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Extreme cold shuts down Elk Point garbage collection and more

Extreme cold shuts down Elk Point garbage collection and more

ELK POINT - Garbage collection in Elk Point may just to have to wait for warmer weather. With no collection last week due to the Dec. 24 to Jan.
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Town of St. Paul facilities will continue to operate under one-third capacity rule, with exceptions

Town of St. Paul facilities will continue to operate under one-third capacity rule, with exceptions

After having discussions with user groups, the Town of St. Paul is offering one 'last opportunity' to follow non-REP guidelines.
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MD learns of the Alberta Transportation's plans for local highways

MD learns of the Alberta Transportation's plans for local highways

The Minister of Transportation outlined several projects the province’s transportation department is planning to carry out within the MD of Bonnyville beginning in 2022. The renaming of Highway 28 to honour Victor Ringuette also remains up in the air.
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Saskatchewan RCMP issue Alberta-wide warrant for woman on child abuse charges

Saskatchewan RCMP issue Alberta-wide warrant for woman on child abuse charges

Lakeland area included in search for wanted Saskatchewan woman
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Cenovus sells Tucker thermal assets for $800 million

Cenovus sells Tucker thermal assets for $800 million

The Calgary-based company Cenovus has sold its Tucker thermal assets located in the Cold Lake area to Strathcona Resources Ltd. to reduce the company’s total debt.
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Two sent to hospital following multi-vehicle collision near Ashmont

Two sent to hospital following multi-vehicle collision near Ashmont

A multi-vehicle collision closed Highway 28 near Ashmont on Monday for a portion of the afternoon.
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Heated matchup sees Pontiacs lose last game of 2021

Heated matchup sees Pontiacs lose last game of 2021

With the final game of 2021 behind them, the Pontiacs are ready to start fresh heading into the new year after coming up short against the Lloydminster Bobcats on Thursday.
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County snow removal services to be offered next winter along Main Street requires planning

County snow removal services to be offered next winter along Main Street requires planning

Next winter, Lac La Biche County crews are expected to be providing sidewalk snow clearing along Lac La Biche's Main Street.
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Bonnyville emergency crews respond to a flurry of incidents, including truck rollover and medical emergency

Bonnyville emergency crews respond to a flurry of incidents, including truck rollover and medical emergency

BFRA volunteer crews from Bonnyville, Glendon, La Corey and Iron River responded to various incidents occurring on Monday morning and into the afternoon.
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Emergency incident near Ashmont closes highway

Emergency incident near Ashmont closes highway

Highway closed near Ashmont
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