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Big dollars to match big demand for locally-operated program that draws attention from across the province

Standing in the rain, Bonnyville high school students watched as a mock simulation of a vehicle collision unfolded and emergency first responders rushed to treat several teenage victims participating in the drill.

A temporary overnight closure of the Bonnyville Health Centre’s emergency department is scheduled to take effect from Thursday night to Friday morning, this week.

No matter what pasture you pass, you are bound to spot some small calves staying close to their mothers.

There are many fields of endeavour that make up agriculture, and longtime St. Brides resident Les Trach, who passed away April 11 at the age of 70, enjoyed long and very different careers in two of those fields.

The St. Paul Municipal Library memorializes VanBrabant's name with a plaque in honour of her big contributions to the library.

Regional fire chief says Lakeland's spring fire hazard in "one of the driest" he can remember.

The following presentation was put together by sisters Shaylyn and Shyanne Klatt of Elk Point 4-H Beef Club. The pair won first place at the provincial 4-H competition.

The St. Paul Athletic Association (SPAA) held its senior high badminton championships at Glen Avon School and St. Paul Regional High School on Friday, showcasing 118 athletes from the region. 

Alberta’s Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors announced $5 million of government funding to plan improvements to Highway 28. Areas of focus will range from intersection upgrades to the addition of passing lanes. A twinned highway from Bonnyville to Cold Lake may also be in the cards.