Bonnyville News

As provincial public health restrictions ease, schools in the region are welcoming back spectators for school sporting events. Masking for adults in school facilities will remain in place for now.

Three people from the Elk Point and Bonnyville area have been arrested following an execution of a search warrant resulting in several weapons and drug-related charges.

‘Being a first responder – whether that's law enforcement, military, ambulance, fire – there's a price to be paid,’ says Dan Heney, regional fire chief with the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority.

In the last two weeks, the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs have finished with more wins than losses as they continue to work toward closing the gap in the North Division AJHL standings.

On Saturday, more than 60 anglers and youth took to Angling Lake to compete in the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs second annual Ice Fishing Derby.

On Friday, a classroom ‘walkout’ and demonstration to protest mask mandates was organized by community members to give students the platform to oppose public health measures introduced in the province to stop the spread of COVID-19. Over 60 people took part in the demonstration, roughly a third were students.

Lakeland charity organizations Haying in the 30’s and the Dove Centre received $2,500 following winning presentations made by Grade 9 Bonnyville Centralized High School students on behalf of the local non-profits.

Bonnyville footballer, Ducan Critch, has accepted an athletics scholarship to play for the University of Alberta’s Golden Bears Football team next year.

Addressing residents' concerns, Town of Bonnyville’s CAO outlines the snow removal priorities and notes that crews are working seven days a week to clear roads following higher than average snow fall.

Bonnyville resident, Marge Woods, reflects on the loss of her customized outbuilding that caught on fire in October and the more recent challenge she faces to replace it.