Opinion

As Town of Bonnyville council prepares to embark on a diplomatic quest to show just how well it can play in the provincial government's metaphoric sand box, and as school children pack up their backpacks and move into back-to-school mode, the paralle

The week many have been waiting for is here: rodeo week. The Lakeland Rodeo Association finals are back in town and promise to offer the best in high-flying rodeo action and community fun Alberta has to offer.

With a full week of rodeo events and fun ahead, I wonder if any local politicians or campaigning PC leadership candidates are about to make any bold statements.

Only months after leading the federal New Democratic Party to its greatest victory in its proud history and only weeks after announcing he was taking a leave from politics to engage in a second battle against cancer, Jack Layton passed away early Mon

I had the combined opportunity and misfortune to stop by the Bonnyville SPCA this week, and was given a tour of the dog kennels.

I have just returned from a two-week holiday and while holidays are nice, it’s always nice to return home as well. One of the things I like the most about living in the St. Paul area is the multicultural flavour of the community.

The country awoke to news early Monday morning that Jack Layton died peacefully in his sleep succumbing to cancer. Friend and political foe alike will miss the NDP leader for his vital contribution to Canadian politics.

Please bring it back. It's not yours. It means far more to us. Please bring it back. We'll turn our backs, no police. We just want the sentimental items returned to us. Please do it out of the kindness of your hearts. You made a mistake.

Last week, Matt Montesano became the eighth Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiac to commit to attend a post-secondary institution.

It was one of those rare warm sunny days, the office was quiet, and then the call came in – there's a bear on the loose! After racing over to the reported site, one journalist stayed in the car preparing the camera, while the other got out, approache