Pattern Energy Begins Operations at Lanfine Wind Project in Alberta

Lanfine Wind will provide economic benefits and jobs that will last generations. The project will generate clean energy for up to 30,000 Alberta homes and is projected to provide millions of dollars per year to local communities. The facility is located in Special Area No. 3, southwest of Oyen, Alberta.

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Obituaries

The Oyen Echo 12/31/25 The Oyen Echo 12/31/25

Bernice Lucille Campbell

Bernice Lucille Campbell (Thill) was born on February 20, 1945, in the hospital in Rimbey, Alberta, to Alfred and Ila Thill, joining her big sister, Sheila.

The Oyen Echo 12/24/25 The Oyen Echo 12/24/25

BATTRUM, Edward Roy

After spending a wonderful Christmas Eve Day with his family, sharing many laughs, smiles, stories and of course sweets, the Lord called his servant Edward home.

The Oyen Echo 12/18/25 The Oyen Echo 12/18/25

Cal Neilson

Calwyn (Cal) Dwayne Neilson was born in Empress, Alberta, on July 11, 1962, and passed away at his home in Acadia Valley on December 18, 2025.

The Oyen Echo 12/4/25 The Oyen Echo 12/4/25

JUICY McKAY

Gaudiosa “Juicy” Pajigal (Galbo) McKay passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in 1935 in Bohol Province, Philippines, to Celestino Galbo and Leoncia Pajigal…

The Oyen Echo 11/17/25 The Oyen Echo 11/17/25

William (Bill) David Shipley

William (Bill) David Shipley was born to Verna and Keith Shipley in Eatonia, Saskatchewan, and passed away on November 17th.

The Oyen Echo 11/4/25 The Oyen Echo 11/4/25

Eva Isobel Doonan

Eva Isobel Doonan was born October 29, 1934, the fifth of six children of John and Violet Doonan, and the fourth of five daughters.

The Oyen Echo 10/6/25 The Oyen Echo 10/6/25

Diane Eileen Walker

Diane Eileen Walker passed away peacefully in the Two Hills Long Term Care on October 6, 2025, at the age of 79 years.

The Oyen Echo 9/20/25 The Oyen Echo 9/20/25

Marion Carley Marshall (Smale)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carley on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Calgary, AB at the age of 80.

The Oyen Echo 8/15/25 The Oyen Echo 8/15/25

Helen Margeurite (Wilson) Kroker

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen on August 15, 2025, at the Oyen Auxiliary, at the age of 86. She was the eldest of three children and the last surviving among her siblings.

The Oyen Echo 8/10/25 The Oyen Echo 8/10/25

James Philip Davidson

Jim was an avid history reader and enjoyed writing history book submissions on behalf of his own family. Only suiting that we begin his obituary with his own words taken from his local history book writings.

The Oyen Echo 7/18/25 The Oyen Echo 7/18/25

Robert Monkman

Robert “Bob” William Monkman, beloved husband of Lorraine Monkman of Buffalo, passed away peacefully at Big Country Hospital in Oyen on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 80 years.

The Oyen Echo 7/8/25 The Oyen Echo 7/8/25

Dorothy Smigelski

Dorothy Agnes Smigelski passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the age of 97 in the Oyen long-term care facility, surrounded by her family.

The Oyen Echo 6/8/25 The Oyen Echo 6/8/25

Dwight Hauck

Dwight was born and raised in Oyen Alberta to Frank and Bertha Hauck. He loved his farming life. Probably more than most. As a young man he struggled to get his own land and cattle.

The Oyen Echo 5/2/25 The Oyen Echo 5/2/25

Victor Harry Wenzel

Victor Harry Wenzel of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Wenzel, passed away on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at the age of 94 years.

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Shirley Fee

Shirley Ann Fee of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Lyle Fee, passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2025, at the age of 89 years.

The Oyen Echo 4/15/25 The Oyen Echo 4/15/25

Marlene Louise Caskey

Marlene Louise Caskey was born in Cereal, Alberta in May of 1957. Marlene was the eldest of two sisters—both of whom continued the long legacy of farming…