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Town takes first look at cannabis legislation

Town takes first look at cannabis legislation

The Town of Bonnyville has a better idea of how they’ll tackle changes to legislation due to the legalization of cannabis. With businesses able to apply for a licence through the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission (ALGC) starting March.
"It's a house made with love"

"It's a house made with love"

“It’s a dream come true.” Jumboy Dacullo, his wife Jennifer, and their two sons Jum, 11, and Aidelle, 6, are sitting in the living room of their new home.
Lakeland MP demanding action against rural crime

Lakeland MP demanding action against rural crime

Similar to many Albertans, Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs is tired of rural crime, but unlike the average citizen, she can take the issue to the big guns.
Students helping young mothers in need

Students helping young mothers in need

Local students are helping young mothers across the Lakeland, one box at a time. After sorting through and collecting bottles from their school recycling, the Grade 8 students of Dr.
Pontiacs land spot in playoffs

Pontiacs land spot in playoffs

It was a hard-fought battle, but in the end, the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs came out victorious. Regardless of being short defensemen, the Pontiacs managed a 3-0 win over the Grande Prairie Storm on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the R.J. Lalonde Arena.
Getting into the drug business

Getting into the drug business

Not all business owners have thought about getting into the drug industry, but with new cannabis regulations from the Province of Alberta, they could soon be in the marijuana market.
Standing tall against domestic violence

Standing tall against domestic violence

Talking about domestic violence is never easy, but neither is men walking in bright red high heels. On Saturday, Feb. 24, local men strutted their stuff to start the conversation and raise money for the Dr.
Tanker fire north of town shuts down Hwy. 41

Tanker fire north of town shuts down Hwy. 41

A tanker driver is left unscathed after his truck hauling crude oil caught fire. On Friday, Feb. 23, at about 11:40 a.m., the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA) was called out to a tanker fire on Hwy. 41 just south of La Corey.
The world is coming back to Bonnyville

The world is coming back to Bonnyville

International hockey is making its return to Bonnyville with the 2018 World Jr. A Challenge (WJAC).
Police discover loaded firearm and drugs in search

Police discover loaded firearm and drugs in search

Three suspects were arrested after police found a loaded sawed-off shotgun and methamphetamine during a routine traffic stop. On Feb. 20, RCMP were conducting patrols when they pulled over a 28-year-old Bonnyville male and his two female passengers.
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