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I need an adult
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When I moved out on my own, I knew there were things I'd have to adjust to compared to living with my family. I'd have to remember to lock the doors, turn off the lights, grocery shop, things like that. I'd also have to get used to being alone, which ...

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Man arrested in relation to drug trafficking investigation released
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A man recently arrested by local police in relation to a drug trafficking investigation has been granted release from the Edmonton Remand Centre. On Sept. 21, Andres Luis Angel Soto-Sotomayor was arrested and charged after the Bonnyville General ...

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Province gives waterline funding the green light
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Last week, the Regional Water Commission were notified the province would be funding the $11-million overage for the regional waterline. According to Town of Bonnyville Mayor Gene Sobolewski, who is also the chair for the Regional Water Commission, ...

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Coming together in memory of Scott MacDonald
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Susan MacDonald said if her son could see the way the community comes together for cancer research, he would be honoured. Scott MacDonald, a former Bonnyville Voyageur, lost his battle with cancer in 2010. Every year since then the local football ...

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Sr. Pontiacs ready for puck drop
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Fresh off their AA Provincial Championship last year, the Pontiacs are preparing themselves for the upcoming season. “As the defending champions, we're hoping to build on that success this year,” explained team director Dennis Germain. Head coach Corey ...

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SPCA turns to municipalities for funding
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The Bonnyville and District SPCA is hoping local municipalities will step up to the plate to keep their organization up and running. Feeling the pinch of “the depressed economy, increasing costs, and a growing need for SPCA services,” the local shelter ...

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The tournament that's all about the heart
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Every year local football teams hit the field with one thing in their hearts: playing in memory of Scott MacDonald. MacDonald was a former Bonnyville Voyageur who lost his battle to cancer in 2010. Every year, the Bonnyville Renegades, Bandits, and ...

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Comedy night raising money for SPCA
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The Bonnyville and District SPCA is once again hosting their Raise the Woof fundraiser. On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Bonnyville's Seniors' Drop-In Centre will feature the annual event raising money for the local shelter. Happy hour starts at 5 p.m ...

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Warning about the dangers of CO
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In partnership with the Bonnyville Firefighter Association, the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA) Station 5 will be going door-to-door Oct. 2 and 16 to hand out carbon monoxide detectors. “We're going to go out and hit some properties on the ...

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Wrestling up support
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The newly formed Lakeland Pro Wrestling (LLPW) wants to bring the world of professional wrestling to the area. “It's something new that I'm trying to bring to Bonnyville,” explained Scott Leslie, promoter and founder of LLPW. “I've only been in ...

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Town brings cannabis signage back to the table
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“I wasn't happy with how the bylaw was written, basically reducing me down to one sign, when every other legal business in Bonnyville doesn't have that handcuff on them” explained Kyle Sargent, owner and manager of Hive Cannabis Co. “As of Oct. 17, I'm ...

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AHS bringing healthy living workshops to the Lakeland
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Alberta Heath Services (AHS) is teaching Albertans ways of dealing with chronic illness, one workshop at a time. Over the course of the next few months, AHS is offering their Better Choices, Better Health program to Bonnyville and area residents. From Nov.

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Concerns mounting for MD crops
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According to Alberta Agriculture, based on reports from the municipality's agricultural fieldman, only seven per cent of crop is off in our area. Typically, for this time of year, that number should be well over 50 per cent, based on a five-year ...

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Mail carriers vote to go on strike
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Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) members across the country voted in favour of going on strike by the end of the month if necessary. Employees are ready to take action if their bargaining committees cannot reach an agreement with Canada Post.and more »

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Planning underway for Scott MacDonald Memorial
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The ninth annual Scott MacDonald Memorial Tournament will kick-off on Satuday, Sept. 22 at Walsh Field. The fundraiser is hosted in honour of Scott MacDonald, a former Bonnyville Voyageur who lost his battle with cancer in 2010. While the usual events ...

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Mapping out the future of MD land
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The MD of Bonnyville hosted an open house to share the Area Structure Plan (ASP) for lands adjacent to Hwy. 28 and Hwy. 41. The drop-in event on Monday, Sept. 10 featured displays that provided information on the project, while encouraging attendees to ...

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Bonnyville GIS targeting crime, one investigation at a time
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With 130 drug-related charges already under their belts, Cpl. Kim Hillier, non-commissioned officer of the Bonnyville GIS team, is proud of what they've accomplished so far. “We've actually managed to target quite a few drug traffickers who have been ...

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The future of RABC in Cold Lake is on the line
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The Rural Alberta Business Centre (RABC) in Cold Lake is expecting provincial funding to fizzle out in June 2019. Bob Bezpalko, executive director for the Northeast Alberta Information HUB, told the City of Cold Lake council during their regular ...

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Public shows interest on MD recreation
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The municipality hosted an open house at the Bonnyville Centennial Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to ask for feedback on recreational needs in the area. Director of parks and recreation for the MD, Chris McCord, was pleased with the turnout during the ...

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Pontiacs show the Wolverines they're the team to beat
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The local hockey team started their regular season strong with two wins against the Whitecourt Wolverines on Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15. The back-to-back games were triumphant, with a final score of 3-2 in both games, regardless of the ...

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North Stars pre-season begins Sept. 1 in Bonnyville
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The pre-season schedule is out for the Battlefords North Stars. The SJHL released their schedule this past week. In total, the North Stars will have five pre-season games, four of them at home. But their first contest will be across the border. article ...

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Glendon gets early ice
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While broken down parts and uncertainty may seem like a bad way to start the hockey season, what began as a tough situation has turned into a “win-win” opportunity, bringing communities together on and off the ice. Work was already taking place to get ...

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Man who utters threats released from ERC
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On Tuesday, Aug. 22, Honourable Judge Kathleen Williams approved the release of Donald Sydney Cooper, a 57-year-old Bonnyville-area man who has been charged with uttering threats, assault, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, mischief, impaired ...

Taking the bait
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“A bait vehicle is a vehicle owned by the RCMP that's parked in a location with a GPS tracker, cameras inside, and the ability for us to kill the engine remotely so we can bring it to a safe resolution without having to spike belt it or chase it ...

C2 eyeing up used outdoor rink
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The Bonnyville Centennial Centre has shown interest in purchasing a used outdoor skating rink from Canmore, AB. “We're pleased to have an outdoor rink in the works for installation here at the Bonnyville C2,” expressed Sue Phillips, marketing manager ...

MD tour highlights beautiful properties
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The MD of Bonnyville and Agricultural Services Board 2018 Rural Beautification Tour took 60 participants to six stops throughout the area on Thursday, Aug. 23. “That's up 20 people from last year,” explained director of agriculture and waste services ...

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Waterline funding shortfall has project on standby
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The regional waterline is $11-million over budget, and that means the project is waiting in the wings until further notice from the province. Tenders for two of the four projects for the regional waterline came in higher than expected. The original $72 ...

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Locals honoured for making the MD beautiful
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Kristen and Kristy Mack were the winners of this year's Acreage Award, while the Farmstead Acreage Award went to Nick and Nancy Ozero. They accepted the acknowledgment during the MD of Bonnyville's Rural Beautification Tour on Aug. 23. The Mack's ...

Pontiacs camp setting the pace for the upcoming season
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Players from across the country hit the ice with one goal in mind, becoming a Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiac. The Pontiacs hosted their main camp last week, where they select players from across Canada to help build their roster. “We knew it was going to be ...

Hanson seeking term as MLA for Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul
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Current Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills MLA Dave Hanson wants to carry on representing the area, regardless of the change in riding. The St. Paul native has spent the past three years as MLA, and is running for the United Conservative Party (UCP) ...

Chili cook-off a “sense”ational success
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The Bonnyville and District Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual chili cook-off on Friday, July 27. There was a line-up of hungry residents down 50 Ave. throughout the event, and a couple of participants even ran out of chili before winners were ...

Local hospital commits to comfort
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The Bonnyville Health Centre has been recognized by Alberta Health Services with the President's Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement and Quality Improvement. The accolade was presented to them for the implementation of the Commitment to ...

Man sentenced for mail theft, fraud
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A Bonnyville man was handed a 120-day sentence and ordered to pay restitution for multiple charges, including fraud and mail theft. Francis Edward Stoyles, 25, pled guilty to breach of probation, failure to comply with conditions, fraud under $5,000 ...

MD looking for feedback on recreation
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MD of Bonnyville residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinion on recreation in the area. Starting Aug. 10, the municipality will be conducting a survey as part of their recreation needs assessment to get a better idea of what direction ...

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The Spirit of Bonnyville comes alive
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The Bonnyville Agricultural Society hosted a successful Spirit of Bonnyville Professional Rodeo, Pony Chucks, and Chariot Races over the weekend. Co-director of the pony chucks, Richard Prochinsky, said that the first year hosting the pony chucks and ...

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Woman pleads guilty to theft
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On July 24, Keesha Pipe entered a guilty plea to charges against her in Bonnyville court via CCTV from the Edmonton Remand Centre. Pipe was charged with possession of an illegal substance, failure to appear, and possession of stolen items over $5,000.

False name hinders investigation
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Jennifer Rosalie Houle, 38, appeared in Bonnyville court via CCTV from the Edmonton Remand Centre on Tuesday, July 14. Houle was facing charges for obstructing a peace officer's investigation, possession of a weapon while prohibited, and failing to ...

35 years and counting for the Bonnyville Shooting Sports Association
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The local shooting association opened up their gates over the weekend to introduce the community to their world. The Bonnyville Shooting Sports Association (BSSA) celebrated their 35th anniversary on Saturday, July 28 with an open house. Club members ...

Tip from the public results in arrests
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On July 23, the Bonnyville RCMP received an anonymous tip about a possible stolen vehicle at the Lakeland Co-op. The caller believed a man wanted by police was in the vehicle. Officers attended the scene, and confirmed the truck was stolen. However ...

Glendon gas and dash culprit pleads guilty
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Roland Shane Halkett, 33, appeared in the Bonnyville Provincial Courthouse earlier this month, in relation to a number of incidents taking place across the Lakeland. He pled guilty to six charges including threats to cause death or bodily harm, theft ...

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Storm send Thomson to Bonnyville for Ryan Brushett
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The Grande Prairie Storm continue to be active during the off-season as they get their roster ready for the upcoming year. The Storm have moved 20-year-old blueliner Sean Thomson to the Bonnyville Pontiacs for 20-year-old forward Ryan Brushett. Thomson ...

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ENTER TO WIN: Tee it up Golf Contest
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Each week, entrants are asked to answer a golf trivia question for a chance to win one of the weekly prizes from one of Bonnyville Golf and Country Club, Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club, Grand Centre Golf and Country Club, Ardmore Golf and Country Club, ...and more »

Trucker convoy protests CNRL rates
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A convoy of truckers, as many as 50 strong according to some reports, headed east to Lloydminster Wednesday morning to deliver a message of solidarity to Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) calling for increased compensation for fluid hauling in ...

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Grown for you with love
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Lynn Robb Strawberries Market Garden started 30 years ago, and has expanded to offering a wide-variety of fruits and vegetables. Linda Brundige and her husband Robb have operated the farm with the help of their children, and now grandchildren.

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Community support is amazing
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At the Victor Walk in Cold Lake, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of support that came from the community. Sexual abuse in general isn't an easy subject to discuss, and people are less likely to talk about it happening to children. Refusing to ...

Action-packed weekend ahead at Bonnyville Rodeo Grounds
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The Bonnyville Agricultural Society is throwing their Spirit of Bonnyville Professional Rodeo, Pony Chucks, and Chariot Races from July 27 to 29. President of the Bonnyville Ag Society Marguerite Vallee, said its a weekend people won't want to miss ...

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A tasty start to rodeo weekend
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This Friday (July 27), downtown will be filled with the smell of simmering chili, as residents gather for a good meal to support a worthy cause. The tasting will get underway at noon on 50 St. between Brosseau's Department Store and TD Bank. The ...

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Northeast Alberta creates incident response team
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The City of Cold Lake has created an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) for northeast Alberta. A conditional grant agreement to the tune of $240,000 was awarded to the City of Cold Lake in support of the development of the team. “I think they ...

Double the hardware
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The Lakeland Heat Cold Lake novice and bantam teams went undefeated at their provincial tournaments in Calgary on July 14. The bantam team won gold against Lethbridge 8-5, and the novice team beat the St. Albert Rams 13-5. This is the first provincial ...

Two arrested for weapons-related offences
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Bonnyville RCMP were responding to a call of shots fired near a Kehewin residence, when they located a 22-calibre rifle. At 11 a.m. on July 19, local RCMP responded to a complaint that shots had been heard in Kehewin. Police responded, located, and ...