Oyen’s Border Quilters bring warmth, one quilt at a time
The Border Quilters originated with a group of ladies led by Dale Potter at the Red Barn Fabric Store. When the store closed, the quilters found a new home at All Saints Anglican Church in Oyen…
Kim Wilson wins FCSS 50/50 draw!
After requesting an extension to their 50/50 Raffle from August 1 to October 31, Oyen & District Family & Community Services drew Kim Wilson’s winning ticket worth $5,125.
Acadia Municipal Library: Scholastic Book Fair
The Warren Peers School has set up the Scholastic Book Fair in the library for the week of November 17 to 21.
Chaplain reflects on soldiers’ sacrifice and faith at Oyen Remembrance Day service
Reverend John Calvin Rhoad Jr., former Canadian Military Protestant Chaplain, delivered the message at the Oyen Legion Remembrance Day service.
Albertans must stand up—because our rights are on the line
When you hear the phrase notwithstanding clause, do your eyes glaze over? Well, they shouldn’t, because these two simple words can have a profound impact on your rights and mine…
Alberta RCMP shares online safety tips for November
This November, the Alberta RCMP is sharing online safety tips. Though the internet and social media have become commonplace, it’s important to remember that online activities…
Province invests $29M to cut methane, boost energy production
Alberta is launching two programs worth $29 million to help oil and gas companies reduce methane emissions while supporting growth in energy production.
Virtual care steps in as rural Alberta faces doctor access challenges
Rural Albertans are travelling farther than ever for basic medical care. With doctor shortages in some areas, virtual healthcare is emerging as a practical lifeline for families…
Protecting vulnerable from winter cold
Alberta’s government is making record investments to help the province’s most vulnerable residents this winter, including funding additional shelter spaces to ensure no one is left out in the cold.
Viva Vitality: November is Falls Prevention Month
Have you ever experienced a fall? Thinking back on the situation, was there anything that could have been done to prevent it? Falls are incredibly common.
Alberta ramps up acute care with more beds and surgeries
Alberta’s government says its Acute Care Action Plan will deliver immediate relief to hospitals while laying the groundwork for long-term improvements to patient care.
Alberta museums see record summer crowds
Alberta’s museums and historic sites set attendance records this summer, welcoming more than 603,000 visitors between May and August, a seven per cent increase over 2024.
Remembrance Day at Oyen
After the formal service, people gathered outside the Legion at the cenotaph. It had been moved earlier in the week from the southwest corner of the hospital grounds…
School Remembrance Day Services
Students from South Central High, Oyen Public, Assumption, New Brigden and Warren Peers schools gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion in Oyen on November 10…
Investing $7M to boost sport and recreation infrastructure
Alberta’s government is investing $7 million to support sport and recreation infrastructure projects across the province, officials announced Wednesday.
Homeschool Co-operative Shines in Empress
EMPRESS - Shine On Homeschool Co-operative opened its doors in Empress, Alberta at the beginning of the 2025/26 school year. Sarah Kroph, an Alberta Certified teacher and mom…
Just a Gal from Glidden: Striving, Serving, and Shining
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about what to write—and I’ve noticed something: the more I write, the easier it seems to get.
Penton: Gambling advertising getting out of control
Data about cigarettes causing cancer eventually resulted in tobacco advertisements being banned from print and electronic media, but will the data about lives being ruined…