Frog Lake First Nation has put in place lockdown procedures after being notified of three positive COVID cases on reserve on Thursday. As of 3:00pm on Thursday, December 3, the Director of Emergency Management, along with Chief and Council began the process of returning to a lockdown for at least …
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With a long-term deal reached on ID349, Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA David Hanson is pleased to see a resolution to a divisive local issue that helps support the region with millions of dollars of tax revenues from the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. The arrangement made on Monday was signed …
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A long-awaited project that will aid future development in Cold Lake South has the green light after the city received help cutting years’ worth of red tape. The Fischer Stormwater Management Pond has been a project on Cold Lake’s books for over 17 years. The project began as a public-private …
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The Vermilion detachment will be saying goodbye to Sgt. Jane Boehr this January, as she enters retirement after just over 32 years of service with the RCMP. On Wednesday, she was presented a plaque by Mayor Caroline McAuley, thanking her for her service and recognizing her contributions to the community. …
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Seven students from Vilna School earned honourable mentions in the Alberta School Boards Association Indigenous Student Awards. The annual awards are presented to First Nations, Métis, or Inuit students nominated by their teachers and mentors for their leadership, courage, and commitment to their cultures and educational paths. According to Diane …
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COVID-19 couldn’t even stop Santa Claus from making an early stop in Bonnyville this weekend. With some communication with Santa’s cohorts at the North Pole, the Bonnyville and District Chamber of Commerce has secured an appearance from jolly Saint Nick on Sunday. The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority have made arrangements …
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The Town said in a press release Wednesday that four staff members will be laid off as part of balancing the budget. Yesterday the Director of Finance and Administration for the Town of Vermilion, Brian Leibel, presented the capital and operating budgets for next year. Council carried a motion to …
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The annual Festival of Trees in Lac La Biche is still happening this year, albeit in a different and slightly scaled back way according to the executive director of the Lac La Biche Chamber of Commerce Karen Collins. Normally, the festival takes place in the Bold Centre with businesses and …
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The Royal Canadian Legion in Bonnyville has decided to step up their contributions to popular Christmas drives this season. The executive decided this year to donate $1500 to BCHS Santa’s Elves & $2000 to the Knights of Columbus Christmas hampers. Legion manager Jamie Beaupre said the members were happy to …
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