ATB celebrates 53rd Birthday for Oyen Branch
ATB celebrates 53rd Birthday for Oyen Branch Thursday, September 18, 2025: One hundred plus people shared in the celebration at the picnic tables located on the parking lot…
Alberta opens applications for $13.4M community partnership fund
EDMONTON — Alberta municipalities, Métis Settlements and the Townsite of Redwood Meadows can now apply for funding to strengthen regional collaboration…
JUST A GAL FROM GLIDDEN: Ink-stained and hooked: Confessions of a newspaper addict
Some people collect figurines. Others cram their basements with antiques or hockey cards. Me? I collect newspapers. And not in the “line the cupboard shelves with them” way.
Penton: NHL’s hot topics waiting for answers
Fringe players in the National Hockey League will have special reason to enjoy the 2025-26 season, which gets under way this week, thanks to a nearly three-week break…
Join author Naomi Hansen for recipes and stories at Write Out Loud
SWIFT CURRENT – Write Out Loud invites the public to an evening of food and stories on Wednesday, Oct. 15, when author Naomi Hansen presents her book Only in Saskatchewan.
Growing Through Grief: Curiosity
I lost my husband to colon cancer. We were married for 35 years. What can one say when your whole world has been turned upside down? Not a lot.
Pop 89: Take and Re-Read
I’ve known for quite some time now that I own far too many books, and I will never be able to read them all before my time is up.
Check It Out: It’s very rare, but you’re hearing it now
Rare occurrences are described in many ways: “once in a blue moon,” “don’t hold your breath,” “like finding a needle in a haystack,” and “when pigs fly” are just a few examples.
Oyen Lodge Report: Fall and Thanksgiving
Monday morning started with exercises, followed by baking and decorating for fall and Thanksgiving. Thanks to my two work experience students, who helped with the decorating.
Recognition of Girletz Family at Hanna Rodeo
Wilf Girletz was a three-time Canadian All-Around champion, and five-time bull riding champion, and still shares the record for most Canadian titles in this event.
4th Annual Kathy Allen Memorial 3 Lady Golf Scramble
With temperatures in the mid 20’s, the 4th annual Kathy Allen Memorial 3 lady scramble was buzzing with excitement as 20 teams waited to tee off in the 18 hole best ball…
Alberta extends good driver rate cap into 2026 as new insurance model looms
EDMONTON — Alberta will keep its cap on auto insurance rate hikes for drivers with clean records through 2026 as it prepares to roll out a new “care-first” insurance system in 2027.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: The Peacemaker
ADULT FICTION: The Peacemaker / by: Wanda Brunstetter, Legends of Gold / by: Mary Connealy, Whispers of Fortune / by: Mary Connealy…
Oyen UFA conducts ERP drill
OYEN - The UFA Farm Supply in Oyen conducted an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) on-site drill on Monday evening, September 22nd.
Correction: Oyen launches innovative housing project to attract professionals
In the September 24 edition of The Oyen Echo, the front page story, Oyen launches innovative housing project to attract professionals, we had an error in the final paragraph.
JUST A GAL FROM GLIDDEN: Lessons in lineups, rigs, and road trips
We’ve all heard the old sayings: a little hard work never hurt anyone, tell your loved ones you love them every day, be kind, don’t judge a book by its cover.