Doug Jones re-elected Mayor in Oyen Municipal Election
Unofficial results from the Town of Oyen’s municipal election show Doug Jones re-elected as mayor, receiving 173 votes. Terry Caron received 129 votes.
Royal Alberta Museum to explore life’s ultimate mystery in new exhibit
Albertans will soon have the chance to confront one of life’s most universal experiences in a thought-provoking new exhibit at the Royal Alberta Museum.
Tourism powers Alberta’s economic growth
Alberta’s government invested $17 million in the tourism sector over 2024-25, boosting jobs, supporting local businesses, and driving economic prosperity across the province.
Delivering Results: Alberta’s 2025 Fall Session Focuses on Health, Education and Public Safety
As Alberta’s legislature prepares to reconvene, the government is turning its attention to delivering tangible results for residents, with a focus on health care, education and public safety.
Alberta slashes wait times for Water Act licences
Alberta’s government has cut wait times for Water Act licences by more than half over the past year, a move officials say will save both time and money for landowners, businesses and municipalities.
JUST A GAL FROM GLIDDEN: Hot flashes, home runs and Halloween hijinks
Well, as it turns out, my optimism really did pay off — the Blue Jays are still going strong. Suddenly, even people who normally think baseball is boring are joining the bandwagon…
Penton: New stats flood world of baseball
Baseball statistics are getting ridiculous. Every day, it seems, some analytical expert delivers a new statistical category that, ultimately, will probably result in fans learning…
A shoebox can change a child’s world: National collection week: Nov. 17-23
For a child in West Africa, Ukraine, or the Philippines, a simple shoebox filled with toys, school supplies, and a personal note can mean the world.
REMEMBERING WHEN: Old Ida and the Halloween nobody came
Before we moved to our newly built country house further up the road, we grew up in a little home nestled in a small gully beside the highway, about eight miles outside the nearest town.
Pop 89: In love with my research
Have you ever reached the end of a momentous chore and been surprised to find you’re not as ecstatic as you imagined you’d be?
Check It Out: How to fix a problem that doesn’t exist
I’m not sure if it’s true, but I’ve heard semi drivers who transport beer constantly get asked if they give away free samples.
Oyen and District Seniors Report for October
Ten seniors gathered at 6 p.m. on Oct. 8 for a potluck supper featuring a variety of salads and desserts. We gathered in front of the large TV screen to watch the final game between the Blue Jays…
A cozy week of activities at Oyen Lodge
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend with some good food and family time. I’m not sure if you were all ready for that snow that blew in—I know I sure wasn’t.
Acadia Municipal Library: 18 New Arrivals
We are back with 18 new arrivals in the last two weeks. Adult fiction welcomes two new members: Heart Strings by Ivy Fairbanks and Promise in Fire by Jasmine Walt.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Circle of Days
ADULT FICTION: Circle of Days / by: Ken Follett, The Sisters of Corinth / by: Angela Hunt, The Daughter of Rome / by: Angela Hunt, The Woman from Lydia / by: Angela Hunt…
Short story contest winner: “A Thread, Not a Blanket”
The following is the winning entry in the Town of Oyen Library’s Short Story Contest. Congratulations to grade 7 student, Rowenna Broadhead.
BY-ELECTION HELD OCTOBER 20 - FULL RESULTS NEXT WEEK
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 208 and Big Country Agricultural Society hosted a public forum for candidates seeking the mayor’s chair and six council seats…
Albertans to choose first new licence plate design in four decades
Albertans will soon help decide the look of the province’s first new licence plate in more than 40 years.