Bonnyville News

The Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre’s Board of Directors was excited to announce big changes for the community facility, from the unveiling of the new digital scoreboard in the RJ Lalonde Arena to renaming of the Agriplex to the GenMec ACL Hall.

“We hear you,” reads the first line of a public notice shared by the Bonnyville Medical Clinic. Facing a large volume of frustrated patients unable to gain access to the Bonnyville walk-in clinic, the clinic manager seeks patience and compassion for frontline workers.

Over the weekend, École Notre Dame's senior volleyball teams crushed their competitors at the 2A Northeast Zone Championships.

While gathering to celebrate Métis Week in the province, citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta had the opportunity to cast a ballot on the ratification of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution.

In just three games, the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs accumulated 16 goals. The Bonnyville team now sit in third place in the AJHL's North Division.

On Nov. 26, LSAA’s three Wards will come together to compete in the District Volleyball Championships for Grades 7-9 at two Bonnyville locations. Bonnyville teams qualifying for Districts include Dr. Brosseau and École des Beaux-Lacs girls teams, as well as Iron River and Dr. Brosseau boys teams.

There will be a temporary reduction to obstetrical services at the Bonnyville Healthcare Centre overnight tonight, Nov. 17, beginning at 11 p.m. Covenant Health made the announcement two hours prior to the service reduction taking effect.

Based on papers currently filed with the United Conservative Party, there are three candidates running to be the Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul UCP nominee for the next provincial election. Those running include current MLA David Hanson, former MLA Scott Cyr and former MD of Bonnyville Reeve Greg Sawchuk.

Throughout the day on Nov. 12 and 13, residents flowed in and out of the Ardmore Community Hall to take in the Holiday Craft Sale and pick up the perfect gifts for everyone on their Christmas lists.

Lakeland Catholic School Division recognized staff both entering the profession of teaching and those who have served the division for many years. A ceremony held on Nov. 1 included heartfelt goodbyes to five staff members transitioning into retirement.