After requesting an extension to their 50/50 Raffle from August 1 to October 31, Oyen & District Family & Community Services drew Kim Wilson’s winning ticket worth $5,125.

Reverend John Calvin Rhoad Jr., former Canadian Military Protestant Chaplain, delivered the message at the Oyen Legion Remembrance Day service.

This November, the Alberta RCMP is sharing online safety tips. Though the internet and social media have become commonplace, it’s important to remember that online activities…

Rural Albertans are travelling farther than ever for basic medical care. With doctor shortages in some areas, virtual healthcare is emerging as a practical lifeline for families…

Alberta’s government is making record investments to help the province’s most vulnerable residents this winter, including funding additional shelter spaces to ensure no one is left out in the cold.

Have you ever experienced a fall? Thinking back on the situation, was there anything that could have been done to prevent it? Falls are incredibly common.

Alberta’s government says its Acute Care Action Plan will deliver immediate relief to hospitals while laying the groundwork for long-term improvements to patient care.

After the formal service, people gathered outside the Legion at the cenotaph. It had been moved earlier in the week from the southwest corner of the hospital grounds…

Students from South Central High, Oyen Public, Assumption, New Brigden and Warren Peers schools gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion in Oyen on November 10…

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.