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Town Council discusses 2014 budget

Bonnyville Town council held preliminary budget discussions at its regular meeting on Nov.12 going over the second draft of the 2014 budget.

AHS combats spread of measles after outbreak declared

Alberta Health Services is taking action against an outbreak of measles in the province that was declared on Oct. 18.
Town tackles traffic troubles

Town tackles traffic troubles

Mayor of Bonnyville Gene Sobolewski hosted what he hoped would be the “first of many” public discussions at the Shaw House last Wednesday, with roughly 20 local residents coming out to offer their opinions on how best to tackle the ongoing parking an

Councils call for an improved Highway 28

Convincing the provincial government to address the volume of traffic on and the condition of Highway 28 between Edmonton and Cold Lake continues to be a priority for municipalities located along the popular roadway. In August, St.
Bonnylodge phase one expansion set for summer opening

Bonnylodge phase one expansion set for summer opening

Construction of phase one of the re-development project at Bonnylodge is well underway, with chair of the Lakeland Lodge and Housing Foundation Ray Prevost saying he expects to see the $13 million project completed by June 1.
Ag Minister visits American meat-packers over COOL rules

Ag Minister visits American meat-packers over COOL rules

Verlyn Olson, Alberta's Agriculture Minister, visited Chicago this past week and met with American meat-packers to rally support against the United States mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) rules.

Domestic violence services stretched thin

Domestic violence is an ongoing issue for families, police, social services and entire communities throughout Alberta - Bonnyville is no different. "It is definitely an issue for us.
Mixed feelings over Idle No More walk

Mixed feelings over Idle No More walk

An organizer of the Idle No More ceremonial walk held Oct. 26-28 from Cold Lake, to Bonnyville, to La Corey and back said they accomplished what they set out to do.
Premier Redford tunes in for rural conference call

Premier Redford tunes in for rural conference call

Premier Alison Redford participated in a province-wide conference call last week designed to bring small community newspapers up to date with the upcoming fall session, as well as addressing several high-profile provincial and regional issues.
CNRL bitumen release to have "likely contaminated groundwater"

CNRL bitumen release to have "likely contaminated groundwater"

CNRL has been issued an Enforcement Order by the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD), which will require the company to determine the impact on subsurface groundwater and find the root of the cause of all four bitumen rele
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