OYEN LODGE NEWS: Celebrating Stampede and Rodeo Month
Hello, everyone. The weather has been a bit warm lately. I enjoy the warm weather, but it’s just a little too hot for some people.
Canada Day Celebration at Oyen’s Crossroads Museum
Kim Walker reported about 200 people attended the Canada Day Celebration at Oyen’s Crossroads Museum hosted by the Oyen Lions Club.
Post secondary scholarships awarded to deserving students
Fred Beynon, the Scholarship Committee Chairman of The Oyen Lions’ Club, was very proud to present post-secondary scholarships to two well-deserving students this year.
Acadia Municipal Library: New adult fiction books
Three new adult fiction books have arrived this week. Enjoy The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie: A Satirical Novella by Freida McFadden…
OPS celebrates National Indigenous History Month with tipi raisings
Oyen Public School was privileged to acquire one of the traditional tipis that were donated to Prairie Rose Public Schools from Saamis Park in Medicine Hat.
Museum Musings: Canada Day
Since the Oyen Museum opened this summer, Jonah, Kaydance, and John have done an incredible job bringing history to life through engaging tours and dedicated care of the exhibits…
Supporting economic growth in rural communities
Alberta’s government is providing Indigenous and small communities with an additional $3 million in grants to maximize opportunities in rural areas.
Reduce Reuse Recycle
We are told reduce-reuse-recycle are great ways to help the environment by keeping material out of the landfill. Individuals can reduce and reuse on their own…
Viva Vitality: Lighting the Way to Safety – National Injury Prevention Day Shines Bright on July 7
Get ready to see landmarks across Alberta glowing green on July 7 as communities join together for National Injury Prevention Day…
Boyd English was cured by a treatment invented in WWI
Boyd English, a former Kindersley resident, has an interesting story to share. The 76-year-old is the first person in Western Canada to receive bacteriophage treatment…
Penton: Toews’ return to NHL a bonus for Jets
Winnipeg now has two golden boys. The hockey gods may have kicked Winnipeg Jets in the gut with a second-round playoff ouster, but the team was blessed…
REMEMBERING WHEN: The potty-mouthed parrots
Back in the day, you had to take your amusement where you could find it; not like today, where there are a million funny and amusing videos at your fingertips…
Pop 89: Consider the Petunia
This year, I decided not to worry about growing vegetables. I accept that my green thumb does not extend beyond flowers and herbs…
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.