Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says the province is moving ahead with plans to secure a long-term agreement with the federal government on methane emissions reductions.

More than 50 local children joined their families for “Breakfast with Santa,” hosted by the Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Hello everyone. Good thing the cold snap didn’t last long. The Oyen Lodge would like to extend its condolences to Juicy McKay’s family and friends on her passing.

Michael Noah Smigelski peacefully entered heaven on March 20, 2023. He was born in Medicine Hat, Alta., on March 11, 2003, the only son of Neil and Anne Marie Smigelski…

SPECIAL AREAS – Jordon Christianson has accepted a temporary two-year position as Director of Regional Initiatives with the Special Areas Board.

A 2025 South Central High School graduate, Shania Gillis-Johnson, headed to Calgary this fall to attend the University of Calgary for a Bachelor of Arts majoring in International Indigenous Studies.

Health officials are reminding Albertans to take precautions against respiratory illnesses as the holiday season gets underway.

Alberta and federal officials have agreed to extend the current child care agreement for one year, ensuring stability for families and keeping costs low.

Alberta has unveiled new guidance aimed at simplifying and speeding up land reclamation across the province.

Alberta’s government and Ottawa are launching a new three-year, $10-million program aimed at expanding greenhouse and vertical farm production and increasing the supply…

Alberta RCMP, along with other law enforcement partners, removed 50 impaired drivers from the province’s roads on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, as part of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day.

Alberta’s government is acting on recommendations to streamline the regulation of private land sand and gravel operations, aiming to boost jobs, support economic growth…

There has been a bit of moisture off and on again, along with some temperature changes. I hope everyone is starting to get into the festive spirit—that is definitely happening at the Lodge!

The community of New Brigden celebrated the grand opening of their new hall on November 28, coinciding with the annual Winter Wonderland.

The Oyen & District Health Care Foundation is crediting community generosity for another year of improvements to local health services, as donor contributions funded…

Alberta’s government is investing nearly $6 million to prevent, interrupt, and respond to family violence while supporting survivors.

This fall, Sinead began her first year at the University of Saskatchewan, enrolled in a four-year Bachelor of Science in Biology program.

Gatherings with friends and family to celebrate the holidays? Maybe you’re hosting this year. There are a few things to think about before the big event.

While December brings holiday celebrations for community members across the province, it’s important to practice safe driving and to never drive impaired due to drugs or alcohol.

With the holiday season approaching, Alberta RCMP is reminding residents to take steps to protect their mail and parcels as delivery volumes — and thefts — typically rise this time of year.