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Minimum wage increase could pose problems for local businesses

With the current tough economic times, local business owners are concerned about the added burden a minimum wage increase would bring.

RCMP brings down local drug operation

More than $125,000 worth of drugs and a number of deadly weapons have been taken off the streets of Bonnyville after local RCMP, in partnership with ALERT Edmonton, concluded a nine-month investigation, cracking down on a group of “dangerous” fentany
Cold Lake hosts Wildrose MLAs touring heavy oil operations

Cold Lake hosts Wildrose MLAs touring heavy oil operations

Residents caught a glimpse of what the official opposition has to say about the embattled energy sector in Cold Lake last Monday.
Stray dogs a heavy burden on local shelter

Stray dogs a heavy burden on local shelter

The Bonnyville and District SPCA is being overwhelmed by the number of stray dogs they need to care for. “Our stray numbers are high, 90 percent of our dogs are stray dogs,” said Heather Mutch, manager of the Bonnyville SPCA.
Community gathers to remember Brodie Landry

Community gathers to remember Brodie Landry

Over 200 people gathered on Saturday to celebrate the life of the late Brodie Xavier Landry. The first ever BXL Skip-Walk-Run event was held at Dr. Brosseau School to remember Brodie and support the Canadian Transplant Association (CTA).
Leskiw looks back on time as MLA

Leskiw looks back on time as MLA

While she may not be in politics anymore, it's not hard to see the impact Genia Leskiw had on the area from her time as Bonnyville – Cold Lake MLA.
Local MLA Scott Cyr named to Wildrose shadow cabinet

Local MLA Scott Cyr named to Wildrose shadow cabinet

As the tremors stemming from the historic May 5 provincial election begin to subside, Wildrose leader Brian Jean took several steps towards getting his house back into order last week when he officially announced a 21-member strong shadow minister ro
Beaux-Lacs commemorates graduating class of 2015

Beaux-Lacs commemorates graduating class of 2015

As one journey ends, another begins. That was the key message pressed home to a collection of 12 local youth this past weekend as they bid an emotional final farewell to École des Beaux-Lacs.
Local school boards pleased with NDP education funding

Local school boards pleased with NDP education funding

Local school boards are breathing a sigh of relief following the announcement that the province will restore funding to education for the upcoming school year.
Cats disappearing around town

Cats disappearing around town

Cat owners in Bonnyville should be wary, after a number of feline friends have gone missing from residences in town.
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