Alberta is taking stronger action to improve trucking safety, targeting unsafe driver training schools and carriers. The government has closed five training schools…

Warren Peers School Junior High students from Acadia Valley explore career options at the Oyen Career Fair on Oct. 1. The event gave students a chance to meet local professionals…

To celebrate and strengthen connections with those involved in the project, Lanfine Wind invited members of their family to an annual gathering of landowners, partners, and community members…

Emergency Health Services-Alberta (EHS-Alberta), in partnership with Health Link 811, is expanding its 911 shared response program in Calgary and Edmonton…

I hope everyone is still enjoying this beautiful fall weather, though I’m sure colder days are on the way. The trees are turning beautiful colors right now, and soon the leaves will be on the ground.

This Fire Prevention Week, the Oyen Fire Department is drawing attention to one of the fastest-growing fire risks in modern life: lithium-ion batteries.

WP Limited Partnership is proud to announce the acquisition of Zac’s Mobile Home Park in Oyen, Alberta, ushering in a new chapter for the community with a bold vision…

The Special Areas Advisory Council met on September 25 for their final regular meeting before the October municipal election.

ATB celebrates 53rd Birthday for Oyen Branch Thursday, September 18, 2025: One hundred plus people shared in the celebration at the picnic tables located on the parking lot…

EDMONTON — Alberta municipalities, Métis Settlements and the Townsite of Redwood Meadows can now apply for funding to strengthen regional collaboration…

Monday morning started with exercises, followed by baking and decorating for fall and Thanksgiving. Thanks to my two work experience students, who helped with the decorating.

Wilf Girletz was a three-time Canadian All-Around champion, and five-time bull riding champion, and still shares the record for most Canadian titles in this event.

EDMONTON — Alberta will keep its cap on auto insurance rate hikes for drivers with clean records through 2026 as it prepares to roll out a new “care-first” insurance system in 2027.

OYEN - The UFA Farm Supply in Oyen conducted an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) on-site drill on Monday evening, September 22nd.

In the September 24 edition of The Oyen Echo, the front page story, Oyen launches innovative housing project to attract professionals, we had an error in the final paragraph.

CALGARY – Health Link 811 turned 25 years old this month. Over this quarter century registered nurses and other health professionals have received 27 million calls…

BROOKS – Brooks RCMP responded to a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 36 on Sept. 23, 2025, at 8:08 a.m.

RCMP is issuing a warning to residents within the municipal communities surrounding the Calgary hub of a trend regarding overnight residential break and enters.

Hello everyone! The weather has been beautiful this September. The nights are getting cooler, and the mornings are dewy, but the days have been absolutely wonderful.

Wednesday was Hat Spirit Day, and students came dressed in their favourite hats—from silly to stylish! It was a fun and lively day for everyone.