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Four CNRL sites still seeping bitumen emulsion to surface

Four sites at the CNRL Primrose and Wolf Lake locations are still releasing bitumen emulsion to the surface, according to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).
Dollar Store cashier held at knifepoint

Dollar Store cashier held at knifepoint

Bonnyville and Cold Lake RCMP worked together in apprehending a man after an armed robbery occurred at Bonnyville's Dollar Store and More on July 24.

Local leaders call for improvement of Highway 28

With the provincial government clarifying it has no plans to significantly improve Highway 28 between Bonnyville and Cold Lake, leaders of the municipalities have weighed in on the issue.
Cenovus crew bus crashes

Cenovus crew bus crashes

Shortly after 6:00 p.m. Monday, a bus carrying Cenovus workers home from their shift at Foster Creek went off the road and rolled in the ditch.
Lakeland Survivor raises $55,000 for Special Olympics

Lakeland Survivor raises $55,000 for Special Olympics

Last week, 20 contestants from all over the Lakeland came together to compete in the second annual Lakeland Survivor, with organizers saying the event was “more successful than we could have ever imagined.

CNRL steam operations suspended after spills

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has ordered a series of restrictions for the CNRL Primrose and Wolf Lake project sites in a response to several recent incidents involving bitumen released to the surface and into a body of water, according to an AE

Ombudsman finds flaws in 4 Wing housing

Residents in the Lakeland are increasingly expressing their concerns over the rising cost of living, with the spotlight now focusing on accommodations at the Canadian Forces Base in Cold Lake.

World renowned musician returns to Bonnyville

Bonnyville residents are preparing themselves for a show of a lifetime, as a Canadian “national treasure” will be in town July 20, performing on stage at the Centennial Centre for the first time in years.

Considering a pet? Why not adopt?

Hello Bonnyville, today I'm going to tug on your heartstrings a little, in a similar way a story I wrote this week tugged on mine.
Abandoned and stray pets becoming an issue in Bonnyville

Abandoned and stray pets becoming an issue in Bonnyville

“A pet is for life,” those were the words spoken by Heather Mutch, manager of the Bonnyville SPCA, last week as she admitted the town and MD of Bonnyville had a significant problem with owners abandoning their pets.