Check It Out: The child who told his mom he would become Prime Minister
Here’s a trivia question for you: Q: What was the 13th Prime Minister of Canada’s nickname? A: Dief the Chief.
Legion Poster Winner
Congratulations to Jaron Jorgenson who was awarded Second Place in the Primary Poster category in the Oyen Legion’s 2024 Remembrance Day Poster Contest.
Oyen Lodge: Thank you to the SCHS Work Experience Girls
I would like to thank the SCHS work experience girls who assisted me with various activities. They did a wonderful job assisting me, helping the residents and learning how to relate to seniors.
To The Editor: Ask an immigrant
You want to know why the smarter and more productive immigrants are leaving Canada? Ask an immigrant. Ask me.
Seeds of innovation: Investing in agri-research
Alberta’s government has provided a one-time grant of $3.2 million to twelve applied research associations to upgrade equipment, facilities and infrastructure.
Consort & District Chamber of Commerce honoured with 2024 Chamber of the Year Award
At their June 18 meeting, members of the Consort Chamber of Commerce learned that the organization has been recognized with a 2024 Chamber of the Year Award.
Acadia Municipal Library: Summer reading programs
First, we will be running two summer reading programs. The first one is the TD Summer Reading Club which can be found online at www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Daughter of the Blood
ADULT FICTION: Daughter of the Blood / by: Anne Bishop, The Poppy Fields / by: Nikki Erlick, Deep End / by: Ali Hazelwood…
Meet the Cross Roads Museum 2025 summer staff
John Herron, Kaydance Stammers and Jonah Gajudo. All three are excited to start their new responsibilities, which include touring visitors around our many buildings…
Dorothy Community presents cheque for elevator revitalization
The Dorothy Community Hall Association presented a cheque for $15,000 to be put towards the repairs and revitalization work completed on the Dorothy Elevator…
Canada Day: Poutine is Canada’s national dish
Poutine is considered Canada’s national dish, originating in Quebec in the 1950’s. What better way to celebrate Canada Day, than to serve homemade Poutine to your family and friends?
Canada Day: 4 reasons to celebrate this beautiful country
On July 1, the people of Canada come together from coast to coast to celebrate in style with live events, entertainment, large gatherings, fireworks and parades.
Canada Day: How well do you know Canadian artists?
Over the years, Canada has produced many artists whose talents have shone both here and abroad. Can you identify the following ten?
Penton: Blue Jays’ fans enjoying the 2025 surprise
Major League Baseball in 2025 has produced a wide variety of spectacular catches, some outstanding hitting, precise pitching and more than a few surprises…
Pop 89: Prairie Time, Now
I've been taking long walks in the evening, starting just before sunset, knowing that even as I get further from the village, the sky will light my way for hours to come.
Check It Out: The realists are speaking up
What's the difference between a pessimist, an optimist and a realist? A pessimist sees a dark tunnel. An optimist sees light at the end of the tunnel.
Oyen Lodge Report: Time in the gazebo
The crab apple and apple trees have lots of apples on them this year. The residents are enjoying their walks outside and their time in the gazebo.