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MD of Bonnyville CAO resigns

MD of Bonnyville Chief Administration Officer (CAO) Ryan Poole officially resigned last week, stating a need to pursue other opportunities. MD Reeve Ed Rondeau accepted the resignation on May 23. “It is always a surprise,” said Rondeau.

Wolf Lake Road project hits roadblock

After two years of negotiating with the provincial government it appears the MD of Bonnyville's proposed realignment of Wolf Lake Road won't go ahead as planned.

Business owners seek political support for suspended Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Several local business owners approached town council for assistance at last week's regular council meeting, as the effects stemming from the moratorium placed on the temporary foreign workers program continue to be felt.

Lakeland Centre for FASD to host youth conference

The Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will be hosting a special two-day youth conference next month, with the idea being to promote awareness about the disorder and educate and empower the families and youth served by the cen

Two dead following evening of violence in St. Paul

Editor's Note: The following story appeared on the St. Paul Journal's website following the shooting in St. Paul and a midnight press conference held at the town hall. Facts have been updated.

Education recommendation criticized, supported

The Alberta Task Force for Teaching Excellence released a report of 25 recommendations last week as part of the provincial government's push to change and inspire education in the province.

Bonnyville hospital retains pathology services

Following 12 months of meetings and negotiations, Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health agreed to keep pathology services at the Bonnyville Regional Health Centre last week, completing a remarkable turnaround after the provincial health body in

First Nations reject proposed Education Act

In recent weeks, First Nations across Canada have rejected the recently tabled Bill C-33, the First Nation control of First Nations Education Act.

Four-way stop to address traffic safety at intersection of Hwy 41 and 660

After months of pushing from local municipalities, Alberta Transportation installed a permanent four-way stop at the intersection of Highway 41 and Highway 660 last week in the hopes of reducing the number of major collisions and fatalities at the si

Federal government suspends foreign worker program

With news breaking last week that the federal government had officially suspended its much-maligned temporary foreign worker program for businesses in the restaurant industry, concerned local residents and business owners spoke of the potentially “cr
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