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Coming together for autism

Coming together for autism

Rednecks with a Cause had another successful year, raising roughly $30,000 for the cause.
The dangers of social media

The dangers of social media

With the Internet constantly changing, local parents learned about the dangers facing their children and how to address online activity. During H.E.
Town approves zero per cent tax increase

Town approves zero per cent tax increase

Town residents will see a little change to their property taxes this year, after council approved a zero per cent increase. Council unanimously passed the 2019 tax rate bylaw during their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 23.
One bad decision, lifelong consequences

One bad decision, lifelong consequences

One bad decision can change a life forever. Grade 10 students gathered at the Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre on April 23 to watch the mock collision unfold.
Sonny's Liquor Store broken into

Sonny's Liquor Store broken into

A broken back door and damaged shelves were what Bonnyville RCMP found after responding to a multi-hit alarm at Sonny's Liquor Store. At 3:43 a.m. on April 23, police responded to the alarm at the store.
Remembering the legacy of Gus Hamel

Remembering the legacy of Gus Hamel

For those who knew him, there weren’t enough words to describe Gaston Oscar Hamel. While prominent in the community through his business, Hamel's Meats, he was known for more than just sending his famous beef jerky into space in 2009.
Coyote and wolf reduction program making an impact in the MD

Coyote and wolf reduction program making an impact in the MD

The MD of Bonnyville's coyote and wolf reduction program is continuing to make an impact in the predators' population. Council heard the results of the annual program during their Wednesday, April 24 meeting.
Town keeps property tax rate in-line with last year

Town keeps property tax rate in-line with last year

Town of Bonnyville council voted in favour of a zero per cent municipal tax increase. During their April 23 meeting, council passed their 2019 property tax rate bylaw, holding the line on both residential and non-residential municipal taxes.
City continues to work on commercial air service

City continues to work on commercial air service

Cold Lake is keeping their eye on their agreement with CATSA after noticing the 2019/20 federal budget included funding and support in case the organization were to transition from a Crown operation to an independent not-for-profit.
STARS saving lives one flight at a time

STARS saving lives one flight at a time

“It’s very much a united effort as we work together to ensure, protect, and preserve STARS, not only for today, but for our future generations.
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