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Bonnyville RCMP searching for driver who killed bucking horse ...
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Bonnyville RCMP are investigating after a prize horse worth $50000 was killed by an oncoming car after being intentionally released from its pen.and more »

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Glendon elects new village council
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Laura Papirny and Nancy Pelletier will be returning to council for another term, while newcomer Scott Lundgren will just be getting his feet wet. Residents in the Village of Glendon have selected the three councillors that will represent them for the ...

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Pontiacs continue losing streak
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Pontiacs defenceman Ryley Hogan chases Canmore Eagles forward Coy Prevost into the corner during the Pontiacs 4-2 loss against the Eagles on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the R.J. Lalonde Arena. Josh Thomas. Growing pains are going to be part of the process ...

Voyageurs cruise to playoff win over Commandos
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Bonnyville Voyageur Silas Fagnan attempts to get the ball out while fending off a Commandos tackler. Josh Thomas. With their season on the line, the Bonnyville Voyageurs earned a dominant 49-21 win over the Wainwright Commandos. The Voyaguers ...

Jean stops in Bonnyville
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After a meet and greet session on Saturday, Oct. 14, with the United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership candidate, locals had a better understanding of his views on some of the issues in their own backyard. In a packed Centre Ice Lounge at the ...

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Town residents vote in new and returning to council
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The results of the municipal election are in, and residents in the Town of Bonnyville decided it was time for a few fresh faces on council. The town released the unofficial results of the election announcing three incumbents and three newcomers to council.and more »

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Small business; the backbone of a community
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Small businesses are the backbone of a community, and like all backbones, they need support. On Friday, Oct. 13, the community came out in droves to show they support local businesses during the fourth annual Lakeland Business of the Year Awards.

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BRFA on display at open house
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Ryder Herve and Ainsley Walzac hang out with Sparky at the BRFA Fire Prevention Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Josh Thomas. The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA) invited Lakeland residents to grab a burger and brush up on their fire safety at ...

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Greg Sawchuk voted as next reeve of the MD
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Greg Sawchuk has been unofficially voted in as the next reeve of the MD of Bonnyville. Meagan MacEachern. Greg Sawchuk has been named the next reeve of the MD of Bonnyville. On Oct. 16, residents submitted their vote for who would take the place of Ed ...

MD residents cast their ballots
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On Oct. 16, 6,642 residents of the MD of Bonnyville cast their ballots, setting the future for MD council. With 16 candidates all striving for their respective seats, it was a close race in the MD. Ward 1. It was a tight race in this ward. Josh Crick ...

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Students take to the polls
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Students across the Lakeland took to the polls on Thursday, Oct. 12 and Friday, Oct. 13, as part of a student vote. The young voters were choosing candidates for their respective council. Pictured here is H.E. Bourgoin student Ryder Naim, casting his ...

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Unofficial results for Town of Bonnyville election
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As it sits, filling the seats on town council will be Elisa Brosseau, Ray Prevost, Chad Colbourne, Lorna Storoschuk, Brian McEvoy, and Rene Van Brabant. The vote counts are as follows: Elisa Brosseau - 664. Ray Prevost - 566. Chad Colbourne - 552

Unofficial election results released for City of Cold Lake
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The polls closed at 8 p.m., and the unofficial election results have been announced for the City of Cold Lake. With 1,814 votes tallied, the results for the six seats on council are as follows: Chris Vining - 1,226 votes. Vicky Lefebvre - 1,166 votes ...

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Glendon forum wraps up campaign season
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Village of Glendon candidates answered some tough questions during the open forum on Thursday, Oct. 12. Josh Thomas. Voters in the Village of Glendon have all they need to make an informed decision in the upcoming election after last night's open ...

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Ward 4 residents are ready to hit the polls
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With only two candidates on their ballots, Ward 4 residents had plenty of questions about crime, roads, municipal development plans, and regional government. Candidates running for the vacant Ward 4 seat in the MD of Bonnyville council shared their ...

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HEB gives town candidates food for thought
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Grade 6 students of H.E.B. shared their concerns with town council candidates during an open forum hosted at the school. File Photo. During the Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) regular meeting, Wednesday Oct. 11, trustee Nestor Kunec highlighted ...

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Library seeks equal funding
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The Bonnyville Municipal Library is hoping for a larger contribution from the MD of Bonnyville for their 2018 budget. During a delegation at the Town of Bonnyville council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10, library director Ina Smith explained the difference in ...

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MD talks safety, Kinosoo Ridge, and funding requests
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The MD of Bonnyville council discussed safety concerns throughout the municipality, funding local school programs, and prepping the ski hill for the upcoming season. File Photo. During the MD of Bonnyville council meeting Wednesday, Oct. 11, director ...

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Province announces proposed cannabis regulation
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The Province of Alberta has announced a consultation period for their proposed cannabis regulation framework. File Photo. The province of Alberta is looking for feedback on proposed framework for the legalization of cannabis. Residents have until Oct ...and more »

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Candidates answer it all at open forum
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Town of Bonnyville candidates discussed regional cooperation, crime, and growth during the open forum at Dr. Bernard Brosseau School on Thursday, Oct. 5. Josh Thomas. Residents left no stone unturned, asking all of the tough questions at the Town of ...

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Fighting fires as a team
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The Chaluts spent many years fighting fires as a family with the Fort Kent Fire Department. Submitted. Laura and Brian Papirny spent five-years on the Glendon Fire Department together. Submitted. Jordis and Jeff Bezreuchaks volunteer side-by-side on ...

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Getting to know your candidates
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Residents got to know their City of Cold Lake and MD of Bonnyville candidates at the Cold Lake Public Library south branch on Thursday, Oct. 5. (left to right) Bob Buckle, Chris Hiebert, Chris Vining, and Murray Gauthier, candidates in the upcoming ...and more »

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Putting local business in the spotlight
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Local business owner Reg Brosseau is humbled to have his business nominated for a BOYA. Meagan MacEachern. Glendon Motorsports is also up for one of the 11 awards. Photo Submitted. 1; 2. Previous; Next. The Bonnyville and District Chamber of ...and more »

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Bringing a little cheer to the Lakeland
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Nataliah Bigstone, Aiyanna Gadwa, and Dominik Dubeau hold up Jaylin Tootoosis during Premier Academy practice Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Duclos School. Josh Thomas. Organized cheerleading has touched down in the Town of Bonnyville with the arrival of ...

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Team effort lifts Bandits over Mustangs
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Kelton McAuley carries the ball for the Bandits during their home-game win over the Lloydminster Mustangs on Saturday, Sept. 30. Josh Thomas. Every player did their part as the Bonnyville Bandits earned themselves a decisive 47-19 win over the ...

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Jason Kenney brings UCP campaign to the Lakeland
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UCP leadership candidate Jason Kenney addressed local and provincial issues with residents during his province-wide campaign tour. Josh Thomas. United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership candidate Jason Kenney addressed local and provincial ...and more »

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Province denies MD of Bonnyville Disaster Recovery Program
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The MD of Bonnyville has been denied disaster recovery assistance by the Province of Alberta. In the summer, the MD put in a request for disaster recovery assistance on behalf of their residents following abnormally high water levels at lakes across ...

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BMHA ready for action packed season
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The Bonnyville Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) has seen a spike in younger teams as they get set to drop the puck on the 2017-18 season. As player evaluations get underway, approximately 300 players have signed up to play in the BMHA. While the ...

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Release the weevils
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Janice Boden, assistant agriculture fieldman for the MD of Bonnyville, released Canada Thistle Sem Mining Weevils as part of a trial to rid areas of the weed. Submitted. The MD of Bonnyville has released thousands of Canada Thistle Stem Mining Weevils ...

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Ward 6 candidates face-off in forum
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Candidates running for Ward 6 addressed the crowd during the Ward 6 open forum at the Cherry Grove Community Centre Tuesday, Sept. 26. Josh Thomas. Residents of Ward 6 have a better understanding of what their potential councillors bring to the table ...

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The race for reeve
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Barry Kalinski (left) and Gary Sawchuk (right) discussed their platforms and answered questions during the reeve candidate forum at the Ardmore Community Hall on Thursday, Sept. 28. Meagan MacEachern. From combating rural crime to roads, candidates ...

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Meet your candidates
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Get to know the candidates in the upcoming municipal election for the Town of Bonnyville, MD of Bonnyville, and Village of Glendon. *This is the first half of candidates from each municipality. The remaining candidates will appear in next week's ...

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The race is on
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Municipal candidates are gearing up for election season, with residents taking to the polls Oct. 16. Meagan MacEachern. Municipalities are hoping voters will come out in droves for the 2017 election. On Oct. 16, residents will attend their respective ...

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Attaque edge Wildcats in thriller for gold
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École des Beaux-Lacs took home gold during the Bonnyville Centralized High School Roadrunners Classic on Saturday, Sept. 23. Josh Thomas. The Beaux-Lacs Attaque and the Notre Dame High School (NDHS) Wildcats put it all on the line in an extremely ...

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NLPS board acclaimed
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There will be old and new faces on the Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) board of trustees, following a nomination day that has filled all nine of the seats up for grabs. On Sept. 18, trustees submitted their nominations for a spot within their ...

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Jeff Callaway talks UCP platform
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United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership candidate Jeff Callaway took time to share his platform with local residents as part of his cross-province tour. Callaway and his campaign team stopped at Jennie's Diner on Friday, Sept. 21, for an open meet ...

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City approves 4 Wing no drone signs
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CFB Cold Lake wants to make it clear, the city is a no drone zone. In July 2017, city council discussed 4 Wing's request to post signage at entrances to the city, the air force base's front and back gates, and viewing areas, stating Cold Lake is a no ...

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Trustees named to LCSD board
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Lakeland Catholic School District (LCSD) board of trustees had a successful nomination day with a slight extension to Sept. 21. The board managed to acclaim all of their respective wards. “It's wonderful that we have our board and that they are all ...

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Creating her own sunshine
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The 16-year-old Assumption Junior/Senior High School student spent her summer sketching, inking, and pressing handmade cards. Her business, SunSoft Greeting Cards, was started through the Biz Kids program this summer. Rennie designed and printed ...

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Broad Acres brings growing trend to Bonnyville
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A growing trend has made its way to Bonnyville thanks to the Broad Acres Addiction Treatment Centre. On Saturday, Sept. 23,residents can take part in the first-ever Broad Acres Road to Recovery 5K Colour Run. The event is in support of members of the ...

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Amended taxi bylaw passes first reading
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Council voted in-favour of hosting a public hearing regarding amendments to the taxi bylaw. Meagan MacEachern. Changes to the City of Cold Lake taxi bylaw will be up for community inquiry through a non-statutory public hearing. The amendments follow ...

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Grandstand budget jumps to $11-million
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City of Cold Lake council voted in-favour of increasing the grandstand budget by $5-million. Meagan MacEachern. City of Cold Lake council has voted in favour of increasing the budget for the artificial turf field grandstand by $5-million. The $11 ...

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Building support for local youth
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Alena Thompson and Marcelle Vallee watch Thompson's shot sail down the fairway during the 2017 Ducharme Motors Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 15. Josh Thomas. Members from organizations across the community were out in full force at the ...

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Local competes in world triathlon
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Bonnyville tri-athlete Pierre Sylvestre has returned from the International Triathlon Union (ITU) Multisport World Championship Festival in Pentiction, B.C. with mixed emotions. From Aug. 18 to 27, athletes from over 50 countries gathered to compete in ...

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Scott MacDonald Memorial going strong
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Members of the Bonnyville Voyageurs, Bandits, and Renegades said goodbye to their hair during the Scott MacDonald Memorial head shave on Saturday, Sept. 16. In this photo, Keldon Fraser-Marks and Dominic Dumais were reluctant to part ways with their ...and more »

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New cases of clubroot identified in MD of Bonnyville
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Clubroot has once again made an appearance in the MD of Bonnyville, and it's not looking good. The agriculture and waste services department at the MD of Bonnyville conducts an annual survey in search of the pesky crop infecting disease. So far this ...

Town of Bonnyville releases unofficial candidate list
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Candidates have 24 hours to withdraw their name before the list becomes official at noon tomorrow (Tuesday). Like our coverage? Support your local newspaper and buy the full edition here. Previous Story · Next Story ...

Candidates announced for Village of Glendon council
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Candidates have a 24-hour period to withdraw their name from the running before the list becomes official. Like our coverage? Support your local newspaper and buy the full edition here. Previous Story · Next Story ...

MD releases candidates for 2017 municipal election
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The MD of Bonnyville has released their unofficial list of candidates for the 2017 municipal election. The MD of Bonnyville has released their unofficial list of candidates for the 2017 municipal election. These candidates have 24-hours to remove their ...and more »

Easier access to Cold Lake Transit on the way
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Accessing the Cold Lake Transit stops is about to get a little bit easier for city residents. Through the Government of Alberta's Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP), the City of Cold Lake's transit system will undergo $240,000 in upgrades ...