Oyen Chamber of Commerce Update: Christmas season 2024
The Chamber had a very successful Christmas season in 2024! We hosted three pop-up markets during December with 10-15 home-based vendors able to attend each market.
Avery Dillabough receives Jardine Bursary
Enrolled in her second year of Kinesiology and Education combined dual degree at the University of Calgary, Avery Dillabough is a 2023 South Central High School graduate.
East Sounding Creek 4 H News: Another great start
As we all wean our calves, we sit and ponder as the rest of the calves leave the yard in the big rig and wonder if we made the right choice as some are a little ranker than others.
Welcome to the world, little ones! East Central Alberta Babies of 2024
The littlest feet make the biggest footprints on our hearts…
Santa’s elves at the Legion Hall
Santa’s elves met at the Legion Hall before Christmas to fill nearly 300 candy bags for Santa to deliver on Christmas Eve.
OYEN LODGE: Residents ring in the new year
Hello, everyone. Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Christmas Holiday with family and friends.
OYEN BRIEFS: Margaret Berg wins Oyen Lions 50/50
At their organization meeting October 8, the Oyen Town Council appointed me as one of their representatives on the Big Country Regional Recycling Society for another 3-year term.
BUFFALO NEWS: Rescheduled concert taking place late Februar
I take this opportunity to wish all my readers a very happy new year including good health and good fortune. We hope for a good crop and the same good calf prices.
Paige Siegel receives Jardine Bursary
Paige Siegel is in her second year of the Physical and Occupational Therapist Program at Medicine Hat College.
Getting active in the New Year
The New Year is a perfect opportunity to embrace healthier habits and prioritize well-being. You can start today.
Viva Vitality: Add ‘oral health’ to your New Year’s resolutions
A new year is the perfect time for resolutions. Adding oral health care to that list could impact your life immensely. Tooth decay is still one of the most prevalent…
Big Country Agricultural Society donates toward Holter Monitors
A Holter monitor is a device worn for 1 to 2 days that records the heart’s rhythm. It spots irregular heartbeats if a traditional electrocardiogram does not provide enough details about the heart’s condition.
Sibbald News: Visiting
Lee's sister, Lacey, visited Lee and Shaune Switzer from November 11 to November 18. Lee's brothers Wray and Sharon visited during that same week on their way to Calgary.
Advisory Council looks to future, honours long-serving board member
Special Areas Advisory Council held their last meeting in 2024 in Hanna. The group discussed emerging issues and provided direction on the 2025 budget, road program, and key policies.
Oyen Lodge News: Afghan Raffle raises $1500 for Oyen Lodge
Hello, everyone. We live in the seasons this time of year. It goes from stormy weather to freezing rain to sunny days.
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta Distributes Over $487,000 in Grants!
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) distributed over $487,000 through all their granting initiatives this fall.
CFSEA Launches $35,000 Community Impact Award: Applications Open January 6
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is thrilled to announce that applications open for the Community Impact Award on Monday, January 6th 2025.
Young and Old visited Santa on Thursday December 19
Thirty-three children and eight adults visited Santa during Late Night Shopping at Schindel's Insurance.
Alberta RCMP reminds drivers to be #StockingUpOnSafety during the Holidays
During the holiday season, many Albertans are expected to be out using provincial roads and highways, visiting their friends and families.
Viva Vitality: Create a family media plan
Winter means cold days, winter break from school, and the chance to spend time with the people we care about.