Tables are full.

Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) is eager to learn what the Government of Alberta’s Budget 2026 will bring and determine how it will affect communities across the province.

Albertans will vote Oct. 19 on a series of immigration and constitutional reform questions in a provincial referendum the government says is aimed at strengthening…

Bullying is an experience that is all too common. An estimated one in five young people are affected by bullying during adolescence.

Hello everyone. I hope everyone had a wonderful Family Day long weekend and a great Valentine’s Day. The weather has still been nice, but there are some chillier temperatures ahead.

Oyen Public School wrapped up its 2026 Winter Olympics this week, capping off several days of spirited competition, teamwork and school-wide celebration.

ACADIA VALLEY — Warren Peers School brought the spirit of the Winter Olympics to Acadia Valley last week, hosting its own games and celebrating athleticism, teamwork and sportsmanship.

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is pleased to announce that the Spring 2026 Community Grant Cycle is now open.

Thanks to the generosity of the Assumption community in supporting school fundraisers, new classroom tools, a popcorn maker and event snacks, archery equipment…