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Irrigation district penalized for diver fatality
News The Oyen Echo 3/2/25 News The Oyen Echo 3/2/25

Irrigation district penalized for diver fatality

An irrigation district has been penalized $365,000 related to a workplace fatality.

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SIBBALD NEWS: Locals participate in Beef Expo
News The Oyen Echo 2/26/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/26/25

SIBBALD NEWS: Locals participate in Beef Expo

Do you feel it? The extremely cold weather has broken today. It is glorious to be outside without being bundled to the nines and feeling like your lungs are frozen.

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OYEN LODGE: Clark Huston entertains residents at Valentine’s party
News The Oyen Echo 2/26/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/26/25

OYEN LODGE: Clark Huston entertains residents at Valentine’s party

Hello, everyone. It is so nice to have warmer weather again. I hope everyone had a great long weekend.

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3 reasons to wear pink on February 26
News The Oyen Echo 2/26/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/26/25

3 reasons to wear pink on February 26

Recently, many countries have designated specific days to raise awareness and prevent bullying, whether at school or in the workplace.

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How do you react when you witness bullying?
News The Oyen Echo 2/26/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/26/25

How do you react when you witness bullying?

Bullying, unfortunately, continues to be a significant issue in 2025. Although many bullies commit their acts discreetly, others act in plain sight.

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Expanding recovery support services in Medicine Hat
News The Oyen Echo 2/23/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/23/25

Expanding recovery support services in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat Recovery College will soon be fully operational with free recovery-focused mental health courses for Albertans to develop resiliency and resourcefulness.

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Viva Vitality: Be a Raktivist!
News The Oyen Echo 2/23/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/23/25

Viva Vitality: Be a Raktivist!

Performing kind acts for others, even towards strangers, significantly improves mental wellbeing by reducing stress, increasing happiness…

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Oyen RCMP begin deployment of body-worn cameras
News The Oyen Echo 2/19/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/19/25

Oyen RCMP begin deployment of body-worn cameras

Oyen RCMP has officially equipped frontline officers with body-worn cameras as part of the Alberta RCMP’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and modernization.

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Oyen and District Seniors Report: Potluck enjoyed despite bad weather
News The Oyen Echo 2/19/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/19/25

Oyen and District Seniors Report: Potluck enjoyed despite bad weather

Four Oyen and District Seniors group members gathered at the Seniors Recreational Centre on the cold and blustery evening of February 5 at 6:00 PM for a delicious potluck.

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Oyen Lodge Report: Valentine’s Trivia and Jeopardy is a learning experience
News The Oyen Echo 2/19/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/19/25

Oyen Lodge Report: Valentine’s Trivia and Jeopardy is a learning experience

Hello, everyone. I think we all feel the same about the deep-freeze weather ending soon. It has been a tad frigid for a couple of weeks.

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Guatemalan family receives new tiny home after local couple’s visit
News The Oyen Echo 2/17/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/17/25

Guatemalan family receives new tiny home after local couple’s visit

SIBBALD—Lars and Levan Jensen came to Kindersley to share their experiences helping out at a charity in Guatemala. The Jensens, whose home address is now Sibbald, Alberta…

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Oyen Fire Department places 3rd in AFFCA provincial bonspiel
Sports, News The Oyen Echo 2/12/25 Sports, News The Oyen Echo 2/12/25

Oyen Fire Department places 3rd in AFFCA provincial bonspiel

Congratulations goes out to Oyen Fire Department for placing 3rd in the AFFCA provincial bonspiel and took home the top volunteer department trophy!

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Sibbald News: Snowmobile Rally cancelled due to weather
News The Oyen Echo 2/12/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/12/25

Sibbald News: Snowmobile Rally cancelled due to weather

Hello everyone. It's a bit brisk out there this morning with a snappy wind. Stay warm as this polar vortex hits for a few days.

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Oyen Lodge: National Wear Red Day celebrated on February 7
News The Oyen Echo 2/12/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/12/25

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.

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New Grant Opportunity: WestMET Community Grant
News The Oyen Echo 2/9/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/9/25

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…

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Viva Vitality: Celebrate Heart Month this Valentine’s Day!
News The Oyen Echo 2/9/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/9/25

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.

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RCMP responds to border incursion at Coutts port of entry
News The Oyen Echo 2/9/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/9/25

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.

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Oyen RCMP welcomes community engagement
News The Oyen Echo 2/5/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/5/25

Oyen RCMP welcomes community engagement

OYEN - The Oyen RCMP Detachment is inviting local residents to submit any comments, suggestions or concerns they may have.

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Oyen Briefs: Sympathies of the community
News The Oyen Echo 2/5/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/5/25

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…

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Oyen Lodge Report: Residents participate in “Backwards Day”
News The Oyen Echo 2/5/25 News The Oyen Echo 2/5/25

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.

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