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McGregor, Roy grab gold at Canada 55+ Games

McGregor, Roy grab gold at Canada 55+ Games

Two Bonnyville athletes returned home with gold medals after coming out on top at the 2014 Canada 55+ Games. Claudette Roy competed in Women's Golf winning a gold in the Low Gross 65+ category. “I didn't expect to do as well as I did.
Prentice named Premier-designate of Alberta

Prentice named Premier-designate of Alberta

After a whirlwind couple of months keeping up with all the highs and lows of the battle for leadership of the provincial Progressive Conservative party, Alberta finally has a man in place who promises to bring “positive change” to a party in disarray

It's time to deliver on your promises Mr. Prentice

Well Bonnyville, we're now a few days removed from the results of this past weekend's provincial Progressive Conservative party leadership election and, as I'm sure the majority of you are aware by now, former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice wi

Dr. Brosseau hosts "eye opening" anti-bullying presentation

Students in Bonnyville both young and old were clued up on the importance of treating each other with respect last week as several local schools brought in a renowned Canadian organization to present on a variety of issues as a part of anti-bullying

Provincial minister supports local businesses on TFWP issue

As the recently announced restrictions to the federal government's temporary foreign worker program (TFWP) continue to pose significant problems for business owners throughout Alberta, provincial Minister of Skills, Jobs Training and Labour Kyle Fawc
Dupre church and area landmark to be demolished

Dupre church and area landmark to be demolished

In a few days a “powerful symbol” and Dupre landmark will be burned to the ground. After sitting empty for the past five decades, the Ukrainian Catholic Church located along Dupre road will be desanctified and demolished on Sept. 6. “It will be sad.

Town commits to fund recruitment of doctors to Bonnyville

The Town of Bonnyville will put funds toward enticing doctors to move to and work in the community.
Garlic in feed increasingly used as natural fly repellent

Garlic in feed increasingly used as natural fly repellent

More and more farmers across Western Canada are experimenting with feeding their cattle garlic infused minerals to help keep flies away. The original idea is credited to farmer Richard Carr of Steinbach, Man.
Lukaszuk believes he is the "right man for the job"

Lukaszuk believes he is the "right man for the job"

One of the three men vying for provincial Progressive Conservative party leadership Thomas Lukaszuk last week vowed to “remember Bonnyville” should he be voted in as Alberta's new Premier next month.
PC leadership candidates debate in Bonnyville

PC leadership candidates debate in Bonnyville

Roughly 100 local and regional residents flocked to the Bonnyville Fish and Game building last Wednesday as the three men bidding to become Alberta's next Premier were in town for an open forum discussion.
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