Bonnyville News

Both the County of Lac La Biche and the MD of Bonnyville spend roughly $2.5 million per year to manage thousands of tonnes of waste and recyclables discarded by residents and businesses within each municipality.

While the UCP government boasts of having created a Legislative Bill for an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, critics point out that Bill 83 is hollow in its attempt to improve waste diversion and create a circular plastics economy.

Starting April 12, members of the public will once again be able to attend Town of Bonnyville regular council meetings after six months of livestreamed meetings.

A 27-year-old from Vermilion, Christian Ruston, is the third person arrested and charged in association to a business break-in that resulted in several trucks and tools being stolen as well as property damage at the beginning of February in Bonnyville.

The Town of Bonnyville is seeking approval from Alberta Transportation to close and transform a portion of back alley into a greenspace for Bonnylodge.

Over the last week, roadside stops carried out by RCMP in the Bonnyville area have led to multiple arrests and several serious charges involving the criminal code and Traffic Safety Act.

To be more industry-friendly, council unanimously supported a one-year pilot project that will see no road bans applied this season within the MD of Bonnyville. Administration will monitor roads and compile an evaluation of the pilot project for next year.

Bonnyville RCMP were called to a residence just after midnight on March 26 to intervene with an attempted break-in at a kehewin residence.

Volunteer firefighters from Glendon, Bonnyville, Fort Kent and Ardmore fire stations, assisted in four separate medical emergency calls within two days earlier this week.

Bonnyville charity showcase raises a grand for the Bonnyville and District SPCA while having a grand ole time during last Sunday's dance performances.