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Changes needed at intersection 41 and 660

Changes needed at intersection 41 and 660

Dear Editor, I am writing for all my dear family members, friends, and co-workers in the Bonnyville area who have to travel north of Bonnyville on a daily basis.
Canadians concerned with corruption

Canadians concerned with corruption

Where has all the trust gone? It appears Canadians are an increasingly distrusting populace, particularly suspicious of politicians and corporations – two of the most powerful human creations.
Insanity really does mean insanity

Insanity really does mean insanity

Well Bonnyville, it's been a few weeks since I sat down and put my personal thoughts to paper, but after what happened to me over the weekend I feel compelled to tell you all about my failings while trying a new fitness regime – if only to provide yo
MD clarifies stance on regional government

MD clarifies stance on regional government

Dear Editor, The Municipal District of Bonnyville Council would like to clearly state it has not entered into any discussions regarding establishing a regional government. MD Council is a strong supporter of the region.
Nights are getting longer

Nights are getting longer

Yes, the baseball, golf and outdoor soccer seasons are coming to an end and the nights are starting to get a little longer, as the cool fall breeze begins to blow in.
It's time to crack down on animal cruelty

It's time to crack down on animal cruelty

The Alberta judicial system took a huge step in the right direction this past week sentencing Branden Chailler, an 18-year-old Edmonton man, to 26 months in prison for killing his family's dog.
The summer of bugs

The summer of bugs

They’re creepy and they’re crawly and they sometimes have four, six, eight, or more legs. They’re simply gross and I really don’t like them.
Collusion keeps electricity prices up

Collusion keeps electricity prices up

Alberta's energy watchdog, the Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA), has indicated electricity providers in the province are “signaling” each other to keep prices up. Surprise, surprise.
Syrian atrocity must be dealt with

Syrian atrocity must be dealt with

Well, it has to be said, the fighting in Syria, as sick and disgusting as it is, seems to be unavoidable without intervention by outside forces.
Fukushima, a scary situation

Fukushima, a scary situation

This past week, Japan came out and made some dire announcements about the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant, which was damaged during the earthquake in 2011 – and that’s saying something.
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