Assumption School new classroom tools
Thanks to the generosity of the Assumption community in supporting school fundraisers, new classroom tools, a popcorn maker and event snacks, archery equipment…
Acadia Municipal Library: February is Love Your Library Month!
February is Love Your Library Month! Visit the library, write down what you love about it, and be entered into a draw. The paper hearts you fill in will be used to complete the bulletin board display.
Just A Gal From Glidden: From beginner badges to big dreams
Small beginnings have a way of turning into remarkable stories — especially when those beginnings take shape in a tiny farming community like ours.
Penton: Reputations stained, but greatness memories linger
The two most dominating athletes of my lifetime celebrated significant birthdays in the last couple of weeks, which sent me down Sentimental Drive on the way to Nostalgia Avenue.
REMEMBERING WHEN: The schoolyard snowball fight
When I was growing up, snow was a fun and magical thing; unlike today, when I cringe every time I see the first sign of snow and start looking around for the snow shovel.
Pop 89: Last one out, first one home
There’s a joke about the days when folks were leaving the prairies en masse: “Last one out, turn off the light.” But more and more, people are returning home.
Check It Out: Do you miss Super Bowl ads selling beer and trucks?
Someone posted this after the Super Bowl: “I miss the days when the Super Bowl sold beer and trucks. Pushing big pharma weight-loss injections while impressionable children watch feels wrong.”
OYEN LODGE: Enjoying warm winter weather
Hello, everyone. Sorry there was no news last week; I was away, so I will combine the two weeks together. Everyone is enjoying the nice, warm winter weather—surprising for February.
Community heroes sought for Alberta seniors service awards
Albertans are being invited to nominate community heroes for the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards, which recognize individuals, organizations and groups that improve the quality of life…
Oyen and District Seniors Report: Seniors Pot Luck
Seven people gathered on the beautiful evening of February 4th for the Seniors Pot Luck. (Attendance was impacted by members being away on vacation, or closer to home…
Winter stillness on east-central Alberta farm
Against the winter stillness of an east-central Alberta farm, Bianca and her daughter Leah share a moment of comfort and connection.
South Country Co-op to raise funds for local mental health supports
South Country Co-op will raise funds for local mental health initiatives this month through its annual Communities in Mind campaign, running Feb. 9 to 23 at 39 locations across southern Alberta.
Athletes ready for Milano-Cortina 2026
Forty-five Alberta-based athletes are set to compete for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina, highlighting the province’s continued presence…
Oyen RCMP investigate break, enter and theft at Bindloss
On Jan. 27, 2026, Oyen RCMP responded to a break and enter which occurred at the Bindloss Community Center. It is believed that between Jan. 6 and Jan. 27, 2026, unknown persons(s)…
Alberta employment rises sharply in January as job market tightens
Alberta’s labour market began 2026 on strong footing, with employment rising sharply in January and the province’s unemployment rate falling below the national average…
Turning Hope into Results
It is with hope and humility that I accept the endorsement of grassroots Conservatives at our party convention. It was a vote for the hope of an affordable, safe and self-reliant country…
Provincial tourism boost from Netflix
Alberta’s mountains, badlands and urban centres are appearing on screens around the world following the release of a new Netflix romantic comedy filmed in the province.
Leading the country in full-time job growth
Alberta recorded strong job growth last month, adding 41,800 full-time positions despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, according to Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade…