FARMERS DAY OYEN FARM & RANCH SUPPLY STORE: from left, customer Tom Hogan samples one of the many choices of donuts and a beverage. Cindy Eaton - UFA delegate, Lyle Smigelski - CAM, Harley Brown - YSR, Nirvana Ross - fulfillment co-ordinator, Frank Hauck - manager, Amanda Job - CSSR2, Barbara Punter - CSSR2, Gagandeep Singh - YSR. Missing from photo: Jackie Campbell - receiver, Shane Westerlund - YSR.
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Farmers Day celebration held on June 14
BY DIANA WALKER
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Oyen Echo office in the Schindel Agency building on Main Street this week. I sure appreciate the news contributions, ads and inquiries. Sorry, it was a bit confusing when I changed my regular day from Wednesday to Thursday. Office hours return to normal Wednesday, June 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can email me any time at oyenecho@telus.net or call 403-664-6600.
Debby and Chuck Schmitt from Las Vegas visited with me from June 5 to 9. Dale, Stacie, Vance, Mya, Ki and Travis joined me for supper a couple of nights. Debby and Chuck attended the 4-H Achievement Day Saturday where they visited with Cheri and Glen Heatherington, Lucille Hertz and Sandra Stolz. Dale, Vance, Mya and Ki
helped Travis and me process cows and calves Sunday afternoon.
Farmers Day, June 14, 2024
Celebrations for Farmers Day happened throughout the UFA network in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia on June 14.
On their website, it said: As a farmer, you wear many hats every day. From being a mechanic to part-time meteorologist, you’ve got so much to think about. That’s why on Friday, June 14th we want to say thank you for everything you do, every day.”
Oyen Petroleum Agency offered customers ice cream treats and coffee while Oyen Farm & Ranch Supply Store served cold drinks and donuts.
To help celebrate Farmer’s Day and everything farmers do, UFA offered customers the chance to win 1 of 3 UFA Gift Cards valued at $3,000, $2,000 and
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2024 Assessment/Tax Notices
Please be advised that pursuant to Section 308(4) of the Municipal Government Act the assessment notice and the tax notice relating to the same property have been combined on one notice. In accordance with Section 310(1) of the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given that the 2024 General Assessment Notice for all assessed properties within the Municipal District of Acadia No. 34 were mailed June 13, 2024.
Any assessed person(s) or taxpayer(s) who may wish to lodge a complaint in writing, must do so on or before August 30, 2024 to the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board, MD of Acadia No. 34, Box 30, Acadia Valley, Alberta T0J 0A0.
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$1,000 by entering in-store or online between June 14 and July 1.
Count yourself in Alona Petriieva, Administrative Assistant Tax/Utility Clerk for the Town of Oyen emailing residents with a reminder of enumerators who will be knocking on doors June 15 to July 15 gathering information for the 2024 census. An alternative, she stated, is visit the town office to fill out your form!
A scholarship in memory of Dylan Goodine Big Country Agricultural Society is co-ordinating a scholarship fundraiser in memory of Dylan Goodine Saturday, June 22.
The day will begin with a free breakfast sponsored by the Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce on the parking lot at Lijdsman Insurance.
A silent auction will be held in the FCSS building throughout the day. Donations to the scholarship will be greatly appreciated and can be made at the silent auction area.
Come see the display of bikes, hotrods and big rigs. Feast on hamburgers or visit the beer gardens.
The Man Van will be located across the street from Halfway Café and Convenience between 2 and 5 pm. Men between the ages of 40 and 80 are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity co-sponsored by Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce and Big Country Agricultural Society. See coming events in this issue.
Top 7 Over 70
Can you think of a neighbour, a friend, a relative, or a family member you would like to nominate for The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s Top 7 Over 70 awards?
Nominations are open until August 26, 2024. Online form: cfsea.ca
Any senior who is over 70 and lives in Medicine Hat or its surrounding communities of Special Areas 2, 3, 4 or
M.D. of Acadia, Redcliff, Cypress County, County of Forty Mile or County of Newell is eligible to be nominated. Ideal nominees are those who have started something different and new, or implemented a new venture or idea, after the age of 70.
The focus of the awards isn’t on past accomplishments or lifetime achievements. Rather, individuals should be nominated for new accomplishments, in which they’re achieving excellence. These achievements may be based or built on previous work or commitments, but they should have a “current’ flavour or different twist, or perhaps could be occurring in a complete new arena. Awards will honour individuals 70 and over who have achieved excellence, inspired creativity, shaped innovation, and/or organized outstanding collaboration in one or more of the following areas: agriculture, health and recreation, arts & culture, science, business, volunteerism, environment, overcoming adversity, making a difference.
If you would like more information about this program visit https://cfsea. ca/top-7-70/ or share your ideas with local ambassadors Sharon Dahl 403664-0335, Cindy Goodine 403-664-5514, or Diana Walker 403-664-6600.
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Owen Crow Shoe will lead the 2024 Calgary Stampede Parade.
Crow Shoe is from the Piikani Nation and Blood Tribe of the Blackfoot Confederacy. His acting career started on the set of the Academy Award winning film, The Revenant, where he worked as a stunt rider. Since then his roles have taken him across the country and around the world, including to California where he is currently filming Dream. This summer Crow Shoe costars alongside 2022 Parade Marshal Kevin Costner in the movie Horizon: An American Saga, but on July 5 he’ll be returning home to southern Alberta to kick off Stampede 2024!
FARMERS
OYEN PETROLEUM AGENCY:
left,
O’Neill - manager,
Eaton - UFA delegate,
- truck driver,
Macialek - CSRR2. Missing from photo: Wayne Scarff - truck driver.
CAP TRADE-IN: Customers could trade the hat they were wearing for a new UFA cap (at right).
FARMERS DAY AT OYEN PETROLEUM AGENCY: UFA delegate Cyndy Eaton welcomes a customer on his way to Shaunavon, Sask. for a car show. Cindy encouraged he and his travelling partner to take an ice-cream treat with them. PHOTOS BY DIANA WALKER
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Residents enjoy trip to Small World Cafe
BY DIANNE SPATH
Hello everyone. It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through June already. Why is it that the months go so fast in the summer and not the winter? Well, the wind has just been a little crazy this week. Everyone was a bit tired from Senior’s week, but everyone enjoyed themselves.
Monday morning started with exercises and some crib games. Monday afternoon was card bingo, followed by piano by Taylor Neilson.
Tuesday was the regular bus run downtown and a crib tournament. Tuesday afternoon, there was coffee time in the courtyard with ice cream treats and visiting. The residents love being out in the courtyard on beautiful days, and Tuesday was a great day for that.
Wednesday, there were exercises and then Church with Bill Kolkman. There were also some card games in the morning. Wednesday afternoon, the residents played shuffleboard. Beltone Hearing was at the Lodge from 1:00-3:00.
Thursday, it was a bit breezy, but we still went on
an outdoor walk. About 17 residents enjoyed a trip to the Small World Café in Youngstown for lunch. The café officially opened in January 2021 and is a very busy little place. The café has homemade soups, buns and cinnamon buns. It’s a great place to stop in for a meal. The residents already want to go back again. We all highly recommend it.
Friday morning was exercises and horse races. Friday afternoon was a Father’s Day Pub gathering in the courtyard. About 21 residents came out to have refreshments, snacks and socialize. The men received some scratch lotto tickets for Father’s Day. Good Luck. It was nice to see a lot of the residents wearing blue on Friday. Blue hearts are for all the dads in heaven who won’t be with us on Father’s Day, which means the Friday before Father’s Day is a wear blue day.
A new resident moved in last week, welcoming Norma Shoemaker. Norma is familiar with some friendly faces in the Lodge, so she feels right at home. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads. Have a great week, everyone!
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BY JULIA ROWLAND
‘Superfood’ describes food that is claimed to have health benefits because of its high nutrient density. Some foods labeled as superfoods are blueberries, acai berries, dark green leafy vegetables, green tea, legumes, garlic and others.
Nutrition experts, generally, do not agree with idea of a ‘superfood’ for a few reasons. First, a food does not need to meet a standard criteria or legal definition to be called a ‘superfood’. Second, calling a food a ‘superfood’ has the potential to lead us to believe one food can provide all the nutrients our body needs. Lastly, focusing on including or excluding certain foods can take our focus away from looking at our general dietary pattern, which will likely have a greater effect on our health than individual foods.
If ‘superfoods’ aren’t the answer, what is? A well-balanced dietary pattern full of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein foods.
Canada’s food guide recommends that half the plate is vegetables and fruits, a quarter protein foods, and a quarter whole grains. This pattern of eating is a to get positive health benefits.
Each of the above listed ‘superfoods’ can fit in a well-balanced diet. These foods will provide our bodies with many of the nutrients they need to function well.
If you like a food that has been called a ‘superfood’ there is no harm including it in your diet. If you do not enjoy these foods, choose others that you do enjoy that fit within Canada’s food guide recommendations. Focus on the proportions of the foods you eat and less about the specific foods you choose. Choose to make half your plate vegetables and fruits, a quarter of your plate protein foods, and a quarter of your plate whole grain foods.
Julia Rowland is a Dietitian with Alberta Health Services, Nutrition Services. Visit ahs.ca/nutrition to learn more.
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Beth Adella Gray (Code)
June 7, 1943 - May 30, 2024
Beth Adella Gray, of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, a few days short of her 81st birthday.
Beth will be greatly missed by her husband of 58 years, Ralph Gray; son, Mark (Stephanie) Gray; daughter, Denise (Jason) Gray-Lozinski; and grandsons, Evan (Laura Schnell) Lozinski, Derek Lozinski, Rhett Gray, and Vance Gray. She will also be remembered by sisters, Edith (Ed) Beaudoin and Myrna Smigelski; special “double cousins”, Olive Skakun and Myrtle (Charlie) Caldwell; sister-in-law, Donna Isaac; brother-in-law, Barry Gray; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Beth Adella Gray (Code), the youngest daughter of Noah and Adella Code, was born on June 7, 1943, in Cereal Alberta. She grew up with her two sisters, Edith and Myrna, on the family farm near New Brigden, Alberta. After graduation from New Brigden School, Beth moved to Calgary and went to Calgary Business College. She then went to work in the Directory Department for Alberta Government Telephones.
Beth Code and Ralph Gray met on a blind date at a Calgary Stampeders vs Saskatchewan Roughriders football game. They married in Oyen, Alberta on October 9,1965, and started their life together in Edmonton. They welcomed their son Mark on March 22, 1966, followed by their daughter Denise on April 26,1968.
There were several moves back and forth along Alberta Highway 2 - in 1969 to Calgary, 1976 back to Edmonton, and in 1981 one final move returned to Calgary to the house in the Temple neighbour-
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hood, home for the past 43 years, until the final move from Peter Lougheed Hospital to the hospice at Agecare Skypointe.
Beth worked at home taking care of the family. She enjoyed reading, doing crosswords, sewing, volunteering at the kids’ schools, went door-todoor doing census taking, was a Girl Guide leader for one year, and worked as an Elections Officer in Civic and Provincial elections. As Mark and Denise became more independent, Beth went to work in 1982, as a clerk in the Historical Searches department of the Alberta Land Titles Registry in downtown Calgary. She continued there until the privatization of that department in 1997.
Beth added mother-in-law to her resume in 1992 when Denise married Jason Lozinski, and Mark married Stephanie Malachowski in 2000. She was a proud grandmother to her four grandsons: Evan and Derek Lozinski, and Rhett and Vance Gray.
Beth and Ralph enjoyed traveling - there were many camping trips, starting with a tent trailer, then a truck and camper, and finally 5th wheel trailers. Destinations included the western Canadian provinces, across Canada as far as Niagara Falls, north to the Yukon and Alaska, and through the USA down to Arizona and California. There were trips to the Maritimes and thrown in there was some more exotic travel including Hawaii, Mexico, Barbados, Australia and the Cook Islands.
A Celebration of Beth’s Life will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Sedalia Hall.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Beth’s memory can be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital
To view and share stories, memories, and photos of Beth with the family, please visit www.choicememorial.com.
1954 – Booming and babies
BY BERNIE KREWSKI
“Barn At The Right Time; A History of the Baby Boom Generation” is the title of Doug Owram’s book published in 1996. This reflects the social and economic climate of students attending elementary school in this district, grades one to six in 1954. They received many benefits enriching their daily lives not experienced by generations before them.
Playground
The Home & School Association at its annual meeting in May, decided to purchase equipment for the school playground. These officers were elected for the coming year: president – Mrs. Reg Judson; program convenor – Miss Marion Hamilton; secretary-treasurer – Mrs. Russell Windrum; social convenor – Mrs. Joe Ferguson; finance committee – Stanley Regan; membership – Mrs. William Hall; representative to Scouting Committee – Clarence Schmale; publicity manager – Mr. William Hall; baseball representative – Russell Windrum.
Arena
Initiatives to construct an area were under by then, described as “On The Ice” in Many Trails Crossed Here, v. 1, pp. 322-323. Reflecting on those years, we now know that building eventually provided much more enjoyment than ice skating and hockey. Here are more details from 1954.
A report in the Calgary Herald on March 17 had this headline, “Drive Started For New Centre.” It described a meeting on March 15 sponsored by the Board of Trade attended by 100 people. L. R. Lewis of Lewis Construction described various options. Fr. S.J. Molnar spoke about the importance of public recreation for children. Walter Worth, who recently replaced Mr. M. Holman as school superintendent, emphasized the importance of individual citizens and groups demonstrating their willingness to help in every way possible. Mr. Worth and Harold Hall were added to the executive of the Board of Trade whose president was Jerome Gullekson. Two weeks later the Oyen Memorial Centre Association was incorporated. The slate of officers consisted of
Jerome Gullekson, president; Walter Worth, secretary; Harold Hall, treasurer; Clarence Peterson, vice-president; board of directors – William Cunningham, Florence Judson, Harry Chiliak, Ben Weller, and Reg Judson.
Fundraising
On April 9th the ”Bingo Party’ sponsored by the Board of Trade was attended by 640 people, topping the previous record of 600 attendees. The grand prize, a chesterfield suite valued at $384. 95 was won by Matt Marshall, the local barber. The Board of Trade announced it has reached two-thirds of its financial goal to establish the initial phase of arena construction.
A contract with the Alberta Wheat Pool to store wheat in the newly constructed facility was signed in November.
Fish & Game
The Goose Lake Line Fish and Game Association was organized on Sunday, March 21. Enthusiasm for such an organization was clearly demonstrated when 78 members paid membership fees. William Petrick was elected secretary and Walter Kalancha as secretary. Other members of the directorate were Reg Judson and Floyd Horne.
Future projects that were discussed included stocking fish at the Sounding Creek Dam, introducing pheasants to this district, and establishing a sanctuary for geese.
The meeting ended with the usual “tall tales” as told by sportsmen. One concerned the “big one” that got away from Floyd Horne. Another pertained to Don Sutherland’s “over and under 12 gauge shotgun.”
A month later, the Hanna Herald reported that the Oyen Fish & Game Association had 210 members.
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New foods option at Warren Peers School
BY SAMANTHA JOHNSON
Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer
Teacher Jaime Didychuk at Warren Peers School started a new foods option class this year for Grade 9 students. The school had to get creative with options they could deliver as, due to scheduling issues, they were no longer able to take students to Oyen.
“I have a background in smoked meat. My family (husband and children) are a competition smoked meat team and we compete all over,” explained Didychuk. “We are cooking things I know how to do, such as smoking meat, with the help of my husband, and baking breads. We had a food truck challenge where the kids created different kinds of hotdogs and we got all fancy with them. We offered them to the rest of our school so they could come over and custom order their hotdog. The kids got a taste of what it was like to prepare food on the fly and figure out how much it cost.”
The class has five students and once a week they have access to use the Acadia Valley Community Hall to cook food that is meaningful to the community,
ACADIA VALLEY
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 28 & 29
• Acadia Valley Slow Pitch Tournament at Marshall Field. More details to come.
- Adult drop-in Volleyball Wednesdays 7:30 PM at Warren Peers School. Contact Marie 403-664-8589 for more info.
ALSASK
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
• Alsask Drop Inn Center Fundraiser - 3rd Annual Pig Roast starting at 4:00 PM Main Street, Alsask. Roast pork with homemade fries, coleslaw, vegetables, dessert and beverage for $25.00 per person; $20.00 for members. Children under 12 years cost $10.00/plate. Liquor tickets are an additional charge with outdoor patio option (lawn chairs welcome). Contact Dave at 306-463-0169 for info.
- Free Fun Learn Different Line Dances. Monday nights 7:00-8:00 PM at the Alsask Rec Centre. All welcome.
BUFFALO
AUGUST 16-18
• Buffalo Rodeo Daze. Stay tuned for further details!
CEREAL
SATURDAY, JULY 27
• 3rd Annual Cereal Mud Bog. Stay tuned for details.
- Monday Night BINGO. Every Monday except holiday Mondays. Doors open at 6:30
such as traditional foods. Didychuk’s goal for this year is to make things students are able to make at home for their families. “You don’t have to go crazy; you can have lots of fun with a hotdog.”
The class began in January and wrapped up at the end of May. The students have progressed since the first class and Didychuk is now able to put a recipe down and let them follow it. “They are becoming very comfortable in the kitchen from when they started. Some of them were struggling with how to wash the dishes, just no experience, and now they are feeling comfortable on how to use the knives, how to cut, and be brave in the kitchen,” stated Didychuk.
Part of the learning for the students is to experiment and think outside the box. Cooking doesn’t have to be fancy and can be more fun if the focus is on good food that is easy to prepare. The class will be cooking the meal for the Grade 9 farewell, which will involve smoking meat along with making the salad, a dessert, and a drink.
“The cooking option is a good opportunity for us to feel more comfortable in the kitchen and not be afraid to cook for others,” said student Peyton Benson.
and Bingo begins at 7:30 PM. (April to end of November).
- Tuesdays - Cereal Cottages Weekly Coffee Time 10:30 AM
- Wednesdays - Cereal Quilting Club 10 AM4 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre
- Thursdays - Chase the Ace progressive raffle every Thursday 7:00-9:00 PM at the Cereal Hotel & Bar. Chance to win TWICE each week. Ace Jackpot could grow up to $7000! Must be at least 18 years. Winning ticket must be present to win. Cash ticket purchase on site only. AGLC #669949
EMPRESS
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
• Empress & District Historical Society presents “A Fine Line” The Significance and Varied Roles of Rock Alignments By Margaret Kennedy 1:00-3:00 PM at the Empress Train Station. Smokies for sale to follow. Artifact Display by local collectors.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 19-21
• Save the Dates! Village of Empress 110 Year Celebration. More info to come.
HANNA Hanna Senior Circle
- Wednesdays 1:00 PM Cards (Spades)
- Thursdays 1:00 PM Cards (Five Hundred)
NEW BRIGDEN
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
• New Brigden Hall Fundraiser. An evening of food, fun, friends and entertainment at the Acadia Valley Hall. $65 per ticket. Steak Supper, Entertainment, Silent Auc-
tion, Live Auction, Dance. Contact Coleen Blair at 403-664-9687 for advance tickets. Monetary donations can be transferred to: newbrigden@gmail.com or check out www. givesendgo.com/nbcommunityhall
OYEN
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
• Fun Night at Seniors Centre for Members of Oyen and District Seniors and their Guests. Games and Socializing. BYOB and snacks. 7:00 PM - Midnight. Call Linda 403664-0908 or Beth 403-664 2462 for more information.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
• Big Country Agriculture Society Bike/Hotrod/Big Rig Rally. Man Van across from Halfway Pizza & Convenience Store, Oyen 2-5 PM
MONDAY, JULY 1
• Oyen Lions Club Canada Day BBQ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM under the clock tower on Main Street. Partnered with FCSS, tattoos, games. Burger or Hotdog, drink & chips $10; Burger only $6; Hot Dog $5; Pop / Water $2; Juice Box $1.
FRIDAY, JULY 12
• Indoor Rodeo 7:00 PM at the Crossroads Centre. Wild Pony Racing.
• Beer Gardens & live music with Conner Adams
SATURDAY, JULY 13
• Chamber of Commerce Free Pancake Breakfast 8:00-10:00 AM.
• Town Rodeo Parade 11:00 AM
• Dummy Roping Competition 4:00 PM
• Indoor Rodeo 7:00 PM at the Crossroads
Centre. Wild Pony Racing. Wild Cow Milking.
• Cabaret 10:00 PM with live band Suite 33
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 19-21
• Prairieland 3rd Annual Oyen Slo-Pitch Tournament. Call 403-664-0878 or 403664-8204 to enter a team.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
• Open Farm Day at the BCAS Crossroads Centre
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
• Regular Potluck Supper and Meeting at Oyen and District Seniors Recreation Centre. Supper 6:00 PM. Meeting 7:00 PM. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 & 21
• Ranch Rodeo at the BCAS Crossroads Centre
OCTOBER 4-5
• Prairieland Pheasant Festival. Call 403664-0878 or 403-664-8204 to enter a team.
- Oyen Town Council meet 2nd Tuesday of every month 6:00 PM in Council Chambers.
- Drop in Pickleball Mondays 7:00-9:00 PM at South Central High School
SIBBALD
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 22 & 23
• The Sibbald Community Club is hosting a Quilt Show as a fundraiser for the community. There will be Quilts & Hand Crafts, Vendors, Door Prizes, Raffles, Games, Food & Beverages. Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Sibbald Community Hall.
Students at Warren Peers School filling sausages. SUBMITTED
