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Terry-Lynne Nickason, the Grade 6 social teacher at Glen Avon, said it is “vitally important for students to recognize that their voice,” and their opinions matter, expressed through a vote.

‘I was a little bit disappointed in the beginning, but once we really looked into what we had accomplished, I think that we ran a really good race,” says NDP candidate Caitlyn Blake, for the Bonnyville-Cold Lake- St. Paul riding.

Town of Bonnyville residents who have questions or concerns about this year's property assessments can attend an open house being held at Town Hall on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The one-day event will allow property owners to have a fuller understanding of their property tax assessments.

Shortly after 12 p.m. on June 6, both lanes of Highway 28, just south of Cold Lake, were closed as emergency responders arrived on scene to address a serious motor vehicle collision between a car and truck. One lane has since been reopened as an investigation continues.

Local comparison to Legion and "any other bar" draws concern from Canadian Legion officials

The fire that claimed the Duclos Arms, a building constructed as a local hospital in 1935, has been deemed suspicious. The circumstances around the fire are still being investigated, but fire authorities believe people were attempting to live in the vacant building.

This spring, 65 players joined the Bonnyville Bandits' spring football league, making for a busy field at this year’s Spring Football Jamboree held on May 27.

Another season is on the books for the Rhinos Volleyball Club. While athletes have made many memories and reached new heights together, the end of the 2023 season also means saying farewell to 18U graduating players. Four graduating Rhinos will be heading off to pursue the sport at the next level.

Boscome and St. Paul 4-H clubs show off their flock

On May 27, Mallaig School celebrated their graduating class of 2023, honouring the alumni as they move on to their next journey.