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Town councillors rip province for CLAWR decision

Town council has thrown its full support behind Mayor Ernie Isley, who strongly criticized the provincial government for its decision to leave the Town out of negotiations regarding the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range (CLAWR) tax reassessment.
Cold Lake mayor thrilled with new CLAWR tax deal

Cold Lake mayor thrilled with new CLAWR tax deal

It was an announcement Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland had been waiting for years to sign. It's also an agreement Copeland said will finally allow Cold Lake to become sustainable in the long term.
Show featuring music from war era coming to Bonnyville

Show featuring music from war era coming to Bonnyville

Willy McGregor said he can still hear the sweet sounds of Vera Lynn and the Andrew Sisters performing for thousands of Canadian troops over in England during the Second World War almost 70 years ago.

Isley says Town 'totally shafted' by province

Bonnyville Mayor Ernie Isley says the town “got totally shafted” during the process to determine tax reassessment of the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range (CLAWR).
Auction raises $35,500 for Baby Oksanah

Auction raises $35,500 for Baby Oksanah

Residents of Bonnyville once again have displayed their overwhelming generosity and as a result Rebecca and Grant Watton's troubles have been significantly reduced after a fundraiser organized by family friend Jackie Darroch raised more than $35,000.

Town council grills minister over CLAWR funding snub

Lloyd Snelgrove, Alberta's minister of finance and enterprise, was forced to answer tough questions and defend the province's decision not to include Bonnyville in the decision-making process for the tax reassessment of the Cold Lake Air Weapons Rang
Dupres Road neighbours livid over heavy truck traffic

Dupres Road neighbours livid over heavy truck traffic

A disgruntled group of neighbours on a quiet country road in the MD of Bonnyville are angry and frustrated with the increasing amount of heavy truck traffic they say is severely disrupting their peaceful country lifestyle.
Bonnyville Opry kicks off new season

Bonnyville Opry kicks off new season

After a summer hiatus, the Bonnyville Opry was back on Saturday night, showcasing local music under the direction of Rose-Marie Cameron, new Opry president.
Noxious weed threatens Jessie Lake

Noxious weed threatens Jessie Lake

An infestation of Himalayan Balsam is threatening the native plant species in Jessie Lake and putting the lake's ecosystem at risk.
Fundraiser will help family of 'medical miracle'

Fundraiser will help family of 'medical miracle'

Organizers are hoping residents of Bonnyville will turn out in droves Friday evening to help support a remarkable little girl who doctors and family members have called "a medical miracle".
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