Bonnyville News

Deep into the former ID 349, two telecommunication towers will be constructed following an approved development application put forward by CNRL, however, Wi-Fi and cellular coverage is unlikely to have any affect on MD residents.

The Bonnyville Senior Pontiacs see shakey start to their season, losing 8-1 to the Red Deer Rustlers during their home opener on Sunday, Oct. 16. But optimism remains as the team looks to fill five more spots on its roster.

Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA) members and volunteer firefighters stopped by École des Beaux-Lacs on Oct. 11 to teach students about fire preparedness during this year's Fire Prevention Week.

The wait is finally over for the the youth and parents of Iron River School. On Saturday, Oct. 1, the grand opening ribbon was cut marking a new chapter of recreation in Iron River.

The Bonnyville Health Centre is resuming its regular clinic hours for diagnostic imaging outpatients following a temporary service reduction that began at the end of August due to staffing shortages.

Split results came out of École Notre Dames High School's exhibition games on Thursday evening. The NDHS girls swept their opponents, winning all five sets in their match against the St. Paul Saints. Whereas, the NDHS boys' had a closer match against their St. Paul rivals, coming out on top of only two of five sets.

Station 5 Bonnyville opened it bay doors while firefighters welcomed the community in for its annual open house on Oct. 11. The event featured a special airbag demonstration with explosive results.

Spots for the highly anticipated Firemen’s Fall Ball have been swept up, but there are other ways individuals and businesses can continue to help support the annual fundraising event that supports the Village of Glendon’s fire station, pumper truck and volunteer firefighters.

A speeding vehicle was pulled over by a Bonnyville RCMP member who discovered a passenger in the vehicle was suffering from a stab wound. A 35-year-old man is now facing one count of assault causing bodily harm.