The Hamlet of Oakburn is located at the junction of Highway #21 and #45, 10 km north of Shoal Lake. It began when the Canadian National Railway was built in 1906. Although it was named by Scottish settlers, the area boasts a strong Ukrainian heritage with many historical sites still well preserved.

Oakburn is a close knit community. There is a Nursery School program available in the former Oakburn School. A Ukrainian Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox Church are located in town and the Catholic Church also has a Parish Hall. The Oakburn Memorial Rink has two sheets of natural curling ice and a natural ice skating rink. The Rossburn Sub-Division of the TransCanada Trail passes through the community.

Housing in Oakburn is a bargain. A 1000 sq ft home sells for an average of $40,000 compared to $60,000 in surrounding communities, a 1500 sq ft would be approximately $50,000 vs. $90,000.

Businesses include two service stations, a grocery store, a post office, a branch of the Strathclair Credit Union, a beauty salon, an insurance agent/realtor, a nursery, and some trades people.

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