Alberta RCMP participates in National Police Week 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025 marked the start of National Police Week. This week-long public awareness campaign, hosted by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police…
Alberta RCMP reminds drivers to slow down and move over
Your Alberta RCMP is reminding all drivers to do their part in keeping emergency and roadside workers safe by slowing down and moving over…
South Central High School valedictorian will miss strong connections
Payton Duffield is the valedictorian this year for South Central High School. Since entering high school, her focus has been on achieving high grades.
FCSS recognized area volunteers
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 was Volunteers Make Waves. This theme highlights the power of individual and collective volunteer efforts…
We’ve Come a Long, Long Way
Fifty years later students from the graduating class of South Central High School gathered again in Oyen to reflect, reminisce and share their life experiences over the past five decades.
Oyen Lodge News: John Rolheiser summer student
Hello, everyone. The Oyen Lodge would like to welcome John Rolheiser as our summer student this year. John is doing a fantastic job working with maintenance…
Conservative Party Leader visits Battle River—Crowfoot
CONSORT - Damien Kurek, Conservative MP-elect for Battle River—Crowfoot released the following statement on Conservative Party of Canada Leader, Pierre Poilievre…
Alberta RCMP new Community Response Teams to target illegal drug crimes
EDMONTON - On April 10, 2025, the Alberta RCMP met with partners in law enforcement, health, and government to discuss concerns around the use of illegal opioids…
Oyen RCMP and Toronto Police Service investigate extortion – charges laid
OYEN - In December of 2024, Oyen RCMP received a report that a youth from the Oyen area had fallen victim to an online extortion.
Viva Vitality: Enjoying time in the sun safely
With summer fast approaching and the spring weather starting to warm up, we need to remember to enjoy being out in the sun and heat safely.
Oyen Lodge News: April sure went fast
Hello, everyone. The month of April sure went fast, and now we are into May with some nice weather. The residents enjoy their walks every day, except for those breezy days.
Acadia Municipal Library: Easter Egg Hunt draw
Congratulations to Emberlee Niwa who won last month’s Easter Egg Hunt draw! She got to pick out a free book to take home along with a bag of goodies.
Viva Vitality: Unmasking Mental Health during Mental Health Week
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) introduced Mental Health Week, this year celebrated from May 5 to 11, in 1951.
KUREK GIVING UP SEAT FOR PIERRE POILIEVRE TO RUN IN BYELECTION
On Friday, the Conservative Party announced Conservative MP-elect Damien Kurek will resign to allow Pierre Poilievre to run in an upcoming byelection.
Damien Kurek wins Battle River-Crowfoot riding with 82.8% of vote
Battle River-Crowfoot MP, Damien Kurek was re-elected by an overwhelming majority in the General Election held April 28.
Oyen hosts firefighting school
Twenty-six volunteer firefighting students gathered in Oyen on the first weekend in April to complete the fourth weekend of the NFPA 1001 level 1 course.
Honouring the incredible life of STARS founder Dr. Greg Powell
It is with great sadness that STARS announces the passing of founder and former CEO, Dr. Greg Powell.
Epilepsy: My Story
I had the privilege of speaking at the Global Meet and Expo on Neuroscience & Brain Disorders this past April 7/8 in London, England.
Classroom economy motivates Grade 6 students at Oyen Public School
This past September, on the first day of the school year, Kayl Davies, teacher at Oyen Public School, and her class of Grade 6 students collaborated to create a set of classroom norms…
Oyen Lodge News: Are you interested in volunteering at the Lodge?
Hello, everyone. Hope everyone enjoyed the long Easter weekend. It was wonderful to see some moisture to green things up for some spring yard work…