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Province revises draft LARP

After completing public consultation sessions in the spring, the provincial government released the updated draft of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP) this past Monday, outlining changes implemented based on feedback, and Mel Knight, minister

Businesses look to offer bus service

As Greyhound plans to cancel its passenger service next month to certain areas, including the Edmonton to Cold Lake route, other companies have been looking to step in and fill the void.
Special Olympics Lakeland seeks volunteers for new season

Special Olympics Lakeland seeks volunteers for new season

Special Olympics Lakeland is gearing up to kick off its season, hoping to expand its roster of programs and encourage more people to volunteer.
Young entrepreneurs showcase summer accomplishments

Young entrepreneurs showcase summer accomplishments

While some youths spend their summer vacation playing sports and watching TV, 13 young entrepreneurs started their own small businesses this summer through the Biz Kids program.
Orman grilled on seniors housing

Orman grilled on seniors housing

Seniors housing shortages was the hot topic at the Seniors' Drop-In Centre Sunday afternoon as Progressive Conservative (PC) leadership candidate Rick Orman visited the area to share his platform.

Local violent crime rate highest in district

Bonnyville has the highest violent crime rate under the Crime Severity Index (CSI) for the Eastern Alberta District, according to new RCMP statistics. Bonnyville RCMP detachment commander Staff Sgt.
Protester takes on job of caretaker

Protester takes on job of caretaker

Partying, storms and just plain human carelessness have left the English Bay campground a mess of garbage, fallen trees and broken glass, according to Allen Scanie, one of the three remaining protesters at the provincial recreation area.

VIDEO: Pontiacs training camp inter-squad game

To cap off the end of the Pontiacs training camp, players were split into two teams -- Team Black and Team White. The Nouvelle's Brandon MacLeod guest coached Team White, while Pontiacs play-by-play announcer Robb Hunter guest coached Team Black. Team Black beat Team White 5-3. As part of a wager between the two guest coaches, MacLeod will have to suit up in goalie gear while Pontiacs players take slapshots on him. See next week's Nouvelle for details of the annihilation.

New distracted driving law to take effect Sept. 1

New distracted driving legislation will take effect next month and prevent people from doing things like talking on a cellphone and putting on makeup while driving.
Military name change announced at 4-Wing

Military name change announced at 4-Wing

The restoration of historic designations of military departments announced last week will not change the way the Canadian Forces are organized or operate, assures 4-Wing Commander Col.
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