Alberta Beef Producers’ Notice of Withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
Following extensive deliberation and strategic review, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Board of Directors has made the decision to formally withdraw its membership…
Alberta RCMP encourages Albertans to subscribe to RAVE
Your Alberta RCMP is giving tips to help prevent mail theft and is encouraging Albertans to subscribe to RAVE.
Alberta RCMP gives tips for new drivers this August
This August, your Alberta RCMP is giving tips to new drivers. According to Transportation Canada, young and new drivers are more likely to be involved in fatal and injury collisions…
A Voice Between Worlds: The Role of the Interpreter
Have you ever had to navigate a situation that felt completely out of your depth? Like calling tech support and explaining what your computer is doing…
Pierre Poilievre wins Battle River-Crowfoot by-election
OYEN - The voters of Battle River-Crowfoot have made their choice. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has emerged victorious in the federal by-election that took place on Monday, August 18.
Oyen Theatre Pop Sez Popcorn Machine donated by Eric Chrysler
The Pop Pez was made to vend hot popcorn for only 10 cents. It was made in the mid to late 1940s. This particular popcorn machine was an upright model, but countertop models were also made.
BMO FARM FAMILY AWARD: McMillin Ranching putting family and the farm first
SPECIAL AREAS NO. 2 - For Justin and Debbie McMillin, the 2025 BMO Farm Family from Special Area No. 2, raising cattle is a true family affair.
BCAS Newsworthy Notes: Big Country Agricultural Society holds General Meeting
The board has completed reviewing the Bylaws. Proposed changes will be shared with the membership prior to the AGM, at which a motion will be made to submit the bylaws…
OYEN LODGE REPORT: Catching up on the news over summer holidays
Hello, everyone. Hope everyone enjoyed the rest of July. August is here, and it is going way too fast already.
An Unstoppable Boy
You may have read about South Central High School student Teejay Hogan in The Oyen Echo when he and his education assistant, Miss Ann (Ann O’Connor)…
Excitement continues to build with Games one year away
MEDICINE HAT – The countdown to the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games hit the one-year mark today, and preparations are in full swing as Medicine Hat gets ready…
Cereal proud as three local grandchildren compete at Canada Summer Games
The small town of Cereal is bursting with pride as three of its own — through family ties — are representing their provinces at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Lanfine Wind Community Grant supports local growth
Communities in Special Area No. 3 and surrounding rural regions are seeing local priorities come to life thanks to a $22,000 investment through the Lanfine Wind Community Grant…
Acadia Municipal Library Report: Reading contest winners
Thanks to everyone who has been participating in the Summer Reading Program! During the August 7th session Teeny Tiny Toad was read and the kids created their own mini pond craft.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Every Salad Ever
Last Stop Union Station / by: Sarah James, The Amish Bachelor’s Promise / by: Amy Lillard, Chainsaw Man Vol 14-17 / by: Tatsuki Fujimoto, Every Salad Ever / by: Greta Podleski.
Fixing Our Roads Isn’t Just Maintenance—It’s an Economic Imperative
Every day across rural Alberta, trucks haul grain to elevators, tradespeople commute to job sites, and livestock is transported to processing plants bound for global markets.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF: Feeling Stuck
Are you feeling like you are doing all the things right and still nothing is improving? Do the same feelings keep coming back? Do you feel like you should be feeling better by now?
Penton: McIntosh, Mboko both steal the show
It was Summer’s summer of domination until Vicky came along with victory after victory to steal the show.