Oyen Ministerial continues decades of community support
The Oyen Ministerial Association has been active in Oyen since the 1980s. Its purpose is to bring together churches in Oyen for the common cause of showing the love of Jesus to our community.
Acadia Municipal Library: Zootopia
Join us on March 31st at the library to watch Zootopia. Viewing will last from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Free popcorn and juice will be provided.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Breathe With Me
ADULT FICTION: Caught Up / by: Liz Tomforde, Powerless / by: Lauren Roberts, Breathe With Me / by: Becka Mack…
WestMET grant application deadline approaches for rural communities
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is making a final call for applications to the WestMET Community Grant, with the current intake closing March 26 at 4:30 p.m.
Alberta to host 2028 World Cup of Hockey in Calgary, Edmonton
Alberta has been awarded the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, beating out other North American bids to bring one of the sport’s top international events to Calgary and Edmonton.
Lanfine Wind community grant accepting applications until March 27
Community organizations in Oyen, the Municipal District of Acadia and Special Areas No. 3 have until March 27 to apply for funding through the Lanfine Wind Community Grant.
Why print still matters — and why your local paper needs you
Print newspapers are often dismissed as outdated. That’s lazy thinking. In small and mid-sized communities, print still does three things digital alone does not…
Alberta to add 60 community mental health, addiction recovery beds
The provincial government will add 60 community-based mental health and addiction recovery beds over two years in an effort to ease pressure on hospitals and improve patient flow.
RCMP warns public to watch for rise of AI-powered scams
Alberta RCMP is urging the public to stay alert for scams powered by artificial intelligence as part of Fraud Prevention Month.
Just A Gal From Glidden: Fighting over lozenges, counting our blessings
This week’s column comes to you under the influence of NyQuil and Halls. Yes, I caught my annual spring cold. I am blaming Robert as he came down with symptoms a couple of days before me.
Canada Post sweetens spring with maple sugar stamps
Two new postage stamps celebrate making maple sugar. Canada Post issued both stamps in the shape of maple syrup cans, “just as the scents, sounds and tastes of the season come to life…
Penton: Sports mascots are big business
Sports fans may consider team mascots to be: a) entertaining; b) annoying; c) hilarious; d) adding to the game experience. Whatever your view, their existence in sports today is no laughing matter.
How a hen’s body turns yolks into eggs
Eggs are an important part of our everyday diet, and they are pretty incredible. Inside a chicken’s body is a non-stop biological production line that operates consistently.
Molasses: The Sweet Leftover with a Rich History
A jar of molasses was a common ingredient in the household of every pioneer, primarily because it was an affordable sweetener compared to refined sugar.
REMEMBERING WHEN: The art class ash tray
When I was graduating from eighth grade and about to enter high school, I was faced with the daunting task of picking the classes I would take in my first year.
Check It Out: My crash course in patient advocacy
Last week I listened to a doctor’s podcast on the topic of advocating for your loved one when they’re hospitalized and thought it would be a good topic to write about.
St. Patrick’s Day decor brightens week at Oyen Lodge
Hello everyone. Another week has gone by, and there was a bit of moisture again. It’s always nice to see the sunshine after a few gloomy days. Hope everyone has gotten used to the time change.