Pop 89: Giving Up
I’m giving up coffee for Lent. For some reason, I can give up certain habits more easily for Lent than for a smaller size of jeans.
Check It Out: Non-profit groups give Canadians what they need
Children from both the past and present have always shared an entertaining perspective. An elderly lady recalled a vivid memory of being liberated in Holland at the end of WWII.
Exciting Playoff Hockey!
Oyen Senior Men’s Hockey ‘Eagles’ congratulate their goalie Mason Fildey-Holyj, who held on to a shut-out win over the Hughenden Jets Tuesday, February 25, at the Oyen Arena.
Oyen Lodge Report: Shirley Vanstone celebrates
Hello, everyone. The month of February has come to an end, so that means we are getting closer to spring.
PINK SHIRT DAY!
Pink Shirt Day is an annual event that takes place on February 26th to raise awareness about bullying and promote kindness.
Oyen Long Term Care adopts the White Rose Program
At a Family Resident Council meeting, some residents voiced a need for a more consistent and compassionate approach to end-of-life and bereavement in Long-Term Care.
OYEN UNITED CHURCH: $10K Mission and Service Grant helps Breakfast Programs
The Oyen United Church was successful in receiving a $10,000 Mission and Service Grant through the Chinook Winds Region of the United Church of Canada.
Badlands Baseball: Rylan Caplette-Tarrant, Greg Maccormack, Josh Rolheiser
Meet some of the players from the Badlands Baseball Academy.
Put Canada First & Defend!
After 9 years, the NDP-Liberals have weakened our military and as a result Canada has lost the respect of our allies. Our national safety and security requires…
Mobile mammography service to visit Brooks
BROOKS - Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program is coming to Brooks to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45-74.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: An Amish Cinderella
FICTION: An Amish Cinderella / by: Shelley Shepard Gray, B is for Bonnet / by: Shelley Shepard Gray, The Baxters : A Prequel / by: Karen Kingsbury…
ACADIA MUNICIPAL LIBRARY: Longer hours on Wednesdays starting March 11
This week’s new books include: The War We Won Apart: The Untold Story of Two Elite Agents Who Became One of the Most Decorated Couples of WWII by Nahlah Ayed (non-fiction)…
Penton: Gushue faces strong field at Brier
Until he’s dethroned, Newfoundland’s Brad Gushue will be the favourite every time he slides out of the hack at the Canadian men’s curling championship.
Pop 89: Seeing Beauty
Some things are beautiful. One cannot walk along the ridge of 70 Mile Butte and look out over the vast, open grassland as the sun limns the horizon into eternity and shrug.
Check It Out: Government doesn’t operate like a business
Actor/comedian Bill Murray once said, “The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30% of their ice cream.”
Viva Vitality: Eat More Vegetables and Fruit!
March is Nutrition Month and Alberta Health Services is encouraging people to eat more vegetables and fruit. Vegetables and fruits are full of nutrients…
Illegal narcotics seized at Coutts port of entry in two separate incidents
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping harmful drugs from entering our communities and to disrupting organized crime.
Budget 2025: Snip. Taxes cut for Albertans
As the province faces headwinds from tariff threats that could cause inflation, Alberta’s government is ensuring Alberta families have more money in their pockets…