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Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau's campaign makes a stop in Bonnyville

Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau's campaign makes a stop in Bonnyville

Liberal Party of Canada leadership candidate Justin Trudeau made a stop in Bonnyville on Saturday evening, as part of his tour of Alberta, and was greeted by more than 140 cheering supporters and interested onlookers as he entered Bonnyville's French
Kehewin carries out peaceful demonstration

Kehewin carries out peaceful demonstration

Members of Kehewin Cree Nation carried out a peaceful demonstration on Highway 41 on Jan.
Local groups participate in peaceful protest

Local groups participate in peaceful protest

Idle No More demonstrations continued across Canada and in the Lakeland this past week, which included about 40 people taking part in a demonstration at the center of the roundabout on Highway 55 at the intersection with Highway 892, about 20 kilomet
Opry celebrates 25 years of live entertainment

Opry celebrates 25 years of live entertainment

People packed the Lyle Victor Albert Centre Saturday night for the Bonnyville Opry's 25th Anniversary Show, as a full lineup of talented and energetic performers entertained the engaged and receptive audience, as they celebrated a milestone for one o
MD garbage dispute continues as development permit is approved

MD garbage dispute continues as development permit is approved

Last week, following a review by the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC), made up of the MD of Bonnyville council and Reeve Ed Rondeau, the MPC approved a development application by the MD for a “temporary bin site” located near Chatwin Lake.

Local leaders look into water issues

The supply of drinking water is increasingly becoming a concern for communities and regions across Canada, and despite its namesake, the Lakeland is no different.
Pipe leaks water and oil mixture at Foster Creek plant

Pipe leaks water and oil mixture at Foster Creek plant

At about 10 a.m. on Jan. 7, approximately 100 cubic metres of a mixture of oil and water leaked from a pressurized pipe on Cenovus' Foster Creek site, located on the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range.
Welcome baby Charlie

Welcome baby Charlie

Weighing in at 7 lbs. 5 oz, Charlie Samantha Mackintosh came into the world on Jan. 2 at 8:25 a.m. and instantly became famous as Bonnyville's New Year's Baby of 2013.
Man admits to impaired driving

Man admits to impaired driving

Keith Andrew MacDonald, 24, pleaded guilty in a Bonnyville courtroom last Thursday to impaired driving. He was handed a $1,500 fine and has lost his license for one year.
First Nations fight for treaty rights

First Nations fight for treaty rights

Residents of Cold Lake First Nation (CLFN) and surrounding communities along with several other communities across Canada rallied on Dec.
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