Bonnyville News

Every second day a vehicle is stolen within the Bonnyville area, says Bonnyville RCMP Staff Sergeant. Many of these vehicle thefts are crimes of opportunity and are preventable.

Edmonton police have arrested a husband and wife for being in possession of two vehicles that were allegedly stolen in the Town of Bonnyville. Charges are pending against the pair.

Men’s health is at the forefront of the Lakeland Motorcycle Ride for Dad mission to increase awareness about prostate cancer screening. A charity ride scheduled to take place on June 17 will raise money for prostate cancer research while also raising awareness.

Police are investigating business and residential break and enter that occurred in the Town of Bonnyville over the last two weeks. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bonnyville RCMP.

A driver of a dirt bike sustained serious injuries and was air lifted to an Edmonton area hospital after being struck by a truck in the Town of Bonnyville on May 9. The driver of the dirt bike is facing a charge under the Off Highway Vehicle Act.

The Dragonfly Counselling and Support Centre received just over $52,000 from the provincial government to address the wait lists for sexual assault survivors wanting to access support in the Lakeland, and to expand services.

The Lakeland Female Development Camp is the first of its kind to take place in the region. The five-day hockey camp is expected to draw in 150 female athletes aged seven to 15 from across province to the C2 from Aug. 21 to 25.

Over a two-day period in June, industry leaders and service providers of the oil and gas sector will arrive in Bonnyville to network and demonstrate what they do best at the sixth biennial Bonnyville Oil and Gas Show.

Dotting the eyes and squeezing out smiles is a lot harder than it looks, says volunteer Carrie Baumgardner.

During Xcel Provincial Championships held in Lethbridge, Ashlin athletes took home a total of 16 first place medals, seven silver medals, and nine bronze medals. Another four special awards were also received by Bonnyville gymnasts.