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Local MP Brian Storseth not seeking re-election

Local MP for Westlock – St. Paul Brian Storseth last week announced that he would not be seeking re-election once his current term as the region's federal representative comes to a close next year. Speaking to the Nouvelle on Aug.
Local links to annual Harvest Ride in Edmonton

Local links to annual Harvest Ride in Edmonton

A group of 300 individuals will gather in Edmonton early next month to participate in a special commemorative bike ride, all in the name of raising money for melanoma research.
Blue-green algae spreading across Canadian waters

Blue-green algae spreading across Canadian waters

Blue-green algae has been blooming in lakes all over the Lakeland over the past number of years with Moose Lake, Muriel Lake, Kehewin Lake and Vincent Lake receiving Alberta Health Services advisories for the toxic cyanobacteria.

Storseth continues to fight feds on TFWP issue

Local MP Brian Storseth, who represents the Westlock - St.

High levels of arsenic still found in region's well water

High levels of arsenic continue to be found in raw well water across the Beaver River Basin, according to a recent report released by Alberta Health.
Haying in the 30's draws biggest crowd, raises over $220,000

Haying in the 30's draws biggest crowd, raises over $220,000

After 15 years of hard work, countless volunteer hours, and hundreds of thousands of dollars raised, the Haying in the 30's Cancer Support Society is showing no signs of slowing down with its efforts to help people battling cancer.
Trial date set for Doonanco case

Trial date set for Doonanco case

The case of Deborah Doonanco was back in provincial court in Bonnyville last week, as Judge Williams set a preliminary hearing date for early next year.
Local business awards to take on more regional feel

Local business awards to take on more regional feel

With nominations for the first-ever Lakeland Business of the Year awards now well underway, event organizers are starting to look forward to what they're hoping will be the best celebration yet.

Town sees "huge" growth in shadow population

Although the official census results only showed a one per cent growth in Bonnyville since 2012, Mayor Gene Sobolewski says the actual growth was around ten per cent.
Cougar sightings being reported in Lakeland region

Cougar sightings being reported in Lakeland region

Earlier this year, at a hunting meeting held in Bonnyville, area hunters in attendance spoke of an increase in cougar sightings in the eastern half of Alberta, away from the Rocky Mountains.
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