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Public urged to avoid handling birds after Avian Flu found in Bonnyville

Public urged to avoid handling birds after Avian Flu found in Bonnyville

A public advisory from the M.D. of Bonnyville confirms that Avian Influenza is the cause of death of Canada Geese found at Jessie Lake in Bonnyville.
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Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage Project gets $5 million investment from province

Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage Project gets $5 million investment from province

Once built, the project will use excess energy from renewables to store compressed air in underground salt caverns, which will then be heated and released through turbines to generate electricity during peak hours.
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Plamondon Whitesands Beach under advisory due to fecal bacteria

Plamondon Whitesands Beach under advisory due to fecal bacteria

Visitors to Whitesands Beach are being urged to avoid contact with the water after Alberta Health Services issued a warning related to elevated levels of fecal bacteria.
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Impaired driving charges laid after single vehicle collision near Bonnyville

Impaired driving charges laid after single vehicle collision near Bonnyville

The driver was still seated in the truck and woke up when Bonnyville RCMP knocked on his window. 
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Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days music and talent show showcases local musicians

Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days music and talent show showcases local musicians

The event took place in McArthur Park from Aug. 2-3.
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Fighter jet will do flyby over Glendon Derby parade on Saturday

Fighter jet will do flyby over Glendon Derby parade on Saturday

The flyby in Glendon will take place between 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., according to information from 4 Wing Cold Lake.
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Ball tournament part of this year's Pow Wow Days events

Ball tournament part of this year's Pow Wow Days events

The ball tournament, which consisted of baseball and slo-pitch events, took place from Aug. 2-4 in Lac La Biche.
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Aqua Days takes place under bright, sunny skies

Aqua Days takes place under bright, sunny skies

One of the highlights of Aqua Day is the cardboard boat races, which included 27 boats this year.
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Beanbag tournament part of this year's Pow Wow Days events

Beanbag tournament part of this year's Pow Wow Days events

The beanbag tournament in Lac La Biche featured 32 teams that played for cash and prizes.
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Haying in the 30’s marks 27 years of showcasing the past, raises over $325,000

Haying in the 30’s marks 27 years of showcasing the past, raises over $325,000

Over $325,000 has been raised by this year's Haying in the 30's event. All funds are directed to people who are battling cancer.
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