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NLSD considers implementing Redford's new transparency policy

Premier Alison Redford announced a new expense disclosure policy recently, which provides more transparency than any other province in Canada. The new requirements will provide more detail on travel, accommodations, meal and hospitality expenses.
THM levels in water too high

THM levels in water too high

Test results have confirmed the Town of Bonnyville's drinking water contains levels of dangerous chemicals that exceed levels set out in the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.

Bonnylodge expansion faces budget concerns

A planned sod-turning ceremony to launch construction on phase one of the Bonnylodge and Villa Ouimet expansion announced in February was cancelled last week as contract negotiations and budget concerns have cast doubts on the project.

VIDEO: Reclaiming Gateway Hill

Syncrude media and relations adviser Cheryl Robb discusses the procedure involved in reclaiming land disturbed by the oil sands mining process.
Cleaner shores for Jessie Lake

Cleaner shores for Jessie Lake

Thanks to a nationwide shoreline cleanup initiative and about 20 local volunteers, the shores of Jessie Lake are a little bit cleaner.

MD to change bylaw after garbage dispute

Last month, the MD of Bonnyville council agreed to go ahead with amendments to a bylaw that would, if passed, allow the MD to install and operate garbage bins on a chosen site used to service MD residents without requiring a development permit.

Rezoning for duplex defeated by Town council due to opposition

A public hearing regarding a proposed duplex to be built on 44 Street in Bonnyville was held at the Town council chambers and after much debate, council defeated the rezoning bylaw. On Aug. 28, council discussed bylaw No.

Government approves Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

The controversial Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP) was approved late last month and came into effect Sept. 1.

Bonnyville helping deal with rats in Medicine Hat

With the province in an uproar over rats being discovered in a Medicine Hat landfill recently, Bonnyville has done its due diligence by sending a pest control officer to help exterminate the rodents.
New fire training facility in Bonnyville

New fire training facility in Bonnyville

Phase one of the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority's (BRFA) fire training facility is complete and firefighters in the surrounding areas will now have an opportunity to train right here in Bonnyville.
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