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Survey shows majority of Catholics support GSA's

Survey shows majority of Catholics support GSA's

The majority of Catholics in Alberta support gay-straight alliances according to a survey released last week. The survey of 1,000 Alberta, which was conducted between Dec. 8 and Dec.
Copeland upset with ongoing CLAWR debate

Copeland upset with ongoing CLAWR debate

“There are no surplus funds in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range (tax revenue sharing agreement) and the Town of Bonnyville needs to look elsewhere for solutions (to fix their growing infrastructure deficit).
Santa's Elves wrap up another year

Santa's Elves wrap up another year

The Bonnyville Centralized High School's Santa's Elves program wrapped up for another year in Bonnyville last week.
Cellist to attempt World Record

Cellist to attempt World Record

International musician Carel Henn will be shooting for the Guinness World Record books this coming weekend when he attempts to play a cello for 26 straight hours.

MD 2015 budget all about the roads

The MD of Bonnyville Council will be spending over half of its $88.5 million 2015 budget on road improvements and maintenance. Council approved their interim budget at a Dec. 10 meeting, which was highlighted by the decision to set aside $49.
Heated debate surrounds gay-straight alliances

Heated debate surrounds gay-straight alliances

The issue of whether or not students should be allowed to form gay-straight alliances (GSA's) in Alberta schools has opened up a heated countrywide debate.
Volatile oil prices force oil company cutbacks

Volatile oil prices force oil company cutbacks

Energy sector powerhouses across the region have announced a series of cutbacks in the face of weak, steadily declining oil prices, with one company set to implement a hiring freeze. Cenovus Energy Inc. revealed its projected 2015 budget on Dec.
Inman motivates and educates at Persons with Disabilities Celebration.

Inman motivates and educates at Persons with Disabilities Celebration.

“I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones. I survived.” Those are the words of Bernie Inman, a 20-year quadriplegic. Born and raised here in Bonnyville, like many in the area, Inman got into the oil and gas industry in 1984.

Town to cut costs and reduce spending in 2015

Local residents had the opportunity to give their thoughts on the Town of Bonnyville's 2015 budget last week as the municipality held its annual end-of-year budget open house, with initial estimates indicating a near $4 million decrease in anticipate
MD resolution about keeping autonomy

MD resolution about keeping autonomy

The Municipal District of Bonnyville Council is ecstatic after their resolution regarding municipalities maintaining their autonomy received 96 per cent of the vote at a recent AAMDC (Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties) conventio
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