Pop 89: Something’s Happening
Advent holds a special place for me. And it’s not just about counting the days ‘til Santa comes, or opening the cute little cardboard calendar and pilfering the chocolates…
Growing Through Grief: The Sacred Pause
The holiday season is upon us once again. One season ends and a new one begins. Ready or not, here it comes! Christmas can bring about strong emotions when we are in the process of grief.
Check It Out: I dream of courageous people stepping forward to make a better world
One Christmas light asked another Christmas light, “Are you working this Christmas?” The light replied, “On and off.”
Special Areas Board donates $50,000 for pickleball court in Oyen
From left, Charmain Snell, treasurer, and Pat Stober, president of the Oyen Leisure Society, gratefully accepted a $50,000 donation from the Special Areas Board towards the development…
Dalton Powell, recipient of a $1000 BCAS scholarship
Dalton Powell, younger son of Calvin and Haley Powell, grew up with cattle, rodeo and a strong rural work ethic on his family’s ranch near Youngstown.
OYEN LODGE: Residents enjoy games, treats and holiday preparations
Hello everyone! The frost sure looks beautiful on the trees these days, though those foggy mornings can be a bit dreary.
East Sounding Creek 4-H Club kicks off 2025/2026 beef season
Well, here we are, kicking off our 2025/2026 year of Beef 4-H for the East Sounding Creek 4-H Club. It was a full house at our first meeting, and at the top of the agenda was our election of officers.
MacLean’s 28th annual Tree of Remembrance brings community together
On the beautiful evening of November 22, 2025, MacLean’s Funeral Home hosted its 28th annual Tree of Remembrance. This cherished tradition is a time to honour and celebrate the families…
ATB Financial: From back rooms to Main Street
Alberta Treasury Branches, adopting the brand name ATB Financial in 2002, officially celebrated its 80th anniversary on September 29.
Clarification on name in recent Echo story
My apologies to Arnold McKee and Terry Westerlund in regard to the article by Arnold in The Oyen Echo last week about the Block Horse sale.
Acadia Municipal Library: New Fiction Arrivals
New arrivals to the Acadia library’s bookshelves include three fiction books. For the adults, Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein. Juvenile readers can choose between…
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: An Amish Widow’s New Love
ADULT FICTION: An Amish Widow’s New Love / by: Vannetta Champman, The Christmas Ring / by: Karen Kingsbury, A Heart so Haunted / by: Hollie Nelson…
Health agencies accepting toys in place of parking tickets
CALGARY – Alberta’s health agencies are once again turning parking tickets into holiday cheer. Starting today, Parking Services across Alberta Health Services…
National leadership on local issues: Getting results for Battle River—Crowfoot
Since you elected me as your Member of Parliament, my mission has been clear: provide national leadership on local issues that affect Battle River—Crowfoot.
Viva Vitality: Support family and friends to quit smoking
Quite often, I hear from friends and family members of smokers asking, “How can I get them to quit? I am really worried about them.” Their concerns are genuine and heartfelt.
JUST A GAL FROM GLIDDEN: White Christmases, like the ones I used to know
I always feel a little melancholy at this time of year. I could blame it on the colder weather, I suppose, but the truth is simpler: I find myself dreaming of a White Christmas…
Penton: Would McKenna spark a Flames’ revival?
The big prize in next summer’s National Hockey League amateur draft is expected to be Gavin McKenna, the pride of Whitehorse, Yukon, a former Medicine Hat Tiger superstar…
Pop 89: As humble as American pie
Lately, America’s cultural heroes are bumping up the “greatest ever” language about itself. Apparently the whole world, not just America, is blessed by its national documents and decisions.