Alberta ag minister urges Ottawa to reconsider strychnine decision
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Minister R.J. Sigurdson says he is disappointed by a federal decision rejecting the emergency use of strychnine to control Richardson’s ground squirrels…
RCMP provide tips to prevent business break and enters
The Alberta RCMP is reminding business owners of crime prevention practices that can help reduce risk of theft and damages.
Budget 2026 to be released on Feb. 26
Alberta’s government will table Budget 2026 on Thursday, Feb. 26, as the province faces declining resource revenues, ongoing trade tensions and continued global economic uncertainty.
RCMP encourages distraction-free driving
The Alberta RCMP is reminding drivers that it’s essential to remain distraction free. Operating a vehicle requires a motorist’s complete attention to be aware of other vehicles and pedestrians…
Alberta backs Ottawa’s move to scrap federal EV mandate
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed the federal government’s decision Wednesday to scrap Canada’s electric vehicle sales mandate, calling the policy unrealistic…
Viva Vitality: Canadian Movement Guidelines
Living well isn’t about one workout or one good night’s sleep. It’s about how we move, sit and rest over the course of an entire day. The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines offer simple…
Just A Gal From Glidden: Life, laughter, and a cup of ambition
Some weeks, Dolly Parton just shows up uninvited in my brain and refuses to leave. This week was one of those weeks.
Penton: Lousy prognosticator picks U.S. to win hockey gold
Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team begins its quest for gold Feb. 12 vs. Czechia and, of course, this calls for a bold prediction: Canada will not win gold.
Pop 89: Letter from a Birmingham Starbucks
My column title comes from a quote by the podcaster Sarah Isgur, who said: “There’s a reason it’s called ‘Letter From a Birmingham Jail’ and not ‘Letter from a Birmingham Starbucks.’”
Check It Out: A child’s drawings record history
Teachers hear all kinds of comments from their students. One teacher was asked, “When did the world stop being in black and white and change to colour?”
Oyen resident wins $100,000 with EXTRA using Lotto Spot app
An Oyen-area resident is celebrating a $100,000 lottery win after adding EXTRA to his ticket and checking it through the Lotto Spot app.
Keith Mitchell Memorial Bonspiel
The 5th annual Keith Mitchell Memorial has come and gone, and what a weekend it was. Saturday evening’s draw was standing room only, with great curling, even better company…
Oyen United Church Soup & Sandwich
Lawrence Hanson selects a bowl of soup during the Oyen United Church Soup & Sandwich event on Jan. 30, 2026, as volunteers kept the lunch service running smoothly.
CFSEA awards more than $568,000 through Fall 2025 grant cycle
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) has distributed $568,052 to charities and community organizations across the region through its Fall 2025 grant cycle.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: The Invisible Woman
ADULT FICTION: The Shop on Hidden Lane / by: Jayne Ann Krentz, The Invisible Woman / by: James Patterson, The Lighthouse by the Cove / by: Amy Clipston…
Make Life Affordable Again: Fighting for Action Over Rhetoric
After a decade of Liberal waste and mismanagement, Canadians are struggling to get by. Many of you here in Battle River–Crowfoot already feel this, as you sit down at the kitchen table…
Alberta invests $5.3 million to restore wetlands
The Alberta government is investing $5.3 million through the Wetland Replacement Program to restore and construct 67 hectares of wetlands across central and southern Alberta.
Fresh opportunities for Alberta students, teachers to connect with agriculture
Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life) is offering a range of education programs and resources in 2026 aimed at helping Alberta students and teachers explore agriculture and food…