Penton: Has Rourke resumed role as CFL’s best QB?
When Nathan Rourke returned to the Canadian Football League after two years of trying to make his mark in the National Football League, was he automatically the CFL’s No. 1 quarterback?
SPORTS TALK: The Terry Fox legacy
This past weekend marked the 44th edition of the annual Terry Fox Run. As a 14-year-old kid in Regina, I do remember the impact he had the year he hit Canadian Highways...
Growing Through Grief: Honesty
One of the most helpful tools for us in life is to be consciously aware of our values. A core value that many of us share is honesty.
Pop 89: Everyday a Mythology
Lately, I find myself repeating a bit of wisdom an older woman shared with me way back when I was only half listening. At that point I had yet to reach my third third of life.
Check It Out: Why aren't more medical professionals talking about this?
The story is told of a desert nomad who, awakened by hunger one night, decided he'd have a snack. Lighting a candle, he grabbed a date and took a bite.
Words Need to be Backed by Action!
On September 5th, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced that he was ripping up the Supply and Confidence Agreement, a de facto coalition the NDP have been...
OYEN LODGE REPORT: A warm welcome to our new residents
Hello Everyone. I hope everyone had a wonderful Labour Day weekend. The weather is still beautiful for this time of year. Hopefully, everyone’s harvest is going well.
Successful Farmers Market season comes to an end
What a way to end the market season than to join forces with FCSS to have their resource fair during the market! We had so many guests!
Food Bank initiates logo contest
The Oyen & District Food Bank Association anticipates being busy over the next few months.
KREW KUTS: Shadows of History
Several more deeply rooted connections to the past drew my interest while surveying news items in 1965. One was about establishing the Alberta Provincial Museum and Archives.
4-H Alberta Expands Partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited
4-H Alberta is pleased to announce that we will continue the strong partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and a growing group of local Alberta Co-ops...
1928 Bumper Crop!
94-year-old Alan Johnson, who subscribes to our paper, stopped by our office last week with this wonderful photo of his Dad’s farming outfit.
Penton: Ko’s career a knockout on LPGA circuit
What a great career professional golfer Lydia Ko has enjoyed. And while her career may be winding down, fans of the Ladies’ Professional Golfers’ Association are hoping...
SPORTS TALK: Houston Texans 2025 Super Bowl champs?
As week #1 came and went in the NFL this past weekend, it was time to get the old Bucky crystal ball out and pick who could be the big winners this season.
Pop 89: Nature-Loving Nature
As the gate on the right closed on the horizon and the field, the gate on the left opened to a new lot of heifers.
Check It Out: Revealing what's “hidden in plain sight”
A young mom said she and her daughter play a game when they're in the car. Her daughter plays a song and her mom guesses the artist and title within seconds of listening.
Alberta crowned best province for prospective homeowners
On average, the cost of buying a house in Alberta has risen by only 76%, excluding inflation, between 2006 and 2024.