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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.
Girls only at LCSD retreat

Girls only at LCSD retreat

Young women across the Lakeland Catholic School District (LCSD) helped each other find themselves. Students spent two nights camping out and getting to know each other from Feb. 9 to 10 during the fifth annual girls retreat.

Watershed society talks water quality at agm

Testing in 2017 revealed elevated levels of carbon and phosphorous in the Moose Lake Watershed. The Moose Lake Watershed Society (MLWS) teamed up with the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) to provide a breakdown of their 2017 test results.
Stolen truck lands Watt nine-month sentence

Stolen truck lands Watt nine-month sentence

Edmonton man Aaron Christopher Watt's record will reflect nine-months in prison for his part in the theft of a Ford F-350. With the preliminary hearing on the charges set for Feb.
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