It’s nice that a Canadian company, Cenovus Energy, has received approval to double the capacity of its Foster Creek thermal oilsands project to more than 200,000 barrels per day. What is not so nice, is that Cenovus will be shipping raw bitumen instead of synthetic crude oil to Conoco Phillips’ refineries in the USA. Since [...]
On September 24, 2010, at approximately 03:52 am, Bonnyville RCMP responded to an entry alarm at the La Corey Esso Quick Stop. The business was entered through a smashed window and the suspects took numerous fireworks, food and cigarettes. The suspects sped away in two vehicles described as a medium blue, older model GMC [...]
On September 24, 2010 at approximately 8:36 a.m. Leduc Traffic Services performed a traffic stop at Highway 2 and Glen Park Road. Investigation revealed that the male driver and female passenger were subject to criminal release conditions, police initiated an investigation and the male driver was detained without incident. The female passenger slid into the driver seat and fled [...]
The Terry Fox Run has been a 30 year institution in Canada, continuing the journey of one of Canada’s most enduring heroic figures after his cross country marathon came to an abrupt end in Thunder Bay, Ontario in 1980.
The Red Deer City RCMP Fraud Section are warning the citizens about an increase in reports of suspected Pyramid Schemes. Pyramid schemes come in many forms but ultimately they all involve an initial investment of money and promises of high returns which are contingent on recruitment of new investors. Some schemes involve investing in [...]
Brooks Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery . On August 29, 2010 at approximately 10:30 PM an unknown suspect robbed the Travel Lodge Hotel. A female employee of the hotel opened a door and was meet by a male wearing a black full face mask with a [...]
No one was brave enough to toss their hat in the ring and run against Vegreville Mayor Richard Coleman, but incumbent Councilors will have some competition from three candidates.
The Town of Vegreville and the County of Minburn are looking at the feasibility of a Regional Solid Waste Management System between the two.
At the regular Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce meeting on September 16, Town Assessor Ray Crews, Corporate Services Director Cliff Craig and Town Councilor Sandra Ling made presentations of the assessment of properties, taxation in Vegreville and the appeals process.
Received a phone call on Wednesday from a Town employee who shall remain nameless after last week’s Observer began to trickle out.
Vegreville School of Ballet exhibits elegance
Vegreville Youth Bowling wraps up successful season
Child’s play warms everyone’s heart
Northeastern Alberta Fish and Game Association zone 5 spring meeting.
Andrew School students excel at badminton
