Oyen Lodge: Thank you to the SCHS Work Experience Girls
I would like to thank the SCHS work experience girls who assisted me with various activities. They did a wonderful job assisting me, helping the residents and learning how to relate to seniors.
Seeds of innovation: Investing in agri-research
Alberta’s government has provided a one-time grant of $3.2 million to twelve applied research associations to upgrade equipment, facilities and infrastructure.
Consort & District Chamber of Commerce honoured with 2024 Chamber of the Year Award
At their June 18 meeting, members of the Consort Chamber of Commerce learned that the organization has been recognized with a 2024 Chamber of the Year Award.
Meet the Cross Roads Museum 2025 summer staff
John Herron, Kaydance Stammers and Jonah Gajudo. All three are excited to start their new responsibilities, which include touring visitors around our many buildings…
Dorothy Community presents cheque for elevator revitalization
The Dorothy Community Hall Association presented a cheque for $15,000 to be put towards the repairs and revitalization work completed on the Dorothy Elevator…
Oyen Lodge Report: Time in the gazebo
The crab apple and apple trees have lots of apples on them this year. The residents are enjoying their walks outside and their time in the gazebo.
Lunch and Learn
Wanda Diakow is the Economic Development Officer at the Special Areas Board. Her work centers on improving the vitality and sustainability of the rural community through strategic initiatives.
East Sounding Creek 4-H Report: The results are in!
The results are in! Many of our members are part of the Carcass project. We met on May 12, when we brought all our projects to the Crossroads Centre.
Sibbald News: Hanna 4-H District Beef Show
Hanna 4-H District Beef Show is long done but local youth participating in this event held in Hanna on June 6 & 7th were: Coleman, Cooper and Camrie Norris…
Reduce, reuse, recycle
We are told that these are great ways to help the environment by keeping material out of the landfill. Individuals can reduce and reuse on their own…
Coronation RCMP makes arrest after report of suspicious vehicle
CORONATION - On June 16, 2025, Coronation RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at the Castor Fish Pond.
Oyen and District Seniors Report: Last Pot Luck before Fall
Eighteen people gathered on June 6 at the Seniors Recreation Centre for the last Pot Luck and meeting prior to the fall. Lynda had barbequed hamburgers and brought all the fixings…
Oyen Lodge Report: A little smokey
Hello, everyone. It has been a little smokey for a few days, and I hope everyone stayed in doors those days. It was nice to have a taste of rain to freshen things up, but it is still very dry.
Oil Battery gets hit by lightning near Provost
PROVOST - On June 13, 2025, at 8:50 p.m., Provost RCMP received a report of a fire at an oil site located south of Highway 13 on Range Road 22.
CHEERS TO 10 YEARS!
Big Country Thrift Store celebrated 10 years in Oyen on June 10th, 2025. The volunteers served a total of 103 burgers, chips, drinks & cheesecake.
Legion poster contest winners
View photos of the Legion poster contest winners from Assumption Roman Catholic School, Oyen Public School, South Central High School, and Warren Peers School.
Viva Vitality: Measles is spreading in southern Alberta: Here’s how to stay safe
Right now, measles cases are rising across southern Alberta. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has advised people in the South Zone of a widespread potential exposure risk…
RCMP’s Musical Ride saddles up to tour across Alberta this summer
The RCMP’s Musical Ride, an iconic Canadian spectacle recognized at home and abroad, and a symbol of tradition, honour, and pride, will be trotting across Alberta this summer.
Alberta RCMP provides safety tips for sharing roadways with commercial vehicles
With summer around the corner, roadways will become increasingly busy, and your Alberta RCMP would like to remind commercial and passenger-vehicle motorists how to share…
RCMP seize significant amount of drugs
DRUMHELLER - On the evening of June 11, 2025, Drumheller RCMP initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle along Highway 56 after witnessing a traffic infraction.