Check It Out: A hostage shares his story
This kind of struck me as funny …. “I hate it when I’m talking to myself and suddenly realize I wasn’t paying attention and then have to start all over.”
Alberta RCMP provides tips to reduce auto-related theft this summer
This summer, your Alberta RMCP is reminding community members of tips to help prevent theft of, and from, vehicles during summer activities.
Oyen RCMP warning residents of scam involving STARS
Oyen RCMP is warning residents of a phone scam involving the STARS lottery. Recently, there have been reports of unknown callers saying they are calling on behalf of the STARS Lottery.
Conservative Party Leader launches campaign office in Camrose
CAMROSE —Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, launched his by-election campaign office opening in Camrose, Alberta.
Alberta uncorks new rules for liquor and cannabis “Party Bikes"
Albertans out for a spin on a party bike or tavern tour will soon be able to sip locally made beers and spirits. Alberta’s government is updating the rules to give small liquor producers…
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…