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Dementia beds added to phase three of Bonny Lodge

Dementia beds added to phase three of Bonny Lodge

Dementia care is about to get more accessible for Bonnyville seniors and their families.
Local mental health centre offering kits to combat fentanyl overdoses

Local mental health centre offering kits to combat fentanyl overdoses

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has put new measures in place to help the local health care system prevent possible fentanyl overdoses in town.

Local students hoping to solve Bonnyville's water issues

A group of students at Dr. Brousseau Middle School are putting technology to a good use, trying to solve Bonnyville's water issues. “We're looking at trying to improve some of the water quality at the school,” said principal Vince Spila.
Weaker loonie worrying local businesses

Weaker loonie worrying local businesses

Local business owners are feeling the pressure of a weaker loonie, as the price of importing goods from the U.S. rises. The Canadian dollar dipped to below 70 cents U.S. on Jan.
Gurneyville Road to remain unpaved in 2016

Gurneyville Road to remain unpaved in 2016

Residents might be disappointed to hear that Gurneyville Road will not be paved in 2016.
Concerns remain following royalty review

Concerns remain following royalty review

After months of worry and anticipation, the results of Alberta's royalty review were announced last week, but it wasn't the end to uncertainty many were hoping for.

Bonnyville siblings face lengthy charge sheet for fraud

Two siblings appeared in Bonnyville court via CCTV charged with a string of forgeries and frauds. Bonnyville residents, 21-year-old Daphne Stoyles and 22-year-old Francis Stoyles, were in front of Judge Kathleen Williams in Bonnyville court on Jan.
Alberta Transporation denies town request for Highway 28

Alberta Transporation denies town request for Highway 28

It appears the speed limit on Highway 28 at the west end of town will be staying at 70 km/h. A Town of Bonnyville request to decrease the speed limit to 60 km/h along a portion of the highway was rejected by Alberta Transportation last week.
Support centre reaches out to Métis community

Support centre reaches out to Métis community

A local counselling and support centre is reaching out to victims of sexual assault in the Métis community.
BRFA looks for more funds to operate ambulance service

BRFA looks for more funds to operate ambulance service

A two-year fight with Alberta Health Service over the insufficient funding for local ambulance services continues, as municipal officials are set to meet with AHS representatives this week.
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