Bonnyville News

A 32-year-old Bonnyville resident was arrested and charged for allegedly fleeing from police and driving while prohibited. The man was later released on $100 cash bail.

After a four-year pause, the Cherry Grove Big Buck Night returned on Jan. 14. Dozens of entries competed for the top prizes for the best moose, elk and whitetail deer rack.

Mounties say there is no immediate risk to the public in relation to an investigation at a rural property north of the Town of Bonnyville and add that a more information is expected in the near future. 

Concerns over a new Public Notification Bylaw proposed by the MD of Bonnyville rallied local print media publishers serving the Lakeland.

This is the second article in a two-piece series looking at methamphetamine use in the Lakeland, its pervasiveness in Northeastern Alberta, the illicit drug’s relation to local crime and the challenges associated with getting sober.

On Jan. 14, the Kryla Ukrainian Dancers invited the community to take part in ringing in Ukrainian New Year at the Bonnyville C2 centre.

Policies involving proposed changes the MD of Bonnyville Fire Suppression and Cost Recovery Policy and Finacial Assistance for Victims of Fire Policy was removed from council’s regular meeting on Jan. 10, at the request of a councillor who was unable to attend the meeting.

On Jan. 21, the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs organization will be raising the number 14 banner to the rafters of the RJ Lalonde Arena to recognize home grown player Justin Fontaine’s hockey success.

Lakeland Catholic School Division has introduced a new collaborative framework to help its students tackle areas where they may be at risk of not meeting their full potential. In the years ahead Lakeland Catholic staff are preparing for an increase in students with greater language needs.

Bonnylodge and Cold Lake Lodge residents, as well as the municipalities that support the Lakeland Lodge and Housing Foundation, will be dishing out more money due to persistent vacancies at the foundation’s housing facilities.