Letter: Remembrance issue
Work on producing the Remembrance issue of the Echo was extremely remarkable - a great accomplishment for a weekly newspaper…
Viva Vitality: Make kindness the norm
Let’s talk kindness. World Kindness Day, Nov. 13, is globally recognized and dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness.
Alberta RCMP encourage motorists to prioritize child seat safety
As November ushers in colder temperatures and potentially hazardous road conditions, it becomes more important than ever for motorists to prioritize their children’s safety…
Penton: Jets shock NHL with blazing start
The National Hockey League is one month into its 2024-25 season this week and a number of interesting story lines have bubbled to the surface.
Let Us Remember
Every year on November 11th, Canadians gather at the National War Memorial, community centres, and Cenotaphs across the country to honour…
SPORTS TALK: Will the 4 Nations Cup have the same wow factor as the Canada Cup?
Time is running short for bubble players who want to impress their countries' management teams ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off.
‘Awakening Through Grief’ offers healing to the hurting
Angela Clement launched her new book ‘Awakening Through Grief’ on November 1st. Three years ago, she retired from her teaching career and moved to Maple Creek.
Pop 89: Who Wins?
I tried not to watch the American election, but the great vortex of energy exerted by the entire world staring into the screen was too great a force to be resisted.
Check It Out: Neighbours helping neighbours instead of waiting for government help
A fellow helped a neighbour by doing some work. Overcome with gratitude, his neighbour said, “I’m so grateful I could marry you!”
Viva Vitality: Building a Safer, Stronger You
November kicks off Falls Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to prevent falls. Falls are the leading cause of injury…
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: The Bishop’s Daughter
FICTION: The Bishop’s Daughter / by: Wanda Brunstetter, How Does that make you feel, Magda Eklund : A Novel / by: Anna Montague, In Too Deep / by: Lee Child…
Do you know what happens at the Oyen & District Food Bank at Christmas time?
We send out a second hamper marked CHRISTMAS. We know that Christmas time can be a challenge to those on fixed incomes…
OYEN BRIEFS: Branch #208 raffle winners announced
Branch #208 announced the winners of their October 16 raffle.
OYEN LODGE REPORT: Residents enjoy Halloween party
Hello, everyone. The month of October seemed to go very fast. The weather is getting a bit cooler as we move into November.
Fallen Heroes: Their journey Home
A few years ago, my wife Laura and I hosted a film team at our farm near Sedalia, AB. The team was from The Military Museums in Calgary, and they were on a mission…
They shall not grow old, Remembrance Day, 11th November
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. LEST WE FORGET.
New Brigden veteran served war effort on home front
Not all veterans served overseas. According to New Brigden’s history book ‘Still Making Memories’, Fred Tye from New Brigden was among the thousands of service men…
Bill Mitchell from Monitor served in WWII
William Mitchell from Monitor, Alberta served as an airplane mechanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.