Bonnyville News

For voters who didn't take advantage of early polling stations, May 29 is the last chance to cast a ballot in the 2023 Alberta Provincial Election. Across the provinces voting stations opened at 9 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m.

Bonnyville paramedics got the chance to meet the public during a fun and informative EMS open house and community barbecue.

After battling for first place in Lacombe earlier this month, the École Notre Dame High School’s senior men’s handball team has proven once again they are the best Tier II high school handball team in the province, earning the title of provincial champions.

A 32-year-old Bonnyville man is facing charges of theft of motor vehicle in relation to a truck that was allegedly stolen from a residence in Glendon in the early morning of May 22.

Between May 21 and May 25, at least five Bonnyville and area drivers were found to be behind the wheel while impaired.

With the 2023 fire season remaining contentious and dry weather threating to stick around, the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority has downgraded a Fire Ban and OHV restriction that was in effect to a Fire Restriction in time for the weekend. The County of St. Paul took similar steps on Friday.

Staffing disruptions at the Bonnyville Health Centre will cause emergency department services to be closed overnight on May 28 and May 29.

Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul UCP candidate Scott Cyr maintained that when it comes to other affiliations his volunteers and the constituency association’s board may have, they have to separate themselves from their other duties and commitments. 

An open house is scheduled to take place today the ambulance hall in Bonnyville in honour of EMS Week, also known as Paramedic Services Week.

When Ken Hesson decided to pursue a career in paramedicine, he did so thinking it would be a casual side job that would be both fulfilling and complement his work in the oil patch.