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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.

Four CNRL sites still seeping bitumen emulsion to surface

Four sites at the CNRL Primrose and Wolf Lake locations are still releasing bitumen emulsion to the surface, according to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).
Dollar Store cashier held at knifepoint

Dollar Store cashier held at knifepoint

Bonnyville and Cold Lake RCMP worked together in apprehending a man after an armed robbery occurred at Bonnyville's Dollar Store and More on July 24.

Local leaders call for improvement of Highway 28

With the provincial government clarifying it has no plans to significantly improve Highway 28 between Bonnyville and Cold Lake, leaders of the municipalities have weighed in on the issue.
Cenovus crew bus crashes

Cenovus crew bus crashes

Shortly after 6:00 p.m. Monday, a bus carrying Cenovus workers home from their shift at Foster Creek went off the road and rolled in the ditch.
Lakeland Survivor raises $55,000 for Special Olympics

Lakeland Survivor raises $55,000 for Special Olympics

Last week, 20 contestants from all over the Lakeland came together to compete in the second annual Lakeland Survivor, with organizers saying the event was “more successful than we could have ever imagined.

CNRL steam operations suspended after spills

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has ordered a series of restrictions for the CNRL Primrose and Wolf Lake project sites in a response to several recent incidents involving bitumen released to the surface and into a body of water, according to an AE
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