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BONNYVILLE - The Bonnyville Wellness Coalition (BWC) is taking bold steps to enhance community health by outlining plans for two new projects – a low-cost bike rental program and a community connection space at Vezeau Beach.

To ensure transparency and public participation, the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) has scheduled a public hearing regarding a proposed annexation of land. The meeting will be on Dec. 12, and continuing if necessary, on Dec. 13. The location will be a virtual hearing on WebEx.  

A Christmas kick-off party was held at the Cold Lake Energy Centre on Friday evening.

The largest television series ever filmed in Canada, HBO spent $141 million on show filmed partly in Okotoks, Foothills, High River

Christmas Farmer’s Markets held during the first three weeks of December will showcase products made by about 30 home-based businesses and crafters from across the Lakeland Region.

Ottawa has agreed to set a $100-million yearly cap on payments that Google will be required to make to media companies when the government's controversial online news legislation takes effect at the end of the year.

About 200 people attended the Feast of Nations and Silent Auction on Nov. 24 at the Bonnyville Community Church.

Police have released security images following a theft at a car wash in St. Paul on Nov. 24.

National Child Day was celebrated in St. Paul with some fun activities on Nov. 21.

A three-vehicle collision saw a portion of roadway closed overnight on Nov. 27. While injuries were reported - and one of the drivers was sent to an Edmonton-area hospital - the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.