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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.
Corporations should give back

Corporations should give back

It is always nice when large corporations give back to their communities. Two local groups recently received some major financial support from large companies working in the area.
Snakes - a menace to society and me

Snakes - a menace to society and me

Children can smell fear.
Bonnyville showcases soccer talent this season

Bonnyville showcases soccer talent this season

Looking for a reason to brag about Bonnyville? Look no further than the local soccer program and the amazing seasons the teams had.
Royal couple's visit fosters tradition

Royal couple's visit fosters tradition

They came, they inspired and now they’re gone, but the visit from the future king and queen of the British monarchy will not soon be forgotten. With what seemed like 24-hour T.V.
No need for anyone to reconsider anything following debate

No need for anyone to reconsider anything following debate

Good politicians must have a thick skin as they are often subject to harsh criticism no matter how hard they work or how much they care for their community and constituents.
Why I'm proud to be Canadian (not your typical reason)

Why I'm proud to be Canadian (not your typical reason)

With Canada Day just passing, I've got many reasons to be proud of Canada, but that's not the only thing that happened this past weekend. My friend Stephy married her girlfriend Amber the day after Canada Day.
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