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AUPE negotiations update: Minister Horner
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued the following statement on bargaining between the Government of Alberta and the AUPE.
Oyen Lodge News: Mother’s Day weekend
Hello, everyone. Hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day weekend. The weather has cooled off a bit again. The rain sure seemed spotty this last week…
Oyen and District Seniors Report: Pickleball
Pickleball continues to attract new players. The designated time for that has been changed from Tuesday evenings to Thursday Evenings because Alsask has a Tuesday evening Pickleball Group.
The United Church of Canada Celebrates 100 Years
The United Church of Canada came together in 1925, through a union of Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and other Christian churches…
Here’s what conservatism looks like, ousted former minister tells legislature
A former UCP minister promoted his vision of conservatism Tuesday in his first member’s statement on the floor since being removed from caucus.
UCP faces barrage of disability and accessibility questions
The NDP bombarded cabinet last week with questions and statements critical of the province’s treatment of persons with disabilities.
Local high school students explore potential futures at Special Areas
Over 170 high-school students from across the region explored potential careers at Special Areas this past April.
Viva Vitality: Virtual tables – How food apps are redefining food security
It seems like every time we go to the grocery store, prices are higher, and so is the bill. Inflation has led to skyrocketing food costs, making it harder for many of us to afford the essentials.
Human remains identified
REDCLIFF - On Jan. 18, 2025, Redcliff RCMP began an investigation into a reported missing person 38-year-old Clayton Martens.
Response to the Liberal government’s new cabinet: Premier Smith
Premier Danielle Smith released the following statement following the Liberal government’s new cabinet announcement…
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.