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New dos for a good cause

New dos for a good cause

If you see people around town with a red streak in their hair, it's not necessarily a new trend in fashion, but it means they are supporting the Lakeland MS Walk.
First Nations youth prepare for future

First Nations youth prepare for future

Over 250 First Nations youth were treated to dancing, singing and cultural celebrations at the Tribal Chiefs Child and Family Service East Society Youth Conference last week. The three-day conference was held at the Centennial Centre Mar.
Residents prepare petition to oppose roundabout

Residents prepare petition to oppose roundabout

A group of residents has started a petition urging the MD of Bonnyville to reconsider spending $2 million on a roundabout slated for construction at the intersections of Highways 55 and 892.
Family claims police brutality

Family claims police brutality

Three members of a Bonnyville family who say they were roughed up unnecessarily and are victims of excessive force by several members of the local RCMP detachment, have distributed dozens of posters in the area to voice their concerns.
MD won't fund seniors' bus

MD won't fund seniors' bus

The MD of Bonnyville council has upheld its decision to not contribute $15,000 to a bus for the Bonnyville Seniors' Society.
Local boy wins sled safety contest, will star in TV ad

Local boy wins sled safety contest, will star in TV ad

Brock Friedel never imagined in his wildest dreams that a few words he wrote to promote snowmobile safety would end up being such a big deal.
Budget cuts hit local school boards

Budget cuts hit local school boards

Last month's provincial budget featured cuts to the Ministry of Education local school boards are not too pleased with. Lakeland Catholic School District's (LCSD) funding has been reduced by about $550,000 or 2.
Shyian becomes new fire chief

Shyian becomes new fire chief

Darryl Shyian has been acclaimed as the Bonnyville Fire Department's fire chief after contender Lawrence Ference withdrew his name from the leadership race.

RCMP constable's blog shut down

A local RCMP constable has received “professional guidance” for his unprofessional blog, according to RCMP. The now defunct blog of Const.
Students celebrate French culture with maple syrup

Students celebrate French culture with maple syrup

Notre Dame Elementary School (NDES) played host to a Sugar Shack Wednesday, serving up a traditional French meal covered in maple syrup. Teachers and parent volunteers dished out the French favourites to NDES and Dr.