Bonnyville News

Heading into the holiday season, motorists can expect increased checkstops this month, according to Bonnyville RCMP.

Following two different sets of criteria, parents and staff are finding that school alerts are differing between the Government of Alberta’s website and the school division’s reporting.

During the last week on November, the École Notre Dame Senior Girls’ and Assumption Senior Boys’ volleyball teams competed in the 2A ASAA Provincial volleyball tournament, neither team place during the tournament, but both teams saw growth and determination in their players.

The Town of Bonnyville has announced the annual Santa Claus Parade will follow its traditional route travelling down Main Street toward the C2 centre, after health officials clarified measures regarding the event.

Another Jr A. Pontiac, Will Hilfiker, commits to the University of Alaska Fairbanks and gets one step closer to realizing his dream of playing professional hockey.

If the Moose Lake pilot restoration project gets a green light from community members and stakeholders, upwards of $15 million could be asked of the provincial government to fund the first Canadian lake Alum treatment to manage blue-green algae blooms.

U15 hockey players took over the C2 arenas this weekend as the Bonnyville Pontiacs hosted six bantam teams in a round-robin tournament.

The Bonnyville Pontiacs continue a six-game winning streak, defeating the Spruce Grove Saints 4-3 in overtime at the Grant Fuhr Arena last night.

MD of Bonnyville residents seeking extra help can purchase snowplow flags online, however, those requiring ‘hardships flags’ must apply in-person following an MD council decision on Nov. 12.

On Dec. 10, St. Nick will take part in the Town’s first reverse parade, where Christmas floats will remain stationary in the C2 parking lot. Santa’s helpers will be handing out candy canes and hot chocolate, as well as accepting toy donations for Santa’s Elves and non-perishable food items for the Bonnyville food bank.