Oyen and District Seniors Report: Pickleball
Pickleball continues to attract new players. The designated time for that has been changed from Tuesday evenings to Thursday Evenings because Alsask has a Tuesday evening Pickleball Group.
Letter to the Editor: Danielle Smith
Even to some of us die-hard conservatives, it appears that Danielle Smith is just another sub-par, self-serving, self-centered, pontificating little politician…
Farmers cheered on as they work Alberta’s fields
Alberta farmers and ranchers are bringing their fields to life this May with the backing of a government that understands the value of agriculture, a UCP member told the legislature this week.
The United Church of Canada Celebrates 100 Years
The United Church of Canada came together in 1925, through a union of Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and other Christian churches…
Here’s what conservatism looks like, ousted former minister tells legislature
A former UCP minister promoted his vision of conservatism Tuesday in his first member’s statement on the floor since being removed from caucus.
UCP faces barrage of disability and accessibility questions
The NDP bombarded cabinet last week with questions and statements critical of the province’s treatment of persons with disabilities.
Acadia Municipal Library: Story of My Life
This week’s newest adult fiction addition is Story of My Life by Lucy Score. Library surveys are due May 22. If you didn’t receive one in your mailbox there are extra copies available in the library.
Local high school students explore potential futures at Special Areas
Over 170 high-school students from across the region explored potential careers at Special Areas this past April.
Expect boats to be inspected
Starting June 1, Alberta is the first province in Canada to require mandatory inspections for all incoming watercraft to keep invasive mussels out.
Viva Vitality: Virtual tables – How food apps are redefining food security
It seems like every time we go to the grocery store, prices are higher, and so is the bill. Inflation has led to skyrocketing food costs, making it harder for many of us to afford the essentials.
Human remains identified
REDCLIFF - On Jan. 18, 2025, Redcliff RCMP began an investigation into a reported missing person 38-year-old Clayton Martens.
Penton: Sports records made to be broken? Not so fast …
Maybe a Major League Baseball player will slug five home runs in one game. Maybe a batter will drive in more than 10 runs in a single game.
Pop 89: Unlock the Tower of Babel
It's been a month of global upheaval wherein Carney managed to articulate his way through a meeting in Washington without getting finger-wagged by the card-dealer of the house.
REMEMBERING WHEN: The Night Out
Late one summer afternoon in the early 2000s, a buddy called me up and said, “Keith, let’s go out for dinner tonight! My treat!”
Check It Out: Centenarians share secrets to a long life
A woman asked her 100-year-old grandfather what his secret was to such a long life. He replied, “I’m just waiting until I can afford a burial service.”
Response to the Liberal government’s new cabinet: Premier Smith
Premier Danielle Smith released the following statement following the Liberal government’s new cabinet announcement…
Alberta RCMP participates in National Police Week 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025 marked the start of National Police Week. This week-long public awareness campaign, hosted by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police…
Keep food, water safe when enjoying the outdoors
Alberta Health Services reminds people to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Never assume water from lakes, streams, rivers or springs is safe to drink.