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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ACADIA VALLEY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
Acadia Valley Sausage Fry presented by the Knights of Columbus. 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM at the Acadia Valley Event Centre. All ages event.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
Annual Turkey Shoot presented by the Acadia Valley Rec Club. Acadia Valley Reservoir Noon - 4:00 PM. Roll the dice. Chips, pop and sausage on a bun.
ALSASK
OCTOBER 24 & 25
Alsask Haunted House from 7:00-11:00 PM nightly at the Alsask Recreation Centre. $15/person (Cash only bar). Everyone welcome.
CEREAL
TUESDAY, NOVEMEBR 30
Save the Date! 2025 Ham & Turkey Bingo.
ONGOING
Monday Night Bingo (except holidays) at the CJ Peacock Centre. Doors & Concession open at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:30 PM
Cereal Cottages Coffee on Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Quilting Club weekly Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 4 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre.
Cereal Playground most Tuesdays 10:00 AM at the CJ Peacock Centre.
EMPRESS
ONGOING
Empress & District Fine Arts, Culture and Leisure Society Craft Mondays 1:00 PM at Empress Community Hall Craft Room. Everyone is welcome and coffee is always on!
Empress & District Fine Arts, Culture and Leisure Society Crib Wednesdays 7:00 PM at Empress Community Hall. $5 entry fee. $1 for each hand scoring 19 goes into the loonie pot. All monies will be paid out at end of evening. Great opportunity to see old friends and make some new ones.
Empress & District Fine Arts, Culture and Leisure Society presents Snarples Thursdays 7:00 PM. No entry fee. Great opportunity to see old friends, make some new ones and learn a new card game. Empress Community Hall (314 Centre St.)
Game Night Saturdays at 7:00 PM at the Community Hall. Come join us for a night of fun and excitement. Play games and hang out with friends and family.
Empress & District Fine Arts, Culture and Leisure Society Garden Market Saturdays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM until September 6. Breakfast served 9-11 AM or lunch from 11-2! Buy/Sell Local. Promoting local gardeners, artisans, crafters, bakers.
OYEN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Oyen United Church Coffee Time 10:00 AM (202 - 1st Avenue East). Contact Virginia Schroeder at 403-664-3987 or pioneerpastoralcharge@gmail.com for more information. All are welcome!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
Come for an inspirational evening with Chris Koch. Chris was born without arms and legs, but that has not stopped him from becoming an amazing motivational speaker, a farmer, and world traveller. His message is “If I can ...” We hope all our school parents and comunity members will join us at South Central High School at 7:00 PM.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
Prairieland Athletic Association Pheasant Festival.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Regular Pot Luck and Meeting for Oyen and District Seniors. (50+) at Oyen and District Seniors Recreation Centre. This will be the ANNUAL Meeting. Pot Luck at 6:00 PM and Meeting at 7:00 PM. Call Lynda 403-664-0908 or Beth 403-664-2462 for more information.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 21, 28
50+ Crafting and Socializing 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Oyen Seniors Rec Centre. Stay or drop-in. Bring your own project and lunch if needed. For info or to RSVP contact Cheryl Getz at 403-664-8688.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Floor Curling at Oyen and District Seniors Recreation Centre.begins for the season for Seniors (50+) at 1:00 PM. Floor Curling continues on each successive Wednesday through Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar, and Apri. with new rinks being drawn up each Wednesday. Call Heather at 403-664-3854 or Beth 403-664-2462 for further information.
ONGOING
Oyen Town Council meet 2nd Tuesday of every month 6:00 PM in Council Chambers.
Community Choir every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Evangelical Missionary Church.
Oyen United Church Coffee Time every Tuesday at 10:00 AM. All are welcome!
Oyen FCSS Community Centre Playgroup every Monday 9:30 - 11 AM at the Centre. Activities include: Storytime, Arts and Crafts, Free Play. Contact us! 403-664-2255
YOUNGSTOWN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Presenting the Annual Friends of the Youngstown Library “Youngstown Christmas Mini-Fair” 3:00-7:00 PM Youngstown Community Hall. Variety of crafts and home-based business products, Christmas hamper raffle, Santa photos available, Beef-on-a-Bun Supper by Dryland Multi 4H Club. For more information or to book a table, contact Renee at 403-857-8322. Come experience fun, stress-free Christmas shopping with a small town atmosphere.