Bonnyville News

A report of a stolen truck that was equipped with GPS helped RCMP officers track down two stolen vehicles that were on the move. Working together, RCMP members from Bonnyville, Elk Point, Vermilion, and Police Dog Services were able to apprehend four suspects in relation to the thefts.

On Friday, the Bonnyville Voyageurs will have one more opportunity to change their standing in the Wheatland Football League as the team travels to Lloydminster to face-off against the top ranked team in the league, the Holy Rosary Raiders.

The Bonnyville Amateur Football Association has asked for help to keep up with maintenance of a well-used facility within the Town of Bonnyville.

A pet supply store in Bonnyville, Pet Valu, offers visitors and customers shopping for pet supplies the opportunity to meet kittens and cats available for adoption through the Bonnyville and District SPCA with its ‘Find My Forever Home’ project. Every week, the pet supply store houses new kittens available for adoption.

For this year’s Fire Prevention Week, fire chiefs across the Lakeland are promoting the message 'Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.' In Cold Lake, residents will have the chance to see both the north and south fire halls during an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

The gravel parking lot that sits along the west end of Jessie Lake across from École Notre Dame High School has been formally closed off to the public for parking. Town of Bonnyville council will looking at a long-term vision for improving the space, says the mayor.

New traffic lights and a widening of the road has transformed an intersection on the north side of Bonnyville at Highway 28 and 54 Ave. Since the introduction the traffic lights on Oct. 4, one motor vehicle collision has been reported to have taken place in the intersection to RCMP.

The Bonnyville and District Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) held its annual Raise the Woof fundraiser with a stand-up comedy show on Sept. 28 at the Bonnyville Senior Citizens Drop-in Centre.

Retiring workforce, equipment shortages and certification requirements among challenges experienced by Lakeland trucking industry  

Less than one year into serving with the Lakeland Catholic School Division (LCSD) board of trustees, Denise Sirois Tercier officially resigned last week.