Bonnyville News

A private campground along the shores of Cold Lake that has been in existence since the 1950s is working toward being compliant and has now received approval from the MD of Bonnyville. 

Town of Bonnyville council has given the nod of approval to a new snow removal policy.

A motion to table a decision on a proposed Class II gravel pit south of Fort Kent was made during the Sept. 14 MD of Bonnyville council meeting. Residents have also been given more time to submit letters of concern.

The Bonnyville RCMP Regimental Ball took place on Sept. 17.

A ribbon skirt and ribbon vest workshop is being offered on Sept. 24 and 25 in Kehewin.

UCP MLAs talk provincial police force and how law enforcement services could be improved through an Alberta Provincial Police Service despite wide spread concerns voiced by municipal leaders.

The Bonnyville and District Chamber of Commerce welcomed the public to its new facility on Main Street, marking a new chapter for the non-profit organization during a grand opening ceremony on Sept. 9.

Residents flocked to the Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre (C2) on Sept. 8 to see what opportunities there are in the community to connect, get active, volunteer and learn new skills.

École Notre Dame High School (NDHS) hosted its Meet the Teacher BBQ on Sept. 7. Students both new and returning were encouraged to attend and have a bite to eat while getting to know their teachers.

A five-year-old bernedoodle is recovering at home in St. Paul after an exposure to cyanobacteria at Moose Lake sent the dog to emergency veterinary care in mid-August.