The Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce’s last evening of late-night shopping was a busy one. Ten vendors, including the Clay Cup, joined the Christmas Market.

For years, members of the Oyen & District Health Care Foundation have assembled Christmas gift bags for long-term residents, known as Operation Christmas Stocking.

Hello everyone. I have to say, I’m not enjoying the December weather so far. There have been some nasty storms, which certainly make travel difficult.

The Dancing with the Stars fundraiser held on December 13 at the Legion Hall will retire after this sixth and final show. It has featured laughs, dance moves and brave contestants…

On the nights of December 5 and 6, 305 visitors followed a lighted star to the Crossroads Centre in Oyen. Once inside, they entered a different world.

The Big Country Agricultural Society was pleased to present a donation of $500 toward the upgrade of the long-term care courtyard.

It is that word “peace” that can seem to be very confusing today. “Peace” is such a common word. “Peace” is used in almost everyone’s vernacular, everyday, language; but what do we mean by “peace”?

The Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) is inviting visitors to explore the care, expertise and thought behind Alberta’s heritage in its new temporary exhibition, Stories of Us: Building Alberta’s Collection.

I learned something of courage in the face of adversity on my most memorable Christmas.  It happened 42 years ago in a makeshift home dug into the side of a small hill on the prairie.

With the holiday season in full swing, Alberta’s government is reminding residents to plan ahead and never get behind the wheel while impaired by alcohol or cannabis.

This week, we look back more than two thousand years to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. Here in Battle River-Crowfoot, and for millions of families from coast to coast to coast…

Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says the province is moving ahead with plans to secure a long-term agreement with the federal government on methane emissions reductions.

Alberta’s health system is prepared to manage seasonal pressures as respiratory virus cases rise across the province, according to statements released Thursday by two provincial cabinet ministers.

“Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today the Oyen Echo has met its saviour. She is Kate Winquist. Hallelujah!”

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

The best quips, quotes and anecdotes from January through June, 2025 (Part 1).

Christmas is always an exciting time for little kids, and growing up, we were certainly no different. The yuletide joy and anticipation in our family leading up to Christmas morning…

The word of the year, as voted on by the Oxford English Dictionary, is rage-bait: “combining the words rage, meaning a violent outburst of anger, and bait, an attractive morsel of food.

A grandpa sat back in his recliner on New Year’s Day and said to his little grandson, “I remember last year like it was yesterday!”

Students at Oyen Public School brought holiday cheer to the stage during the school’s Christmas concert last Tuesday at South Central High School.

More than 50 local children joined their families for “Breakfast with Santa,” hosted by the Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Hello everyone. Good thing the cold snap didn’t last long. The Oyen Lodge would like to extend its condolences to Juicy McKay’s family and friends on her passing.

Michael Noah Smigelski peacefully entered heaven on March 20, 2023. He was born in Medicine Hat, Alta., on March 11, 2003, the only son of Neil and Anne Marie Smigelski…

SPECIAL AREAS – Jordon Christianson has accepted a temporary two-year position as Director of Regional Initiatives with the Special Areas Board.

A 2025 South Central High School graduate, Shania Gillis-Johnson, headed to Calgary this fall to attend the University of Calgary for a Bachelor of Arts majoring in International Indigenous Studies.

Health officials are reminding Albertans to take precautions against respiratory illnesses as the holiday season gets underway.

Late last month, Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” (“MOU”) with the Government of Alberta.

Alberta and federal officials have agreed to extend the current child care agreement for one year, ensuring stability for families and keeping costs low.

Alberta has unveiled new guidance aimed at simplifying and speeding up land reclamation across the province.

Alberta’s government and Ottawa are launching a new three-year, $10-million program aimed at expanding greenhouse and vertical farm production and increasing the supply…