Oyen Lodge: National Wear Red Day celebrated on February 7
Hello, everyone. February is the month for snow and cold weather. It's a good time to curl up with a good book or watch some movies on those wintery days.
New Grant Opportunity: WestMET Community Grant
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta proudly announces a new grant opportunity. WestMET Group Canada Ltd. established the WestMET Community Fund…
Viva Vitality: Celebrate Heart Month this Valentine’s Day!
February is heart month and a great time to raise awareness of the importance of cardiovascular health and how we can improve our heart health.
RCMP responds to border incursion at Coutts port of entry
On Tuesday, February 4th, at approximately 7:45 a.m., an individual attempted to enter Canada through the Coutts port of entry.
Oyen RCMP welcomes community engagement
OYEN - The Oyen RCMP Detachment is inviting local residents to submit any comments, suggestions or concerns they may have.
Oyen Briefs: Sympathies of the community
Sympathies of the community is extended to Lorraine (Warwick) Weller whose husband Ken passed away on January 22, 2025 due to cancer of pancreas…
Oyen Lodge Report: Residents participate in “Backwards Day”
Hello, everyone. It’s hard to believe that January has come and gone already. We are now into February, the shortest month of the year.
Oyen RCMP: Serious motor vehicle collision
OYEN - On Jan. 30, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Oyen RCMP responded to a serious motor vehicle collision.
Brooks RCMP execute search warrants after drug trafficking investigation
On Jan. 30, 2025, Brooks RCMP along with the Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit conducted a vehicle stop and executed two search warrants as a result of a drug investigation.
Year-long drug trafficking investigation concluded
In November of 2023, staff from the Correctional Service of Canada at the Drumheller institution reported to Drumheller RCMP that they located a package containing methamphetamine…
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Recognizing eating disorders
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre recognizes Eating Disorder Awareness Week from Feb. 1 to 7, 2025, with a purpose to raise awareness…
Oyen RCMP provides update on Hit-and-Run incident in Bindloss
BINDLOSS – The Oyen RCMP has informed the community that the individual involved in the recent hit-and-run investigation has come forward to the detachment.
Luke Caskey receives $600 scholarship
Congratulations to Luke Caskey, who was the recipient of the $600 scholarship that was given by the family of the late Michael Smigelski…
Oyen Lodge News: Lucky birthday Bingo for Nina Dziatkewich!
Hello, everyone. Thank goodness the deep-freeze weather didn't last too long. But this is only January, so more is still possible to come in the next couple of months.
Grade 6 students residents at the Auxiliary
Grade 6 students from Oyen Public School had a fantastic time visiting residents at the Auxiliary last week for Bell Let's Talk Day!
$100,000 Donation Grows the Prairie Crocus Community Fund
OYEN – The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is grateful to have received a generous donation of $100,000 from the Special Areas Board.
Alberta RCMP host Crime Stoppers sign launch
Last week at the Alberta RCMP headquarters in Edmonton, the Alberta RCMP hosted Crime Stoppers Alberta as they announced their new Rural Sign Campaign.
Viva Vitality: Reduce loneliness to improve your health
Loneliness is the feeling of being isolated or alone. It comes from a gap between the relationships you have and the ones you need or want.
Alberta RCMP is building safer and stronger communities in 2025
The Alberta RCMP is encouraging residents to help build safer, stronger communities by joining a local citizen-led crime prevention group.
New Baseball Academy at Eagle Butte High School to open in the fall
DUNMORE - Having experienced great success with the current Badlands Badgers Baseball Academy in Oyen, Prairie Rose Public Schools will be adding another competitive baseball program to the roster.