CFSEA distributes Over $1,174,809 in grants this spring!
MEDICINE HAT– The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is proud to announce the distribution of over $1,174,809 through its granting initiatives this spring…
Oyen Lodge News: High school graduates
Hello, everyone. I hope everyone had a great long weekend. Congratulations to all the high school graduates on the long weekend.
Nuffield Canada scholarships bring the world of agriculture to Canada
Applications for 2026 Nuffield Canada Agricultural Scholarships are open now through June 30.
BUFFALO NEWS: Retirement celebration coming up on May 31st
It's been a long time since I wrote a news column. Life has been hectic this new year. The area has been blessed with some rain the past few days.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: The Hidden Girl
FICTION: The Hidden Girl / by: Lucinda Riley, GRAPHIC NOVELS: Baby-Sitter’s Little Sister Vol .10 / by: Shauna Grant…
Oyen Seniors start beautification project
On the cool morning of May 15th, ten seniors gathered at the Oyen and District Seniors hall to do some gardening. Funds from a New Horizons Grant and a donation…
Acadia Municipal Library: Read the best books first
There are a couple of new books in this week. Enjoy A Map to Paradise by Susan Meissner in adult fiction and The Ageless Brain: How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind…
Measles outbreak prompts standing measles exposure advisory for South Zone
LETHBRIDGE - Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to manage a significant number of cases of measles across the South Zone, including in individuals with no known exposure source.
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day held in Consort
The Special Areas Emergency Services and Consort Fire & Rescue were excited to host a Community Emergency Preparedness Day on May 7, 2025, in Consort, AB.
Sadly, there's no such thing as the "News Fairy”
Want to see more of your community in the local newspaper? Send us your news tips, story ideas, coming events, and requests for coverage.
Penton: Flagg touted as can’t-miss NBA star
Even if you’re only a casual fan of U.S. college basketball, you’ve probably heard of Cooper Flagg, who will be the No. 1 selection in the June 25 National Basketball Association draft.
Growing Through Grief: Dare To Dream
Have you just experienced a significant loss? Are you overwhelmed by the emotions that flood your being? Are you worried it will be this way forever?
Pop 89: We Are the Soil
I admit to slipping into a style of talking that gives over to unconsidered emotional responses. Sometimes, I attribute it to my astrological sign: hey, I’m an Aries!
Check It Out: Canadians are asking questions
Teachers love asking questions, so here are a few clever responses from their students. Teacher: "If you got $20 from five people, what do you get?" Student: "A new bike."
Promoting Alberta on the world stage
Finance Minister Nate Horner will travel to Europe May 25-June 5 to meet with Alberta’s bond investors and the investment community.
Service: Talk & Action
It is a true honour to once again receive a clear mandate from the people of Battle River—Crowfoot, a mandate that demands change, hope, and a restoration of the promise of Canada.
AUPE negotiations update: Minister Horner
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued the following statement on bargaining between the Government of Alberta and the AUPE.
Oyen Lodge News: Mother’s Day weekend
Hello, everyone. Hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day weekend. The weather has cooled off a bit again. The rain sure seemed spotty this last week…