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Relentless wind storm stuns Lakeland

Relentless wind storm stuns Lakeland

Bonnyville was hit with one of the strongest windstorms in recent years last week, with gusts of over 100 kilometres an hour leaving a trail of damage through the region.

Video: Kryla Ukrainian Dance

The Bonnyville Kryla Ukrainian Dance club held its Malanka on Jan. 11 at the Centennial Centre.

Panel recommends approval of Northern Gateway

Following nearly a decade of back and forth debates and discussions, Enbridge announced in December that the joint review panel tasked with deciding whether or not the Northern Gateway pipeline project should get the go-ahead, recommended that the fe

Fifth leak found at CNRL's Primrose site

Another leak at CNRL's Primrose site has resulted in approximately 27,000 litres of bitumen emulsion being released, according to an incident report filed with the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) on Jan 6.
Bonnyville's New Years baby arrives

Bonnyville's New Years baby arrives

Proud parents Yvan and Joanie Levasseur welcomed their baby boy, Félix Levasseur, into the world on Jan. 1 at around 3:30 p.m. who became instantly famous as Bonnyville's New Year's Baby of 2014. Félix, weighing in at 7 lbs.

Local pharmacists still concerned with provincial plans

After spending the first half of 2013 fighting and lobbying the provincial government following substantial cuts to the pharmacy industry in the 2013 provincial budget, local business owners and operators are still unsure of what the future holds, ev
Eight months later CNRL sites continue to seep bitumen

Eight months later CNRL sites continue to seep bitumen

Nearly two million litres of bitumen emulsion has seeped to the surface at the Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNRL) Primrose site this year and the company still hasn't found a way to stop it.

NLSD to develop new policy on recitation of Lord's Prayer

Northern Lights School Divison (NLSD) will be developing a draft policy regarding the use of the Lord's Prayer in schools within the division, after a Glendon mother asked for it to not to be recited at Glendon School, where her son attends.
Santa's Elves provides gifts for over 350 children

Santa's Elves provides gifts for over 350 children

The generosity of the community will allow hundreds of families to enjoy $100 in free food from Hamel's Meat Market.

Food Hamper program back for another year

The Knights of Columbus food hamper program is well underway again this year, with volunteers and organizers looking for monetary and food donations.
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