It’s A Wonderful Life: A live radio play hits stage in Hanna
Stage Hanna is preparing to present a new angle to their audience this season with a new angle. Director James Gregson invites you to “Step back in time to the golden age of radio…
A Thread, Not a Blanket: Part 2
When I went to school the next day, William was very kind—not boastful like I had expected. I ignored him entirely.
Royal Alberta Museum to explore life’s ultimate mystery in new exhibit
Albertans will soon have the chance to confront one of life’s most universal experiences in a thought-provoking new exhibit at the Royal Alberta Museum.
Acadia Municipal Library: 18 New Arrivals
We are back with 18 new arrivals in the last two weeks. Adult fiction welcomes two new members: Heart Strings by Ivy Fairbanks and Promise in Fire by Jasmine Walt.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Circle of Days
ADULT FICTION: Circle of Days / by: Ken Follett, The Sisters of Corinth / by: Angela Hunt, The Daughter of Rome / by: Angela Hunt, The Woman from Lydia / by: Angela Hunt…
Short story contest winner: “A Thread, Not a Blanket”
The following is the winning entry in the Town of Oyen Library’s Short Story Contest. Congratulations to grade 7 student, Rowenna Broadhead.
Acadia Municipal Library: Eight New Arrivals
Acadia Municipal Library has eight new arrivals this week, giving readers plenty of options. Adult fiction titles include The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel…
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: A Slowly Dying Cause
ADULT FICTION: A Slowly Dying Cause / by: Elizabeth George, The River is Waiting / by: Wally Lamb…
Join author Naomi Hansen for recipes and stories at Write Out Loud
SWIFT CURRENT – Write Out Loud invites the public to an evening of food and stories on Wednesday, Oct. 15, when author Naomi Hansen presents her book Only in Saskatchewan.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: The Peacemaker
ADULT FICTION: The Peacemaker / by: Wanda Brunstetter, Legends of Gold / by: Mary Connealy, Whispers of Fortune / by: Mary Connealy…
New Arrivals, Events, and Exciting Updates at the Acadia Municipal Library
The library is buzzing with new additions and events this September! Adult fiction enthusiasts can dive into Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, which arrived on September 10th…
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: I Found a Body
ADULT FICTION: I Found a Body / by: Beck C. Brynolf, Smuggler’s Cove / by: Fern Michaels. NON-FICTION: An Accidental Villian : A Soldiers Tale of War / by: Linden MacIntyre…
Former Oyen dance student to perform on stage at Rosebud
Hayley Rosenau will be producing and acting in the play “Night, Mother” which will be showing from October 8-11 at Rosebud on the Studio Stage.
Acadia Municipal Library: Onyx Storm
This week’s new books include Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in adult fiction, Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds…
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: The Dire Deeds of Doctor Gargo
ADULT FICTION: The Dire Deeds of Doctor Gargo / by: Steve Behlin. YOUNG ADULT FICTION: The First to Die at the End / by: Adam Silvera, They Both Die at the End / by: Adam Silvera.
Museum Musings: William Ireland
The Crossroads Museum received wonderful donations from the descendants of the Howard and Eloise Ireland family. Family items like a porcelain doll and even family albums were donated to us in 2024.
Acadia Municipal Library Report: Summer Reading Program
Enjoy the three most recent adult fiction books that have arrived: Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli, Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess, and The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Caring for the Amish Family
ADULT FICTION: Caring for the Amish Family / by: Amy Clipston, Halfway to Hell / by: William W. Johnstone, Her Soul for A Crown / by: Alysha Rameera…
Oyen Theatre Pop Sez Popcorn Machine donated by Eric Chrysler
The Pop Pez was made to vend hot popcorn for only 10 cents. It was made in the mid to late 1940s. This particular popcorn machine was an upright model, but countertop models were also made.
An Unstoppable Boy
You may have read about South Central High School student Teejay Hogan in The Oyen Echo when he and his education assistant, Miss Ann (Ann O’Connor)…