Securing North American energy dominance
Premier Danielle Smith will visit Colorado to advance Alberta as an energy partner, promote collaboration and reinforce Alberta’s role in North American energy security.
A better vaccination approach
The province should protect its citizens from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases by leveraging a help-thy-neighbour morality rooted in rural Alberta, the NDP’s health critic says.
16 arrested individuals remain in custody after search warrant executed in Richmound
On September 3, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Saskatchewan RCMP executed a search warrant at a privately owned, decommissioned school in Richmound, Saskatchewan…
Oyen Lodge Report: New Resident
Hello, everyone. It’s that time of year again, the harvesters are going steady, and the combine dust is in the air. The canning season has begun as the vegetables…
Youth in Philanthropy
Three student groups from Prairie Crocus Region participated in CFSEA’s Youth in Philanthropy program, collectively granting $5,400 to charitable organizations…
CARA Hosts Aussie Graziers!
Twenty-four graziers from down under have spent the past 3 weeks meeting with producers and industry across western Canada.
Support staff wage and benefit increases reflect commitment to student success
Dunmore, AB - At a special public meeting held on August 25, 2025, the Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) Board of Trustees approved wage and benefit increases…
Buffalo News: Identical twin boys
The first eight months of 2025 have been the most trying times I have ever lived. So many people in my circle of friends have had issues.
Acadia Municipal Library: Onyx Storm
This week’s new books include Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in adult fiction, Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds…
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: The Dire Deeds of Doctor Gargo
ADULT FICTION: The Dire Deeds of Doctor Gargo / by: Steve Behlin. YOUNG ADULT FICTION: The First to Die at the End / by: Adam Silvera, They Both Die at the End / by: Adam Silvera.
Penton: Get set for a season of NFL excitement
The 2025 National Football League season starts this week, so it’s the perfect time for a few recollections and some look-aheads.
Pop 89: Apostle of Yes
It took me a week to drive from Val Marie to Cortes Island, off the coast of BC. In one week, I travelled the Trans-Canada Highway through open prairie space at a sane pace…
Check It Out: Reading about government waste will raise your blood pressure
Here’s a bit of humour to start your day. A genie granted a wish, but with one condition: that the man’s worst enemy would get two times more of what he wished for.
RCMP continue to investigate the death of Fatima Ahmed
BROOKS, AB - Brooks RCMP with support from the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate the death of 20-year-old Fatima Ahmed.
Brooks RCMP looking for suspect vehicle in fatal hit & run
TILLEY, AB - On August 25, 2025, at 4:10 a.m., Brooks RCMP responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 1, near Range Road 131.
Viva Vitality: Preventing a Fall this Fall
I recently experienced one of my first memorable falls as an adult. Early this spring, while out jogging, I tripped on uneven pavement.
BMO FARM FAMILY AWARD: Simkin Ranches
Sue Simkin feels that life on the ranch has been the best foundation and classroom for her three children and grandchildren. “Ranching makes them thinkers, as you have to figure out things on your own…