Now, just like the rabid fan base that lives and dies with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Canadian Football League fans across the land are green — with envy.

There’s an old saying from the early days of newspapers: “Lies make it halfway around the world before the truth even gets out of bed.”

With the changing of the seasons came the first snow of the winter in 1972. For us kids, the first snowfall always brought thoughts of the winter fun we looked forward to having as the season progressed.

The cartoon showed a woman saying to her husband, “You don’t look anything like the long-haired, skinny kid I married twenty-five years ago. I need a DNA sample to make sure it’s still you.”

Kenton Wagstaff, Member of the Oyen Volunteer Fire Department was presented with the Alberta Emergency Services Medal on November 11, 2025.

Hello everyone. Well, the first half of November was nice, but I think the rest of the month will be in the single digits. I can’t believe November is going fast and December will be approaching soon.

Sixteen people came together for a delicious potluck supper prior to the Seniors meeting on November 5. Following the lead of the last potluck, which consisted of salads and desserts…

Oyen United Church has presented the Oyen and District Food Bank with a $5,000 donation, made possible through a Mission and Service Grant from Chinook Winds Region.

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…

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.

The Warren Peers School has set up the Scholastic Book Fair in the library for the week of November 17 to 21.

Reverend John Calvin Rhoad Jr., former Canadian Military Protestant Chaplain, delivered the message at the Oyen Legion Remembrance Day service.

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…

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…

Alberta is launching two programs worth $29 million to help oil and gas companies reduce methane emissions while supporting growth in energy production.

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…

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.

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’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’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.