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Excitement continues to build with Games one year away
Sports The Oyen Echo 8/27/25 Sports The Oyen Echo 8/27/25

Excitement continues to build with Games one year away

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…

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Museum Musings: William Ireland
History, Arts & Culture The Oyen Echo 8/27/25 History, Arts & Culture The Oyen Echo 8/27/25

Museum Musings: William Ireland

The Crossroads Museum received wonderful donations from the descendants of the Howard and Eloise Ireland family. Family items like a porcelain doll and even family albums were donated to us in 2024.

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Class of 1971 - 54 Year School Reunion
News The Oyen Echo 8/27/25 News The Oyen Echo 8/27/25

Class of 1971 - 54 Year School Reunion

It all started with an idea to get the 1971 graduates together. Many phone calls, emails, and texts later, it had snowballed into a weekend of visiting and reminiscing.

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The Community Foundation’s Prairie Crocus Community Fund supports local projects
News The Oyen Echo 8/27/25 News The Oyen Echo 8/27/25

The Community Foundation’s Prairie Crocus Community Fund supports local projects

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is pleased to announce the distribution of $250,687 in 2025 Spring Community Grants to 36 charitable organizations throughout Southeastern Alberta.

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Human remains identified at Brooks
News The Oyen Echo 8/27/25 News The Oyen Echo 8/27/25

Human remains identified at Brooks

BROOKS, AB - On Aug. 20, 2025, at approximately 6:05 p.m., Brooks RCMP initiated an investigation into found human remains.

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Acadia Municipal Library Report: Summer Reading Program
Arts & Culture The Oyen Echo 8/27/25 Arts & Culture The Oyen Echo 8/27/25

Acadia Municipal Library Report: Summer Reading Program

Enjoy the three most recent adult fiction books that have arrived: Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli, Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess, and The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve.

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Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Caring for the Amish Family
Arts & Culture The Oyen Echo 8/27/25 Arts & Culture The Oyen Echo 8/27/25

Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Caring for the Amish Family

ADULT FICTION: Caring for the Amish Family / by: Amy Clipston, Halfway to Hell / by: William W. Johnstone, Her Soul for A Crown / by: Alysha Rameera…

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Hardisty community action plan reduces copper wire theft across eastern Alberta
News The Oyen Echo 8/27/25 News The Oyen Echo 8/27/25

Hardisty community action plan reduces copper wire theft across eastern Alberta

HARDISTY, AB – The Alberta RCMP, in partnership with energy sector stakeholders, municipalities, and private security providers, is reporting significant progress…

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Pierre Poilievre wins Battle River-Crowfoot by-election
News The Oyen Echo 8/25/25 News The Oyen Echo 8/25/25

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.

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Editorial Cartoon: Believe me
Commentary The Oyen Echo 8/25/25 Commentary The Oyen Echo 8/25/25

Editorial Cartoon: Believe me

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

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Comics: Living Conditions
Commentary The Oyen Echo 8/25/25 Commentary The Oyen Echo 8/25/25

Comics: Living Conditions

Enjoy this week’s comic strips and have a laugh!

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Penton: Raleigh the best baseball story of 2025
Sports The Oyen Echo 8/25/25 Sports The Oyen Echo 8/25/25

Penton: Raleigh the best baseball story of 2025

We’ll worry about playoff teams and who will contend for the World Series as late September and October nears, but for now, here’s a look at six of the best Major League Baseball stories of 2025.

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REMEMBERING WHEN: We just go there
Commentary The Oyen Echo 8/25/25 Commentary The Oyen Echo 8/25/25

REMEMBERING WHEN: We just go there

One day, when I was quite young, my father and I went into town to the ballpark in the early evening to watch a big fastball game between our local men’s team…

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Pop 89: 1,000,000 Stood Silent
Commentary The Oyen Echo 8/25/25 Commentary The Oyen Echo 8/25/25

Pop 89: 1,000,000 Stood Silent

I read a headline the other day: "Everyone is talking about Sydney's jeans." Really? Cuz, I'm not. And, seriously, with wars and famine, and tariffs and a new pope…

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Check It Out: Good health is a blessing
Commentary The Oyen Echo 8/25/25 Commentary The Oyen Echo 8/25/25

Check It Out: Good health is a blessing

A group of seniors were discussing their ailments over a cup of coffee. “My arms are so weak I can hardly lift this cup of coffee,” said one.

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Alberta Beef Producers’ Notice of Withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
Agriculture The Oyen Echo 8/24/25 Agriculture The Oyen Echo 8/24/25

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…

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Alberta RCMP encourages Albertans to subscribe to RAVE
Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/24/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/24/25

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.

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Alberta RCMP gives tips for new drivers this August
Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/24/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/24/25

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…

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A Voice Between Worlds: The Role of the Interpreter
News The Oyen Echo 8/24/25 News The Oyen Echo 8/24/25

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…

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Pierre Poilievre wins Battle River-Crowfoot by-election
News The Oyen Echo 8/19/25 News The Oyen Echo 8/19/25

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.

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