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Dr. Brosseau hosts "eye opening" anti-bullying presentation

Students in Bonnyville both young and old were clued up on the importance of treating each other with respect last week as several local schools brought in a renowned Canadian organization to present on a variety of issues as a part of anti-bullying

Provincial minister supports local businesses on TFWP issue

As the recently announced restrictions to the federal government's temporary foreign worker program (TFWP) continue to pose significant problems for business owners throughout Alberta, provincial Minister of Skills, Jobs Training and Labour Kyle Fawc
Dupre church and area landmark to be demolished

Dupre church and area landmark to be demolished

In a few days a “powerful symbol” and Dupre landmark will be burned to the ground. After sitting empty for the past five decades, the Ukrainian Catholic Church located along Dupre road will be desanctified and demolished on Sept. 6. “It will be sad.

Town commits to fund recruitment of doctors to Bonnyville

The Town of Bonnyville will put funds toward enticing doctors to move to and work in the community.
Garlic in feed increasingly used as natural fly repellent

Garlic in feed increasingly used as natural fly repellent

More and more farmers across Western Canada are experimenting with feeding their cattle garlic infused minerals to help keep flies away. The original idea is credited to farmer Richard Carr of Steinbach, Man.
Lukaszuk believes he is the "right man for the job"

Lukaszuk believes he is the "right man for the job"

One of the three men vying for provincial Progressive Conservative party leadership Thomas Lukaszuk last week vowed to “remember Bonnyville” should he be voted in as Alberta's new Premier next month.
PC leadership candidates debate in Bonnyville

PC leadership candidates debate in Bonnyville

Roughly 100 local and regional residents flocked to the Bonnyville Fish and Game building last Wednesday as the three men bidding to become Alberta's next Premier were in town for an open forum discussion.

Local MP Brian Storseth not seeking re-election

Local MP for Westlock – St. Paul Brian Storseth last week announced that he would not be seeking re-election once his current term as the region's federal representative comes to a close next year. Speaking to the Nouvelle on Aug.
Local links to annual Harvest Ride in Edmonton

Local links to annual Harvest Ride in Edmonton

A group of 300 individuals will gather in Edmonton early next month to participate in a special commemorative bike ride, all in the name of raising money for melanoma research.
Blue-green algae spreading across Canadian waters

Blue-green algae spreading across Canadian waters

Blue-green algae has been blooming in lakes all over the Lakeland over the past number of years with Moose Lake, Muriel Lake, Kehewin Lake and Vincent Lake receiving Alberta Health Services advisories for the toxic cyanobacteria.
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