Alberta uncorks new rules for liquor and cannabis “Party Bikes"
Albertans out for a spin on a party bike or tavern tour will soon be able to sip locally made beers and spirits. Alberta’s government is updating the rules to give small liquor producers…
OYEN LODGE NEWS: Celebrating Stampede and Rodeo Month
Hello, everyone. The weather has been a bit warm lately. I enjoy the warm weather, but it’s just a little too hot for some people.
Canada Day Celebration at Oyen’s Crossroads Museum
Kim Walker reported about 200 people attended the Canada Day Celebration at Oyen’s Crossroads Museum hosted by the Oyen Lions Club.
Post secondary scholarships awarded to deserving students
Fred Beynon, the Scholarship Committee Chairman of The Oyen Lions’ Club, was very proud to present post-secondary scholarships to two well-deserving students this year.
OPS celebrates National Indigenous History Month with tipi raisings
Oyen Public School was privileged to acquire one of the traditional tipis that were donated to Prairie Rose Public Schools from Saamis Park in Medicine Hat.
Reduce Reuse Recycle
We are told reduce-reuse-recycle are great ways to help the environment by keeping material out of the landfill. Individuals can reduce and reuse on their own…
Viva Vitality: Lighting the Way to Safety – National Injury Prevention Day Shines Bright on July 7
Get ready to see landmarks across Alberta glowing green on July 7 as communities join together for National Injury Prevention Day…
Boyd English was cured by a treatment invented in WWI
Boyd English, a former Kindersley resident, has an interesting story to share. The 76-year-old is the first person in Western Canada to receive bacteriophage treatment…
Legion Poster Winner
Congratulations to Jaron Jorgenson who was awarded Second Place in the Primary Poster category in the Oyen Legion’s 2024 Remembrance Day Poster Contest.
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.