Bonnyville News

Local artist Denis Vasseur speaks to how the world influences his art and how his art reflects his understanding of society.

‘Having a flag raising ceremony gives us an opportunity to come together as a community, to pray for those families and individuals who are suffering – and my hope is community members recognize that we will show up for them in their time of need,’ says Bonnyville mayor.

A Winter Festival held on the grounds of the C2 drew in crowds of families and community members on Friday night, concluding with an evening firework display.

From supply chain issues to rapid inflation, the Bonneau family speaks to community connection through food and the importance of looking for Canadian-produced products to ensure long-term food security.

Bonnyville RCMP responded to a call involving a suspicious vehicle getting stuck in the snow within a business gated compound. Throughout the week RCMP responded to other incidents involving vehicle thefts as well as break and enters.

The Alberta SPCA continues to investigate circumstances surrounding the death and alleged neglect of horses at a rural property between La Corey and Iron River.

‘There are many here in Alberta and in Canada, who think that we could this is some distant conflict in which we have no interest and which we should ignore – that would be a terrible mistake, because aggression invites more aggression, and destabilization of the world order is what Vladimir Putin has always benefited from,’ said Premier Jason Kenney on Feb. 23, hours before Russian’s military advancement into Ukraine.

LICA is seeking input on the first draft of an Integrated Watershed Management Plan for the Beaver River Watershed, which encompasses part of Lac La Biche County, the MD of Bonnyville and Cold Lake. The goal of the management plan is to support a healthy watershed for years to come.

A MD of Bonnyville peace officer has been charged with careless driving in relation to a fatal motor vehicle collision that resulted in the death of two people this summer near Ardmore.

As paramedics continue to feel the strain caused by a lingering pandemic, increased 911 calls and inter-hospital patient transfers, the province says it is making moves to address the burden.