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The road to Hwy. 28 - Bonnyville Nouvelle

06-06-2018 23:56

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The road to Hwy. 28
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Ray Prevost remembers Bonnyville before Hwy. 28 become what it is today. He described a long dirt road, that took the better part of a day to travel, if you wanted to go to the city. “We had to go through St. Paul and then Vegerville, and of course ...

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Affordable child care comes to 4 Wing Cold Lake - Bonnyville Nouvelle

05-06-2018 17:00

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Affordable child care comes to 4 Wing Cold Lake
Bonnyville Nouvelle
As part of their Early Learning and Child Care pilot program, the Province of Alberta has started offering $25-a-day daycare across the province, and expanding the number of spaces available. This includes their newest additions of 4 Wing Cold Lake and ...

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Duck race a splashing success - Bonnyville Nouvelle

05-06-2018 16:35

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Duck race a splashing success
Bonnyville Nouvelle
It was a race to the finish line as 2,000 rubber ducks bobbed their way down the Beaver River on Sunday. Celebrating its 27th year, the annual Ardmore Duck Race raised over $20,000 to support projects at Ardmore School. Families watch as the ducks race ...

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One pleads guilty in murder of Alfred Wagner - Bonnyville Nouvelle

05-06-2018 09:03

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One pleads guilty in murder of Alfred Wagner
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Arizona Chastity Frenchman, who has been charged alongside her brother Frank James Frenchman with the murder of 83-year-old Alfred Wagner, pled guilty to manslaughter. The Bonnyville/Kehewin-area siblings appeared in the St. Paul Provincial ...

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Three arrested after fleeing police - Bonnyville Nouvelle

05-06-2018 09:03

Three arrested after fleeing police
Bonnyville Nouvelle
On May 30, at about 6:15 p.m., a member of the Bonnyville RCMP attempted to stop a stolen vehicle being driven near Bonnyville. The vehicle fled, and was later found abandoned in a ditch. Officers searched the area and located and arrested a female who ...

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Getting ready for chuckwagon action - Bonnyville Nouvelle

05-06-2018 09:03

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Getting ready for chuckwagon action
Bonnyville Nouvelle
The Bonnyville Agricultural Society is wanting residents to come out and cheer on local chuckwagon drivers, during their first Sprit of Bonnyville Chuckwagon Races. The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) event will feature riders from ...

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Showing off a hard year's work - Bonnyville Nouvelle

05-06-2018 09:03

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Showing off a hard year's work
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Members of local 4-H clubs spent the better part of Monday, May 28 carting around heifers and steers, as they showed off their hardwork and dedication. This year, the Bonnyville and District 4-H Show and Sale took on an even bigger role, by inviting ...

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Local EMS welcome public behind-the-scenes - Bonnyville Nouvelle

05-06-2018 09:03

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Local EMS welcome public behind-the-scenes
Bonnyville Nouvelle
On Friday, June 1, in celebration of paramedic services week, the local EMS station opened up their doors. The annual open house was a chance for the public to meet the faces behind the flashing lights and emergency sirens. “It's to promote what we do ...

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Bandits test their skills in spring jamboree - Bonnyville Nouvelle

05-06-2018 09:03

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Bandits test their skills in spring jamboree
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Bonnyville Bandits players new and old hit the field over the weekend to show off their skills and see how they stack up against the rest of the league. On Saturday, June 2, the Bandits hosted a jamboree at Walsh Field, inviting teams from as far away ...

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U13 boys score big win - Bonnyville Nouvelle

05-06-2018 09:03

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U13 boys score big win
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Intensity and focus are what landed the Bonnyville U13 boys' soccer team a win during their first tournament of the season. The team brought home gold from the Sherwood Park Classic, after defeating Whitecourt 4-1 in the final. The tournament ran from ...

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Stubbs' Motion 167 passes in House - Bonnyville Nouvelle

05-06-2018 09:03

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Stubbs' Motion 167 passes in House
Bonnyville Nouvelle
It was a motion supported by MPs across the country, sending a clear message that something needs to be done about rural crime. Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs presented Motion 167 to the House of Commons on Feb. 1. Over the course of the following ...

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Celebrating the seniors in the community - Bonnyville Nouvelle

01-06-2018 16:42

Celebrating the seniors in the community
Bonnyville Nouvelle
They spent their lives working to build the community as we know it today. Now, it's time for them to have a little fun. June 3 to 10 marks Seniors' Week in Alberta. Held the first week in June each year, events are hosted across the province to show ...

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Hockey Canada scoping out communities for exhibition games - Bonnyville Nouvelle

30-05-2018 17:44

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Hockey Canada scoping out communities for exhibition games
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Representatives of the national hockey organization were checking out potential communities to host exhibition games for the upcoming World Junior A Challenge (WJAC), set to take place in Bonnyville December 9 to 15. This is the second time the ...

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Not a “baa'd” idea - Bonnyville Nouvelle

30-05-2018 09:06

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Not a “baa'd” idea
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Whenever you can help the environment by avoiding the use of chemicals, you should at least give it a try, and that's what it looks like the MD of Bonnyville is doing, through their goat program. It's a unique solution to a common problem. In fact ...

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Controlling cannabis retail in Cold Lake - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 17:29

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Controlling cannabis retail in Cold Lake
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Future cannabis retailers now know the rules they will have to follow if they want to set up shop in Cold Lake, after the city passed the final reading of the land use bylaw. During their latest council meeting on Tuesday, May 22, the City of Cold Lake ...and more »

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Goats for hire - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 17:29

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Goats for hire
Bonnyville Nouvelle
They might not be your average employee, but the MD of Bonnyville is ready to sign them up for the job. As an avid believer that there are other options when it comes to weed and pest control, Janice Boden has reviewed dozens of alternatives. The ...

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Providing nutrition one backpack at a time - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 17:29

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Providing nutrition one backpack at a time
Bonnyville Nouvelle
For Patti Cowden, the executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Bonnyville, she is one step closer to completing that mission. She recently received notification that the local Boys and Girls Club was approved for a $15,000 grant to participate ...

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Jody Centazzo ready to take the helm at Duclos School - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 09:01

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Jody Centazzo ready to take the helm at Duclos School
Bonnyville Nouvelle
For 18 years, she has worked within the same four walls, and every day she has grown to love it more. Now, she will continue to walk the familiar halls of Duclos School, but in her new role as principal. “I have been at this school for about 18 years ...

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Rugby gaining traction in the Lakeland - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 09:01

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Rugby gaining traction in the Lakeland
Bonnyville Nouvelle
This spring, thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of a Bonnyville teacher, rugby was started up in town. After coaching rugby in Cold Lake for the past couple of years, Cassaundra Noyes decided to bring the sport to her new school, Dr. Brosseau.

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Woman charged with possession - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 09:01

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Woman charged with possession
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Bonnyville RCMP have charged a woman wanted on warrants with possession of an illegal substance after finding methamphetamine during a search. On May 20, RCMP were given a tip regarding a female who was wanted on warrants. When officers ...

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Municipalities to learn where they sit on the risk list - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 09:01

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Municipalities to learn where they sit on the risk list
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Local municipalities will be getting a better idea of where they sit on the risk list after the implementation of two new provincial programs. “Municipal Affairs is coming out with two new programs to measure performance and accountability of ...

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Unique road process captures town's interest - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 09:01

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Unique road process captures town's interest
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Better roads for less long-term costs may be closer to becoming a reality for the Town of Bonnyville. During their May 22 council meeting, representatives from Industrial Road Bond Services, Rick Hansinger and Brad Bacon, gave a delegation that caught ...

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BRFA family continues to grow - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 09:01

BRFA family continues to grow
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Over the years, the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA) Station 5 family has continued to grow, and this year was no different. On May 22, Station 5 celebrated their firefighters, both old and new, during the annual Firefighter Appreciation Night ...

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Tent caterpillars back in full force - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 09:01

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Tent caterpillars back in full force
Bonnyville Nouvelle
It's once again that time of year, where tent caterpillars fill the trees, climb walls, and cover decks across the region. But, there's nothing to fear when it comes to these creepy crawlers, said Janice Boden, assistant ag fieldman for the MD of ...

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City continuing work on Hwy. 28 - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 09:01

City continuing work on Hwy. 28
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Drivers headed through the city will notice more construction along the highway, from 50 Ave. to 43 Ave., as Cold Lake continues their twinning project, which began in 2016. This stretch of work is expected to be finished by June 27, however, while ...

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Town moves forward with cannabis regulations - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 09:01

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Town moves forward with cannabis regulations
Bonnyville Nouvelle
At their May 22 meeting, town council gave first reading to amendments to the land use bylaw that include rules for marijuana retail stores and production facilities. Council opted to move forward with a minimum separation distance of 150-metres for ...

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Voyageurs host jamboree - Bonnyville Nouvelle

29-05-2018 09:01

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Voyageurs host jamboree
Bonnyville Nouvelle
It was an opportunity to see where they sit so far in the season, as football teams from across the region gathered at Walsh Field for the Jamboree. “The jamboree is an opportunity for coaches to look at their players in the spring and see how they're ...

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Great West Digital Agency - Bonnyville Nouvelle

28-05-2018 22:48

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Great West Digital Agency
Bonnyville Nouvelle
The Bonnyville Nouvelle is now partnered with Great West Digital Agency to deliver the latest digital marketing products and services to our customers. This transformation from Community Newspaper to Media Company has allowed us to offer holistic ...

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Bonnyville preps to welcome 2018 World Junior A Challenge with ticket-launch - Hockey Canada (press release)

28-05-2018 18:51

Hockey Canada (press release)
Bonnyville preps to welcome 2018 World Junior A Challenge with ticket-launch
Hockey Canada (press release)
BONNYVILLE, Alta. – Puck-drop on the 2018 World Junior A Challenge is just over six months away, but fans can lock in their attendance to this showcase of Canadian and international Junior A talent by being among the first to purchase ticket packages ...

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Fire ban in effect for MD - Bonnyville Nouvelle

25-05-2018 22:17

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Fire ban in effect for MD
Bonnyville Nouvelle
The ban applies to parks and recreational areas, however doesn't apply to cities, towns, villages, summer villages, or federal lands within the municipality. An off-highway vehicle restriction has also been issued for the MD, following the provincial ...

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Local RCMP, EADCRU team arrest three following break and enter - Bonnyville Nouvelle

25-05-2018 21:29

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Local RCMP, EADCRU team arrest three following break and enter
Bonnyville Nouvelle
With the help of the Eastern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit (EADCRU) the Bonnyville RCMP and General Investigative Section (GIS) have arrested three following a break and enter and theft of firearms. “The use of video surveillance by a home owner ...

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4-H gets ready to show off - Bonnyville Nouvelle

24-05-2018 17:39

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4-H gets ready to show off
Bonnyville Nouvelle
For the first time, the 4-H Achievement Day Show and Sale will feature all six district clubs, whether they're horse, beef, or puppy based. That means the Longriders 4-H Horse Club, the Ardmore Wolves, and Scruffy Puppies will be in on the action. For ...

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Getting to know your local EMS - Bonnyville Nouvelle

24-05-2018 09:07

Bonnyville Nouvelle
Getting to know your local EMS
Bonnyville Nouvelle
You may meet them in the worst of circumstances or the best, but regardless of when or where, EMS members want to get to know the community they serve. During their EMS Open House on June 1, residents will be getting a glimpse into the life of a ...

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Bringing in the goats - Bonnyville Nouvelle

24-05-2018 01:14

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Bringing in the goats
Bonnyville Nouvelle
The MD of Bonnyville discussed hiring goats to get a certain job done, during their regular council meeting on Wednesday. Over the summer, the municipality is hoping to use goats to rid the Kinosoo ski hill of some noxious weeds. The program is new to ...

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Town passes first reading of land use bylaw for cannabis - Bonnyville Nouvelle

24-05-2018 01:06

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Town passes first reading of land use bylaw for cannabis
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Town of Bonnyville council has passed first reading of amendments to the land use bylaw surrounding recreational cannabis. Council has opted to move forward with the 150-metre separation distance between cannabis retail stores and schools, childcare ...

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Town of Bonnyville receives provincial funding for pool upgrades - Bonnyville Nouvelle

22-05-2018 09:03

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Town of Bonnyville receives provincial funding for pool upgrades
Bonnyville Nouvelle
The Town of Bonnyville will be making some anticipated upgrades to the pool this year, after receiving $125,000 in grant funding from the province. Through Alberta's Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) the Town of Bonnyville will be able to ...

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Two arrested following cocaine trafficking investigation - Bonnyville Nouvelle

15-05-2018 09:01

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Two arrested following cocaine trafficking investigation
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Bonnyville GIS conducted a drug trafficking investigation with the help of Edmonton ALERT and Cold Lake GIS, resulting in the arrest of two suspects. Police were investigating two suspects believed to be trafficking cocaine in the Town of Bonnyville ...

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Seventy-five day sentence for Saddle Lake man - Bonnyville Nouvelle

04-05-2018 16:37

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Seventy-five day sentence for Saddle Lake man
Bonnyville Nouvelle
For 75 days Mason Lindsay Moses will remain at the Edmonton Remand Centre, after pleading guilty to assault and two counts of failing to comply with an undertaking. On Tuesday, May 1, Moses appeared in the Bonnyville Provincial Courthouse via CCTV ...

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RCMP vs. Fire Charity Hockey Game - Bonnyville Nouvelle

03-05-2018 16:23

Bonnyville Nouvelle
RCMP vs. Fire Charity Hockey Game
Bonnyville Nouvelle
On Saturday, April 28, Cold Lake Fire-Rescue and RCMP went head-to-head for a cause, during the annual Charity Hockey Game, a Cold Lake Victim Services fundraiser. This year, Cold Lake Fire-Rescue took home the win. Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ ...

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Let's hope it sinks in - Bonnyville Nouvelle

02-05-2018 09:06

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Let's hope it sinks in
Bonnyville Nouvelle
With the legalization of cannabis on the horizon, and the ever-present dangers of distracted driving, the roads are becoming more and more of a dangerous place. It's not only youth who are busy texting, tweeting, or scrolling through Facebook while ...

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Man charged with robberies granted release - Bonnyville Nouvelle

02-05-2018 01:04

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Man charged with robberies granted release
Bonnyville Nouvelle
The man charged with robbing two Bonnyville liquor stores was granted release from the Edmonton Remand Centre. Wallace Stuart LIttlewolfe, 26, was arrested and charged with three counts of disguise with intent, two counts of robbery, assault with a ...

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Local hockey players set to compete nationally - Bonnyville Nouvelle

01-05-2018 09:05

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Local hockey players set to compete nationally
Bonnyville Nouvelle
They say hockey is in your blood, and that couldn't be more true for a local brother-sister duo headed to compete on the national stage. Bonnyville twins Ali and A.J. Macaulay laced up their first skates at an early age. Since that day, they've been ...

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Full steam ahead for WJAC - Bonnyville Nouvelle

01-05-2018 09:05

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Full steam ahead for WJAC
Bonnyville Nouvelle
The World Junior A. Challenge (WJAC) is coming back to Bonnyville, and the committee in charge of organizing the event feel they have a bit of an advantage. “Having done it before gives us a little bit of a leg up on knowing what we have to do and the ...

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Water levels in the MD being monitored - Bonnyville Nouvelle

01-05-2018 09:05

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Water levels in the MD being monitored
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Water levels throughout the MD of Bonnyville are being monitored, but from what they can see, there's nothing to worry about. “We do have a few roads where the MD has set-up detours, but nothing abnormal. You're going to get those every spring. The MD ...

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Everything can change in an instant - Bonnyville Nouvelle

01-05-2018 09:05

Bonnyville Nouvelle
Everything can change in an instant
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Whether it's driving distracted or impaired, local emergency responders want students to think twice, because it's not only their lives they're changing, it's that of everyone involved. Parents, friends, teachers, classmates, and even first responders ...

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Regional waterline forging ahead - Bonnyville Nouvelle

01-05-2018 09:05

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Regional waterline forging ahead
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Municipal leaders are starting to worry about the future of the regional waterline, as the April 2020 deadline approaches. The project is getting ready for tender, however there has been a bit few setbacks. For Mayor Gene Sobolewski, the issue lies ...and more »

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Keeping the athletic passion alive - Bonnyville Nouvelle

30-04-2018 21:09

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Keeping the athletic passion alive
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Premier Academy Cheerleading and Tumbling is celebrating the completion of its first year offering cheerleading programs for kids in Bonnyville. “We had our first season this year and the girls did amazing,” said Melissa Kirkendall, program coordinator ...

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Recognizing volunteers in the community - Bonnyville Nouvelle

18-04-2018 17:22

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Recognizing volunteers in the community
Bonnyville Nouvelle
The Bonnyville and District FCSS, along with Bonnyville Community Learning Council (BCLC) will host a community-wide Volunteer Appreciation Day on Thursday. “It's to show our appreciation as an organization with our partner agencies to appreciate the ...

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RCMP continue investigation into two robberies - Bonnyville Nouvelle

18-04-2018 17:12

Bonnyville Nouvelle
RCMP continue investigation into two robberies
Bonnyville Nouvelle
The suspect is described as being approximately 6' tall, average build, wearing a black hoodie covering his face, a grey shirt, black shoes, wearing a grey backpack, and blue jeans. The sweater had a white stripe down the sleeve. Two days prior, on ...

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Bonnyville to mourn lives lost in the workplace - Bonnyville Nouvelle

17-04-2018 18:51

Bonnyville Nouvelle
Bonnyville to mourn lives lost in the workplace
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Every year flags are lowered all over Canada to mourn and remember friends, family, and co-workers who have lost their lives to workplace injury and illness. “The Day of Mourning is where we reflect on how many people we've lost to workplace injuries ...

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