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Bonnyville: Surviving the booms and busts for more than 40 years

Bonnyville: Surviving the booms and busts for more than 40 years

Expansions and population growth could always be counted on to follow increased activity in the oil patch, says retired politician and businessman Leo Vasseur. ‘It's a tough community to survive. Business is tough. You see the remnants of it just by driving down Main Street and seeing some of those empty buildings.’
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Concert raises funds with vibrant musical performances

Concert raises funds with vibrant musical performances

On March 18, the St. Paul Regional High School Fine Arts Theatre transformed into a vibrant celebration of Ukrainian music and dance. The occasion was a performance called ‘The Soul of Ukraine.’
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RCMP arrest La Corey man in connection to stolen property investigation

RCMP arrest La Corey man in connection to stolen property investigation

Police say arrest linked to January search of rural property
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Pins and funding targets hit at Lac La Biche Bowl For Kids' Sake

Pins and funding targets hit at Lac La Biche Bowl For Kids' Sake

Students, sponsors and corporate teams raise money and awareness for local programming
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St. Paul and Cold Lake RCMP work together to track down stolen vehicle, make arrests

St. Paul and Cold Lake RCMP work together to track down stolen vehicle, make arrests

Communication between local RCMP detachments and the use of GPS resulted in three people being arrested, earlier this week.
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County of St. Paul seeks applicants for highway cleanup

County of St. Paul seeks applicants for highway cleanup

The County of St. Paul increased funding for the upcoming annual Highway Cleanup 2023 on May 6 to attract community groups apply, following the March 14 County council meeting.
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Opening night of Provincials in Lac La Biche

Opening night of Provincials in Lac La Biche

Provincial games start Thursday night in Lac La Biche and Plamondon
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Acimowin Opaspiw Society holds Second Memorial Round Dance

Acimowin Opaspiw Society holds Second Memorial Round Dance

The memorial round dance held on March 18 at the St. Paul Recreation Centre is the second of four planned to honour the children and survivors of the Blue Quills Residential School.
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Alberta government continues to push for halt on increased carbon tax

Alberta government continues to push for halt on increased carbon tax

During a recent roundtable discussion, Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs Rebecca Schulz also addressed inflation, stating MSI funding will help alleviate inflationary pressures.
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‘Look how we’ve grown,’ says Bonnyville mayor

‘Look how we’ve grown,’ says Bonnyville mayor

Big milestones are always a time to reflect on the past and a moment to look forward. 'These are the younger generations that are going to define our community. So, we celebrate what has defined our community and we celebrate what is going to define it as well,' says Town of Bonnyville Mayor Elisa Brosseau, reflecting on the town's 75th anniversary.
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