Primary Care Alberta offers a comprehensive, evidence-based fluoride varnish and dental sealant program aimed at preventing tooth decay in young children.

From left, Charmain Snell, treasurer, and Pat Stober, president of the Oyen Leisure Society, gratefully accepted a $50,000 donation from the Special Areas Board towards the development…

Dalton Powell, younger son of Calvin and Haley Powell, grew up with cattle, rodeo and a strong rural work ethic on his family’s ranch near Youngstown.

Hello everyone! The frost sure looks beautiful on the trees these days, though those foggy mornings can be a bit dreary.

On the beautiful evening of November 22, 2025, MacLean’s Funeral Home hosted its 28th annual Tree of Remembrance. This cherished tradition is a time to honour and celebrate the families…

Alberta Treasury Branches, adopting the brand name ATB Financial in 2002, officially celebrated its 80th anniversary on September 29.

My apologies to Arnold McKee and Terry Westerlund in regard to the article by Arnold in The Oyen Echo last week about the Block Horse sale.

CALGARY – Alberta’s health agencies are once again turning parking tickets into holiday cheer. Starting today, Parking Services across Alberta Health Services…

Quite often, I hear from friends and family members of smokers asking, “How can I get them to quit? I am really worried about them.” Their concerns are genuine and heartfelt.

It was nice to see some moisture roll through the area, though it made travel tricky on the slick roads—typical Alberta weather!

Staff and students from New Brigden School gathered at the Sedalia Coop where they gratefully received a generous donation from Vestas.

It is with the communities sympathy go to Lee and Shaune Switzer and family on the passing of Lee’s mom on October 15/25. Lois was 93 years old.

Gordon and Charlene Musgrove, along with their crew, did a superb job conducting my Ranch Horse and Tack Sale. My crew and I found it very easy to work with them.

It’s getting colder outside and we as parents want to keep our kids warm and safe. Figuring out how to dress your child for cold Canadian winters can be tricky…

CASTOR — A 48-year-old Castor man is facing several charges after an RCMP investigation into allegations of sexual assaults dating back more than a decade.

Enjoy a few more photos from the Remembrance Day services in Oyen.

Kenton Wagstaff, Member of the Oyen Volunteer Fire Department was presented with the Alberta Emergency Services Medal on November 11, 2025.

Hello everyone. Well, the first half of November was nice, but I think the rest of the month will be in the single digits. I can’t believe November is going fast and December will be approaching soon.

Sixteen people came together for a delicious potluck supper prior to the Seniors meeting on November 5. Following the lead of the last potluck, which consisted of salads and desserts…

Oyen United Church has presented the Oyen and District Food Bank with a $5,000 donation, made possible through a Mission and Service Grant from Chinook Winds Region.