Christmas is always an exciting time for little kids, and growing up, we were certainly no different. The yuletide joy and anticipation in our family leading up to Christmas morning…

The word of the year, as voted on by the Oxford English Dictionary, is rage-bait: “combining the words rage, meaning a violent outburst of anger, and bait, an attractive morsel of food.

A grandpa sat back in his recliner on New Year’s Day and said to his little grandson, “I remember last year like it was yesterday!”

Students at Oyen Public School brought holiday cheer to the stage during the school’s Christmas concert last Tuesday at South Central High School.

More than 50 local children joined their families for “Breakfast with Santa,” hosted by the Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Hello everyone. Good thing the cold snap didn’t last long. The Oyen Lodge would like to extend its condolences to Juicy McKay’s family and friends on her passing.

Michael Noah Smigelski peacefully entered heaven on March 20, 2023. He was born in Medicine Hat, Alta., on March 11, 2003, the only son of Neil and Anne Marie Smigelski…

SPECIAL AREAS – Jordon Christianson has accepted a temporary two-year position as Director of Regional Initiatives with the Special Areas Board.

A 2025 South Central High School graduate, Shania Gillis-Johnson, headed to Calgary this fall to attend the University of Calgary for a Bachelor of Arts majoring in International Indigenous Studies.

Health officials are reminding Albertans to take precautions against respiratory illnesses as the holiday season gets underway.

Late last month, Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” (“MOU”) with the Government of Alberta.

Alberta and federal officials have agreed to extend the current child care agreement for one year, ensuring stability for families and keeping costs low.

Alberta has unveiled new guidance aimed at simplifying and speeding up land reclamation across the province.

Alberta’s government and Ottawa are launching a new three-year, $10-million program aimed at expanding greenhouse and vertical farm production and increasing the supply…

Alberta RCMP, along with other law enforcement partners, removed 50 impaired drivers from the province’s roads on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, as part of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day.

Alberta’s government is acting on recommendations to streamline the regulation of private land sand and gravel operations, aiming to boost jobs, support economic growth…

Alberta’s legislature wrapped up its fall 2025 sitting this week after passing 14 pieces of legislation focused on health care, education, public safety and economic development.

I had a column all ready for this week, but it was a little too negative and opinionated for my taste. After all, this should be a happy, joyous time of year, right?

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

Enjoy this week’s comic strips and have a laugh!