EMPRESS - Shine On Homeschool Co-operative opened its doors in Empress, Alberta at the beginning of the 2025/26 school year. Sarah Kroph, an Alberta Certified teacher and mom…

Peter Lundy, new owner of Zac’s Mobile Home Park, helped the Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce replace Christmas lights in Clock Tower Park.

Mother Nature surprised us again, bringing that freezing rain and snow, but I guess it’s that time of year when we are going to get all kinds of surprises.

Savanna Tye won $40,000 in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #208 Cash Raffle on Oct. 18, 2025.

The Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its popular Christmas Market this December. Schindel Agencies will welcome the public from 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday…

Town of Oyen Organizational Meeting was held October 30 in the council chambers.

OYEN — The Screen Test program will visit Oyen in December, offering free breast cancer screening for eligible individuals aged 45 to 74.

Alberta’s Minister of Children and Family Services, Searle Turton, is encouraging residents to consider adoption as the province marks National Adoption Awareness Month.

Alberta has opened a new international office in Abu Dhabi to strengthen trade and investment ties in one of the world’s most dynamic energy regions.

Alberta’s privacy office is joining more than 30 international authorities this week to review websites and apps commonly used by children.

As Remembrance Day approaches, many Canadians are preparing to honour the sacrifices made by those who served in times of war.

Mike Gauley, from Cereal, Alberta, took time to share some of his experiences serving in the Canadian military for more than 35 years.

Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald has completed his first mission to China, meeting with government officials and industry leaders to promote Canadian farm and food products.

Hello everyone! The month of October sure went by fast. It’s definitely getting a little frostier in the mornings, and we’ve had some windy days.

October 20, 2025, was a momentous day in the life of Patricia Siferd, former resident of Acadia Valley and Oyen. After years of study and research in the Department of Human Ecology…

As The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program marks its 50th anniversary this year, this remembrance season brings to mind the inspiring story of Second World War veteran Cliff Chadderton…

Alberta families who applied for support through the Parent Payment Program by Oct. 27 started receiving payments Friday.

Hello, everyone. The residents are still enjoying some outdoor walks, with the weather still in double-digit temperatures. Halloween is approaching soon…

Oyen residents had the opportunity to learn about cybercrime prevention during a free webinar hosted by ATB on October 7.

LETHBRIDGE — A new Comfort Cart is now rolling through the halls at Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH), bringing support and comfort to families caring for a sick child.