Bonnyville News

It's not your typical sport, but Frisbee champion Rob McLeod was hoping to use that to his advantage to inspire local students. Last week, the Guiness World Record holder and 10-time Frisbee world champion made his rounds to area schools.

The MD of Bonnyville is doing what it can to preserve and protect the ecological and biological functions of Crane Lake, through a number of assessments and environmental enhancements to the area.

For the first time, 20 local men strutted their stuff in bright red high heels, during the area's inaugural Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Sunday, Feb. 26.

In celebration of Canada's 150th birthday, the community of Bonnyville is creating a masterpiece that reflects the area's roots, history, and culture, and the committee in charge of it all is looking for some input.

Over a dozen residents wanted to learn more about the Wildrose Party, and where they are going from here. On Thursday, Feb. 16, Bonnyville-Cold Lake MLA Scott Cyr hosted a town hall to discuss the options of the Wildrose Party moving forward.

Hundreds of guests were able to get a new outlook on life, seeing the world ‘through the eyes of a child' at the 20th annual Bonnyville Health Foundation gala.

“Why do women walk in high heels? This is craziness.” Soon, Bonnyville and District FCSS director David Beale won't be the only man in Bonnyville uttering that phrase.

There could be more of a buzz around Bonnyville, as town council looks into urban beekeeping. The idea to allow personal hives in yards was discussed during the Feb. 14 council meeting, after town staff received an inquiry from a local resident.

Love is patient, love is kind, and true love, it can last a lifetime. For 68 years James and Julia Krawiec have laughed, loved and treasured their life together.

The latest census numbers are in, but Bonnyville Mayor Gene Sobolewski says they might not tell the whole story.