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Town amends land use bylaw

The Town of Bonnyville has finished amending its land use bylaw. After a series of open houses and public discussion, the bylaw has been approved and amended for the first time since 2005. The bylaw lists town development plan requirements.

CLHS travel club calling on division to refund cancelled trip

The Cold Lake High School (CLHS) travel club has turned to the Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) board of trustees to try and obtain reimbursement for their cancelled trip.

Photo radar starting up in Cold Lake May 23

Drivers going through Cold Lake will soon have to be extra mindful of the rules of the road. After being slightly delayed, preparation for the city's new photo enhanced traffic enforcement program is about 90 per cent complete.
NDP's Leap Manifesto bad news for local industry

NDP's Leap Manifesto bad news for local industry

Local government representatives view the NDP's consideration of the Leap Manifesto as a betrayal to Alberta energy industry and accuse it of aiming to divide Canada.
C2 hoping to fill open classroom space

C2 hoping to fill open classroom space

With Notre Dame High School's (NDHS) lease at the Centennial Centre set to expire this June, local officials have started to debate the future of the classroom space in the building.

Local school boards relieved with provincial budget for education

Local school boards are pleased to see the provincial government's dedication to education displayed in their 2016 budget.
Town reworks budget, eliminates proposed tax increase

Town reworks budget, eliminates proposed tax increase

The Town of Bonnyville passed its 2016 budget last week, nixing a proposed two percent tax increase and holding the line on the municipal tax rate.
Community groups learn how to keep volunteers through hard times

Community groups learn how to keep volunteers through hard times

Local volunteer groups met with Volunteer Alberta Ideation Director Annand Ollivierre to discuss how to bolster community support.
Kehewin dancer named Head Young Lady Dancer at Gathering of Nations

Kehewin dancer named Head Young Lady Dancer at Gathering of Nations

A local dancer has been given one of the highest honours for aboriginal dancers in North America. Jayda Gadwa was selected as this year's Head Young Lady Dancer at the 33rd annual Gathering of Nations Powwow.

Province awards town $350,000 for regional waterline strategy

The Town of Bonnyville's successful bid for a provincial grant has brought discussions regarding the regional waterline back to the forefront.
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