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The world at large

The world at large

Finally a summer in the Lakeland where we don't have to speak of severe storms, insect infestations and air quality warnings.
Building a sense of community

Building a sense of community

Last weekend, the fire alarm in my building went off without cause.
U.S. debt crisis saga continues

U.S. debt crisis saga continues

The president of the United States will have some explaining to do when he’s through with ruining the fine country he was elected to govern.
Different view of electoral split

Different view of electoral split

To the Editor: I’ve noticed that the majority of letters to the editor/opinions that have been published in the Journal seem to be very pro-Conservative and now anti-NDP.
Boundary changing - a sticky situation

Boundary changing - a sticky situation

Cold Lake's proposal to redraw municipal boundaries in order to receive tax assessment from the Air Weapons Range has received a lot of heat recently.
Have you seen the Fort Kent Wendigo?

Have you seen the Fort Kent Wendigo?

Attention local cryptologists – have you seen the Fort Kent Wendigo? Since coming to Bonnyville back in March, I have heard whisperings of the mythical wendigo.
Time for owners of unsightly properties to clean up their act

Time for owners of unsightly properties to clean up their act

Kudos to Town of Bonnyville council for finally instituting a bylaw which will essentially force people to keep their properties tidy or pay a fine. Mayor Ernie Isley has said the issue has been on the Town's radar on and off for three years.
Bring on the baseball

Bring on the baseball

With local soccer success in the sports spotlight of late, baseball, the ultimate summer sport, has found itself somewhat overshadowed.
Close encounters: face-to-face with local wildlife

Close encounters: face-to-face with local wildlife

I touched a snake, and I liked it. Well, not exactly. But it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, and by that I mean it wasn't slimy. It wasn't pleasant, though. I spent the rest of the day feeling like my hands were covered in scales.
Justice system broken

Justice system broken

St. Paul RCMP has a difficult job. It becomes all the more difficult when the presiding laws of the land see fit to allow people to commit the same offences over and over again. The impact on local police is huge.
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