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On Sunday, two separate collisions occurred along Highway 55 near Riverhust Hall causing traffic to be rerouted for a few hours as emergency crews responded. Only one person out of the two incidents was sent to hospital after sustaining minor injuries.

Costs associated with hosting the Lakeland Rodeo Association finals in St. Paul are increasing, heard Town of St. Paul council on Feb. 13.

The Town of St. Paul is holding the line on its funding for the St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce, despite a request for increased funding. Council also agreed to continue supporting a scholarship worth $500 per year, for local students pursuing post-secondary education.

As a site manager, Malone says it is “foundationally important that I fully understand and appreciate the responsibilities of my role and accountabilities to the rural community members that we serve.”

Owners of sleds new and old invited to share the snow at on-ice winter festival Feb 25-26

A traffic detour has been reported along Highway 55 east of the Riverhurst Hall, Sunday afternoon. Please avoid the area.

NHL and local sport celebs at March 3 Portage College Student Scholarship Fundraising Dinner.

In a split vote, the MD of Bonnyville council approved a Public Notification Bylaw that changes how the municipality is required to advertise public notices and inform MD residents. The bylaw allows the MD to share municipal information in a largely digital manner.

Refugees with engineering technology backgrounds are getting a leg up with two initiatives being offered by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), designed to get foreign-trained professionals assessed, accredited and working in the province sooner.