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Gil McGowan drops out of NDP leadership race, unable to raise $60,000 fee

Gil McGowan drops out of NDP leadership race, unable to raise $60,000 fee

Another Alberta NDP leadership hopeful has dropped out of the race.
Mock collision in St. Paul teaches students about real life consequences

Mock collision in St. Paul teaches students about real life consequences

On May 2, Grade 9 students from the St. Paul Education region learned about the consequences of impaired driving through a day-long event held at the St. Paul Recreation Centre. 
City of Cold Lake cracks down on vagrancy, reports increase in homeless population

City of Cold Lake cracks down on vagrancy, reports increase in homeless population

"We don't have a homeless problem - we have addictions and mental health issues," says Cold Lake John Howard Society representative.
UPDATE: Air quality alert changed, no longer in effect for Lakeland region

UPDATE: Air quality alert changed, no longer in effect for Lakeland region

A special air quality statement has changed and no longer includes much of the Lakeland region.
Wildfire smoke expected to move into the Lakeland area overnight

Wildfire smoke expected to move into the Lakeland area overnight

While the air quality in the Lakeland region remained in the "low risk" category throughout the day on Sunday, a special air quality statement had been released by Environment Canada, warning residents of wildfire smoke that would be moving into the area.
Cherry Grove Fire Hall construction begins with groundbreaking ceremony

Cherry Grove Fire Hall construction begins with groundbreaking ceremony

Despite gloomy clouds and constant rainfall on May 7, the mood was celebratory as the MD of Bonnyville celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Cherry Grove Fire Hall and Grader Shop, marking a milestone for the community's safety and development.  
Lac La Biche gearing up to roll out mountain bike trail plan

Lac La Biche gearing up to roll out mountain bike trail plan

New trail system set up for Hamilton Park
RCMP, fire fighters and councillors all pitch in for McHappy day

RCMP, fire fighters and councillors all pitch in for McHappy day

Bonnyville officials packed the local Mcdonalds on May 8 to pitch in for McHappy day and raise funds to support families with sick children.
Decreased government funding leads to budgetary challenges for St. Paul Education

Decreased government funding leads to budgetary challenges for St. Paul Education

St. Paul Education’s funding is expected to be reduced by almost half a million dollars, next year.
NDP candidates trade jabs over health care and jobs during debate

NDP candidates trade jabs over health care and jobs during debate

Calgary NDP leaders debate held ahead of winner announcement June 22.
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