It’s always irked me in literature and writing classes when a prof would insist that every story must have conflict. We were expected to spot the conflict before we even got into the craft of the writing.

Someone once said, when a man retires, his wife gets twice the husband but only half the income. Unfortunately, in Canada, it might be far less than half the income.

Peter Lundy, new owner of Zac’s Mobile Home Park, helped the Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce replace Christmas lights in Clock Tower Park.

Mother Nature surprised us again, bringing that freezing rain and snow, but I guess it’s that time of year when we are going to get all kinds of surprises.

What a great summer 2025 was! Our three summer students were kept very busy. The museum hosted the Studio 9 & 41 Art Show…

Savanna Tye won $40,000 in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #208 Cash Raffle on Oct. 18, 2025.

The Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its popular Christmas Market this December. Schindel Agencies will welcome the public from 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday…

Alberta has created Health Shared Services (HSS) to improve efficiency and coordination across the province’s health system.

Town of Oyen Organizational Meeting was held October 30 in the council chambers.

Alberta’s government is proposing amendments to the Education Act to help schools identify and support students with complex learning needs in reading and math.

OYEN — The Screen Test program will visit Oyen in December, offering free breast cancer screening for eligible individuals aged 45 to 74.

Alberta’s Minister of Children and Family Services, Searle Turton, is encouraging residents to consider adoption as the province marks National Adoption Awareness Month.

Alberta has opened a new international office in Abu Dhabi to strengthen trade and investment ties in one of the world’s most dynamic energy regions.

Alberta’s privacy office is joining more than 30 international authorities this week to review websites and apps commonly used by children.

The UFA Agricultural Community Foundation has announced the 2025 recipients of its Rural Communities Grant Program. Five organizations will share $100,000 to support projects…

Alberta drivers can now weigh in on raising speed limits on rural divided highways. The government launched an online survey Nov. 7, running until Dec. 12…

As Remembrance Day approaches, many Canadians are preparing to honour the sacrifices made by those who served in times of war.

Mike Gauley, from Cereal, Alberta, took time to share some of his experiences serving in the Canadian military for more than 35 years.

As we prepare to mark Remembrance Day, we reflect on our debt of gratitude to those who fought for Canada at sea, on land and in the air.

For 16 years, I’ve had the privilege of curating a special edition dedicated to Canadians who served our country—past and present—especially those who paid the ultimate price.