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With temperatures expected to reach nearly 30 degrees, Air Show attendees are encouraged to bring sunscreen, earplugs and refillable water containers but are asked to leave large beach umbrellas and pop-up tents at home.

Over the last week, Bonnyville RCMP were involved in 145 investigations involving a wide range of offences from mischief, break and enters, vehicle theft and theft from businesses.

A joint investigation by Bonnyville and Lac La Biche RCMP into a break and enter that occurred at an oil site north of Glendon has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old from Lac La Biche and a warrant for the arrest of a 36-year-old man from Beaver Lake Cree Nation.

Tyler Blake, who was on release order where curfew conditions were imposed on him, was reported by police to have not been at home on July 1 during a curfew check. The 33-year-old was alleged to have been found later that night in possession of a stolen truck and trailer.

A 24-year-old man from Lloydminster was arrested by RCMP for allegedly stealing a significant amount of cash from a VLT lounge in Bonnyville. Police say the suspect changed his appearance to avoid capture.

Rural residents part of increasing crime numbers

RCMP say cause of woman’s death not believed to be suspicious, lab results pending

A 22 per cent increase to the starting salary for a community peace officer has been approved by the Town of Bonnyville’s council. The wage increase was made in an effort to attract and retain a peace officer for the municipality. The role has remained vacant since January.

The first ever Lac La Biche Summer Concert festival was held during the Canada Day long weekend.

Last minute preparations for Communities in Bloom judges