Bonnyville News

As a man with over a decade serving the MD of Bonnyville, Reeve Ed Rondeau is ready to step down. After a total of 22 years in municipal politics and three years as a school board trustee, Rondeau is ready to retire.

Twenty-one castaways from across the Lakeland will push themselves to the limit to raise money for KidSport Bonnyville and the chance to walk away with $5,000.

Five Lakeland Olympic athletes are headed to the big leagues. From July 7 to 9, five local athletes will be taking part in the Special Olympics Provincial Games. The games are biennial and alternate between spring/summer and winter competitions.

The MD of Bonnyville will be keeping a close eye on Moose Lake. Water levels are higher than average this year, resulting in damage to homes, properties, and infrastructure on the lakeshore.

Telus gave local residents a glimpse into the future with the presentation of their fully connected home. Bonnyville remains one of the only towns in the northeast region with fibre optic internet access.

With construction coming to a head, excitement around Walsh Field is starting to build. Despite poor weather conditions throughout the spring, the field is well on it's way to be ready for turf installation.

A 29-year-old Elk Point man charged with second-degree murder was in the Bonnyville Provincial Courthouse last week for a preliminary hearing. Jordan Hector Soloway pled not guilty to a second-degree murder charge in the St.

The Beaver River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) has a six-step plan to enhance Jessie Lake. Program manager Colin Hanusz approached the Town of Bonnyville asking them to support the five-year project.

It's a charity golf tournament that has a unique trademark, a bow. The Children's Charity Golf Tournament held it's seventh event this year, with over 140 golfers taking to the greens of the Bonnyville Golf and Country Club on Saturday, June 24.

Mayor Gene Sobolewski fully intends to keep making a difference in Bonnyville. The current head of town council will look to run for a second term in the upcoming municipal election.