Oyen Public School First Day of School
It was the best first day of school at OPS! What a great day seeing so many smiling faces. A big welcome to our new families!
BACK TO SCHOOL BREAKFAST!
What a fantastic first day back at New Brigden School. We kicked off the school year with a Back to School breakfast.
Oyen Family Community Support Services Annual Resource Fair
Oyen Family Community Support Services (OFCSS) had a fantastic day at their Annual Resource Fair on Friday, partnering with the Oyen & District Farmers Market.
We are back to school at Assumption!
What a great two days … we had our welcome breakfast for students, bus drivers and subs … Opening Mass, blessing of playground, classrooms and Grade 3 Bibles.
Fire Restriction throughout the Special Areas
Effective Thursday, September 4, 2025, a Fire Restriction is in place throughout the Special Areas.
Viva Vitality: Commuting Safely to School
School is back in session, which means school zones are active once again. In many communities, these have transitioned to year-round playground zones.
Richmound Raid Targets “Kingdom of Canada” Group
RICHMOUND — RCMP arrested 16 people, including self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” Romana Didulo, in a large-scale raid on a decommissioned school in Richmound…
16 arrested individuals remain in custody after search warrant executed in Richmound
On September 3, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Saskatchewan RCMP executed a search warrant at a privately owned, decommissioned school in Richmound, Saskatchewan…
Oyen Lodge Report: New Resident
Hello, everyone. It’s that time of year again, the harvesters are going steady, and the combine dust is in the air. The canning season has begun as the vegetables…
Youth in Philanthropy
Three student groups from Prairie Crocus Region participated in CFSEA’s Youth in Philanthropy program, collectively granting $5,400 to charitable organizations…
CARA Hosts Aussie Graziers!
Twenty-four graziers from down under have spent the past 3 weeks meeting with producers and industry across western Canada.
Support staff wage and benefit increases reflect commitment to student success
Dunmore, AB - At a special public meeting held on August 25, 2025, the Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) Board of Trustees approved wage and benefit increases…
Buffalo News: Identical twin boys
The first eight months of 2025 have been the most trying times I have ever lived. So many people in my circle of friends have had issues.
RCMP continue to investigate the death of Fatima Ahmed
BROOKS, AB - Brooks RCMP with support from the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate the death of 20-year-old Fatima Ahmed.
Brooks RCMP looking for suspect vehicle in fatal hit & run
TILLEY, AB - On August 25, 2025, at 4:10 a.m., Brooks RCMP responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 1, near Range Road 131.
Viva Vitality: Preventing a Fall this Fall
I recently experienced one of my first memorable falls as an adult. Early this spring, while out jogging, I tripped on uneven pavement.
Class of 1971 - 54 Year School Reunion
It all started with an idea to get the 1971 graduates together. Many phone calls, emails, and texts later, it had snowballed into a weekend of visiting and reminiscing.
The Community Foundation’s Prairie Crocus Community Fund supports local projects
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is pleased to announce the distribution of $250,687 in 2025 Spring Community Grants to 36 charitable organizations throughout Southeastern Alberta.
Human remains identified at Brooks
BROOKS, AB - On Aug. 20, 2025, at approximately 6:05 p.m., Brooks RCMP initiated an investigation into found human remains.
Hardisty community action plan reduces copper wire theft across eastern Alberta
HARDISTY, AB – The Alberta RCMP, in partnership with energy sector stakeholders, municipalities, and private security providers, is reporting significant progress…