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MD of Bonnyville approves tax rate increase

MD of Bonnyville approves tax rate increase

Second and third readings of the 2025 tax rate bylaw for the MD of Bonnyville were carried by a 4-2 vote during the May 13 council meeting.
Lac La Biche County to be home to wildland urban interface team

Lac La Biche County to be home to wildland urban interface team

Lac La Biche County is among six Alberta fire departments who will be receiving funding for the creation of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) teams to better assist with fighting wildfires across the province.
Bonnyville municipalities host public works open houses

Bonnyville municipalities host public works open houses

In the spirit of National Public Works Week, both the Town of Bonnyville and the MD of Bonnyville hosted Public Works open houses, offering residents an opportunity to see the equipment used to service the community - and meet the hard-working staff. 
Province says collection standards won’t impact public libraries in schools

Province says collection standards won’t impact public libraries in schools

A provincial push to develop common standards about what materials are in school libraries could create some tension between public libraries and schools sharing or hosting the facilities.
BREAKING: Some homes and businesses evacuated after 'hazardous material spill' in Bonnyville

BREAKING: Some homes and businesses evacuated after 'hazardous material spill' in Bonnyville

Some homes and businesses in Bonnyville were evacuated in the morning of May 27 after a "hazardous material spill" occurred, according to information from the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA).
Community comes together, raises over $60,000 at MS Walk

Community comes together, raises over $60,000 at MS Walk

Members of the St. Paul community came together to raise awareness and funding for multiple sclerosis (MS) during the 2025 St. Paul Jayman BUILT MS Walk on May 25 at the Lagasse Park.
Zack Germain, Tyson Kotowich, Hailey Danyluk show Elk Point 4-H Beef Club champions

Zack Germain, Tyson Kotowich, Hailey Danyluk show Elk Point 4-H Beef Club champions

STONEY LAKE – The 10-member Elk Point 4-H Beef Club proudly showed off the results of this year’s ongoing dedication to their project animals at Stoney Lake on Saturday, where judge Ryan Noble told the members and their families, “I
Alberta launches survey on school library materials

Alberta launches survey on school library materials

According to education minister Demetrios Nicolaides, provincial standards are needed because books depicting sexual acts are available in some school libraries. 
Float plane crashes in MD of Bonnyville

Float plane crashes in MD of Bonnyville

A pilot is safe after crashing a private float plane into a lake near Range Road 482A and Township Road 641.
Aboriginal Head Start program in St. Paul celebrates 30th anniversary

Aboriginal Head Start program in St. Paul celebrates 30th anniversary

The Aboriginal Head Start program in St. Paul celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 23. Established in 1995, the program provide early childhood education for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children aged three to five.
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