The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta witnessed a sold-out crowd on October 10 at Medalta in the Historic Clay District for the inaugural Top 7 Over 70 – Southeast Alberta Gala.

The congregations of the Oyen United Church and Evangelical Missionary Church collected food donations over the Thanksgiving weekend for the Oyen & District Food Bank.

The Rack hosted a Customer Appreciation Barbecue October 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 313 Railway Avenue East, Oyen.

Have you ever reviewed the screen time monitoring data in your smartphone settings? I have. Yikes! Becoming a parent has made me more aware of my family’s screen time…

Steatotic liver disease (previously called fatty liver disease) is when fat builds up in the liver. This makes it difficult for the liver to work like it should.

Hello, everyone. It was National Fire Prevention week. Thank you to all our local and surrounding Fire Departments and volunteers for keeping us all safe.

Ken Nichols stopped by for a visit at the Oyen Lodge and was presented with his 90th Birthday certificate last week.

Jacalyn Poncelet joined Prairie Rose Public School (PRPS) this year as principal at New Brigden School and knew from her first day there she’d made the right decision in taking the position.

Jordon Christianson, current Chair of the Special Areas Board, has announced that he will not be seeking reappointment as Chair once his current appointment expires in September 2025.

Thirteen members enjoyed a delicious potluck meal, and 12 people remained for the meeting on October 2. Lynda called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Albertans are now able to book their annual immunizations against fall respiratory viruses.

On October 10, Collective Bargaining between the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) broke down over the employer's refusal to negotiate wages.

Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is thrilled to announce a new educational services agreement with Rupertsland Institute as part of our 2024-2025 learning plan.

Albertans are playing a pivotal role in shaping a stronger health care system that meets the needs of their communities.

Hello, everyone. It’s that time of year where the nights are getting a lot colder, and the furnaces are starting up.

Fire Prevention Week 2024, with the theme “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!”, focuses on educating the public about the importance of having functional smoke alarms in the home.

It's National Fire Prevention Week 2024! Meet the firefighters from Oyen, Acadia Valley, Buffalo, and Cereal. Thanks to all the firefighters for the work you do!

This Fire Prevention Week, we’re focusing on one of the most crucial tools in fire safety: Smoke Detectors.

Here is a snapshot of Oyen Fire Department calls and events to date for 2024. Calls were down slightly on the 3 year average but things can change rapidly.

Fire blankets are crucial tools in fire safety kits, and it’s essential to understand how to use them for effective fire prevention and management.