Opinion

The Mennonite community of Two Hills has been waiting patiently for a new school, but their patience – judging from the reaction at an Aug. 28 meeting - may be wearing thin.

As I sat at my desk, sipping a French vanilla flavoured cappuccino from an iconic red and brown cardboard cup on Tuesday morning, I started wondering to myself if the merger between Tim Hortons and Burger King could have any effect on my coffee drink

The next premier of Alberta will be selected in September, but before that decision is made, the three candidates vying for the leadership role made a stop in Bonnyville last Wednesday to participate in a meet and greet and open forum.

Hello Bonnyville! Last week I participated in what ended up being one of the many highlights of my time in this town thus far, as I accepted my nomination and had my entire body soaked in freezing cold water courtesy of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Politicians are used to taking potshots over everything from their political decisions to their personal lives.

The Ice Bucket challenge is the newest fad to sweep the web. I’m sure you’ve seen it before. It involves a whole lot of gusto, shout-outs to friends and family, and of course, screaming as the inevitable dumps and dunks occur.

It seems like with each passing summer there are more blue-green algae advisories across the province and country, resulting in a decrease of summer activities and an increase in health risks in the affected waters.

Ladies and gentlemen of the Lakeland, if you've been paying any attention to the Bonnyville Nouvelle over the summer months, you may have noticed many a story focusing on the three individuals that have put themselves forward for provincial PC party

Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to say "thank you" to the Town of Bonnyville for the lovely flowers this summer. The planters and hanging plants on Main Street have been lovely this season.

Dear Editor, Here's one for you. I was on the southwest side of the Jessie Lake Trail yesterday (Aug. 13). A young girl on her pedal bike brushed up against some stinging nettle overhanging the path. Nasty stuff.