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Individuals, clubs, lodges, or anyone who is interested can stop by the Vilna & District Municipal Library to take a look at the books available.

Residents flocked to the Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre (C2) on Sept. 8 to see what opportunities there are in the community to connect, get active, volunteer and learn new skills.

École Notre Dame High School (NDHS) hosted its Meet the Teacher BBQ on Sept. 7. Students both new and returning were encouraged to attend and have a bite to eat while getting to know their teachers.

A long reign for Queen Elizabeth II has come to end after serving 70 years as a monarch for the United Kingdom and over a dozen commonwealth countries around the world. Her Majesty passed away on Sept. 8.

The Elk Point Emergency Department will be closed from 7 p.m. on Sept. 14 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 15, according to Alberta Health Services.

A five-year-old bernedoodle is recovering at home in St. Paul after an exposure to cyanobacteria at Moose Lake sent the dog to emergency veterinary care in mid-August.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday. The Government of Alberta will be discussing how the province will acknowledge the Queen's passing on Thursday.

A hallmark Canadian celebration to raise awareness and funds for cancer research every September since 1981 will be taking over the Lakeland region in a few days.

A large power outage in Bonnyville was caused by damage to several power poles on Tuesday morning. Power is expected to be restored around 5:30 p.m., according to preliminary information from ATCO Electric.

The Bonnyville Region Fire Authority signed an 18-month contract with AHS to provide EMS services to the region. While Bonnyville paramedics will see a pay raise as a result of the new agreement, several concerns remain.