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RMA urging province to address Alberta’s rural infrastructure funding shortfall
News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

RMA urging province to address Alberta’s rural infrastructure funding shortfall

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta has launched a five-week public awareness and advocacy campaign aimed at drawing attention to what it says is a growing infrastructure funding deficit…

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Applications now open for CFSEA’s 2026 Community Impact Award
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Applications now open for CFSEA’s 2026 Community Impact Award

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Impact Award, an annual program that supports innovative…

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Local community lab service hours extended
News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

Local community lab service hours extended

MEDICINE HAT – The local Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) community lab in Medicine Hat will now be providing Sunday services, by appointment only, beginning January 18th.

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Alberta shifts to HPV screening for cervical cancer
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

Alberta shifts to HPV screening for cervical cancer

Alberta has begun routinely offering a new cervical screening test to people aged 50 to 69, shifting away from regular Pap tests as the province works toward eliminating cervical cancer.

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Province launches new health system dashboard
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

Province launches new health system dashboard

Alberta has launched a new online health system dashboard designed to give Albertans clearer, more accessible information about how the province’s health-care system…

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New rules for regulated online gambling market
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

New rules for regulated online gambling market

Alberta’s government says it is moving to create a safer, regulated online gambling market, with new requirements aimed at player protection and restrictions on advertising to minors.

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Red tape won’t feed Canadians - our farmers will
Commentary The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 Commentary The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

Red tape won’t feed Canadians - our farmers will

If taxes on fertilizer, farm equipment, and fuel weren't enough, the Liberal government is now planning to amend the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations…

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PROVINCIAL NEWS: RCMP investigate over $130,000 stolen from ATM
News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

PROVINCIAL NEWS: RCMP investigate over $130,000 stolen from ATM

Lloydminster RCMP have arrested a Calgary woman in connection with an ATM break-in that police say resulted in more than $130,000 in cash being stolen.

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A new year’s resolution for public service over politics
Commentary The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 Commentary The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

A new year’s resolution for public service over politics

January is the season of resolutions – as individuals, we resolve to eat better, exercise more and generally do better in our lives.

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Open house set for March 19 at Great Plains College Kindersley campus
News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

Open house set for March 19 at Great Plains College Kindersley campus

Great Plains College is hosting an open house at its Kindersley campus on Thursday, March 19, 2026, inviting prospective students and community members to learn more…

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Success in Sask Polytech’s Electrical Engineering Technology program
News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

Success in Sask Polytech’s Electrical Engineering Technology program

Supportive instructors, paid co-op placements and practical training are features of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Electrical Engineering Technology program helping students…

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Start Your Path at Medicine Hat College
News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 News The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

Start Your Path at Medicine Hat College

Medicine Hat College (MHC) is more than a place to learn, it’s a community where you can build skills, confidence, and connections.

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Suspicious transactions on a credit card statement: a quick guide
Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26 Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26

Suspicious transactions on a credit card statement: a quick guide

Have you spotted an unfamiliar charge on your credit card statement? Follow these steps to verify it.

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Is it possible to save money on a modest salary?
Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26 Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26

Is it possible to save money on a modest salary?

In the collective imagination, saving money sometimes seems accessible only to those with high salaries. But is it still possible to save even on a modest income? The answer is “yes”!

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Credit cards: beware of the minimum payment trap
Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26 Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26

Credit cards: beware of the minimum payment trap

Credit card companies often promote rewards and cash-back programs to encourage spending. However, these programs can make it easy for you to build up a balance that’s difficult to repay.

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Are there ways to save on my home insurance?
Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26 Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26

Are there ways to save on my home insurance?

Along with mortgage payments and taxes, home insurance can be a major expense for homeowners. Is this the case for you?

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How can you reduce your grocery bills?
Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26 Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26

How can you reduce your grocery bills?

Along with housing and transportation, food is one of the biggest expenses for most households—and rightly so! If your grocery bills seem to be constantly increasing, you can try a few smart ways to save.

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Entrusting your tax return to a professional: a winning choice
Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26 Finance 2026 The Oyen Echo 1/20/26

Entrusting your tax return to a professional: a winning choice

With so many tax preparation software options available, you may think filing your own tax return is the most cost-effective option.

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Just A Gal From Glidden: What if missing the bus isn’t the point?
Commentary The Oyen Echo 1/19/26 Commentary The Oyen Echo 1/19/26

Just A Gal From Glidden: What if missing the bus isn’t the point?

There’s a dream I’ve had for as long as I can remember—one that still returns now and then, like my mind is flipping through old photo albums when I’m not looking.

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January is a time to be joyful
News The Oyen Echo 1/19/26 News The Oyen Echo 1/19/26

January is a time to be joyful

The month of January announces the end of the festive holiday season, along with shortened daylight hours and colder temperatures.

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