Summer is here and water safety should be top of mind. Drowning is still one of the most preventable threats to children’s safety.

With decades of service to her country and community, Bonnie Critchley is stepping up once again, this time as an independent candidate in the federal by-election for Battle River–Crowfoot.

Hello, everyone. It was a wonderful week with the Stampede theme. A lot of the residents participated in the stampede activities and dressed in western attire.

Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and candidate in the Battle River— Crowfoot by-election, dropped by the Big Country Ag Society 4th Annual Oyen Indoor Rodeo

The East Sounding Creek 4 H Club was in the Hanna District show and sale on June 6 and 7. We had a fantastic show and sale!

During the Centennial year, I thought the town should have some flower boxes to contribute to the celebration.

When I think of summer, I think of hot weather. Did you know watermelons, just like other melons, are more than 90 per cent water?

CONSORT - On July 7, 2025, Alpha Bow Energy filed a complaint with the Consort RCMP stating that someone had attended one of their oil sites in Special Area 4, Alta.

This summer, your Alberta RMCP is reminding community members of tips to help prevent theft of, and from, vehicles during summer activities.

Oyen RCMP is warning residents of a phone scam involving the STARS lottery. Recently, there have been reports of unknown callers saying they are calling on behalf of the STARS Lottery.

CAMROSE —Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, launched his by-election campaign office opening in Camrose, Alberta.

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…

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.

Kim Walker reported about 200 people attended the Canada Day Celebration at Oyen’s Crossroads Museum hosted by the Oyen Lions Club.

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.

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.

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…

Get ready to see landmarks across Alberta glowing green on July 7 as communities join together for National Injury Prevention Day…

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…

Congratulations to Jaron Jorgenson who was awarded Second Place in the Primary Poster category in the Oyen Legion’s 2024 Remembrance Day Poster Contest.