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Walleye regulations at Marie Lake set to change

Walleye regulations at Marie Lake set to change

A depleting walleye population in lakes around the MD of Bonnyville could lead to changes in regulations.
Wholesale Club shoplifting suspect sentenced to jail

Wholesale Club shoplifting suspect sentenced to jail

Bonnyville woman, 55-year-old Judy Graver, and 16-year old Cold Lake youth appeared at the Bonnyville courthouse to face charges of theft from shoplifting incidents around town.
Local housing market continues on a steep decline

Local housing market continues on a steep decline

An increase in inventory, coupled with less buyers, has caused a major slide in local housing prices and experts say it's not over yet.
Infrastructure, waterline focuses for local councils in 2016

Infrastructure, waterline focuses for local councils in 2016

Both the Town and MD of Bonnyville head into 2016 with their eyes set on implementing infrastructure projects. In addition to resuming long-term road improvement projects, such as continuing redevelopment on 51 Ave.
New Pyrogy Park playground set for this spring

New Pyrogy Park playground set for this spring

After nearly two years of fundraising, the new playground at Pyrogy Park is just months away from installation. “I'm very excited, and the committee is excited too.
Jennie's Diner and Bakery a finalist for provincial award

Jennie's Diner and Bakery a finalist for provincial award

After clinching an award at the Lakeland Business of the Year Awards, Jennie's Diner and Bakery is once again in the limelight, having been named a finalist in the 2016 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction.
Bonnyville-born author returns to town

Bonnyville-born author returns to town

Bonnyville's own Joe Remesz, an octogenarian broadcaster turned author, returned to his hometown to sign copies of his novels and greet friends he hasn't seen in over six decades.
Top 10 stories of the year, #3: MD declares state of agricultral disaster

Top 10 stories of the year, #3: MD declares state of agricultral disaster

After months of severe drought-like conditions the MD of Bonnyville declared a state of agricultural disaster on Aug. 11, 2015 “For the hay and livestock operations it is a disaster,” said Reeve Ed Rondeau during a council meeting on Aug. 11.
Top 10 stories of the year, #2: Six new doctors recruited over the course of 2015

Top 10 stories of the year, #2: Six new doctors recruited over the course of 2015

The Bonnyville Covenant Health Centre is on the verge of being able to offer primary health care to everyone in the community after the local doctor recruitment committee successfully recruited six new doctors. Dr. Leigh-Ann Smith and Dr.
Harsh COOL rules finally rescinded

Harsh COOL rules finally rescinded

After years of appeals to the World Trade Organization (WTO) the Canadian agriculture industry was finally able to get the mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) rules repealed.
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