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Blue-green algae advisory issued for Kehewin Lake

Blue-green algae advisory issued for Kehewin Lake

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a blue-green algae advisory for Kehewin Lake that will remain in effect for the remainder of the season.
Premier discusses future of Alberta's highways

Premier discusses future of Alberta's highways

Premier Alison Redford was in St. Paul Saturday morning as part of her Building Alberta 2013 Tour, and took a moment to speak about the infrastructure needs affecting northern Alberta.

Isley states his intent to run for third term as mayor

After John Irwin announced earlier this month he would not be running for mayor in this fall's municipal election, incumbent mayor Ernie Isley sparked an added interest in the race last week as he backtracked on his plans to retire and stated his int

Rally in reaction to AHS cuts

Members of the Bonnyville Health Centre medical staff and local politicians held a public rally outside the health centre last Thursday, expressing concerns and discontent at the impending elimination of the pathology positions in Bonnyville by Alber

Public hearing set for MD amendments

The MD of Bonnyville has proposed to amend a bylaw following a provincial court decision last year, which was upheld in the court of appeals this spring, stating a development permit is required prior to installing waste collection facilities in the
CNRL bitumen leaks exceed one million liters

CNRL bitumen leaks exceed one million liters

Over one million litres (1,060 cubic meters) of bitumen emulsion has leaked to the surface at the CNRL Primrose and Wolf Lake sites, with over 344 cubic meters of impacted oily vegetation also collected as of Aug.
Haying in the 30's brings in over $200,000 in two days

Haying in the 30's brings in over $200,000 in two days

By 1 p.m. on Aug. 3, it was clear by the crowd of people gathered near Mallaig that this year's Haying in the 30s event was bigger than any in the organization's 14-year history.
Library helps hundreds of kids learn to read

Library helps hundreds of kids learn to read

After a summer packed full of reading, fun and games, the Bonnyville Municipal Library will bring the curtain down on this year's Summer Reading Program on Friday, with organizers already stating the initiative has been a “huge success” Since kicking

CNRL claims mechanical failures triggered bitumen leaks

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) says the mechanical failure of several wellbores is the cause behind four sites at Primrose East and South seeping bitumen emulsion to the surface for at least the past seven weeks.
Transport truck rolls on Highway 41, south of Bonnyville

Transport truck rolls on Highway 41, south of Bonnyville

A man driving a North East Bulk Transportation Services truck travelling northbound on Highway 41, just south of the intersection with Highway 28, carrying two trailers full of black dirt, rolled into the ditch on the morning of July 30.
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