Bonnyville News

Whether you have lived in Bonnyville your whole life or new to the community, there are countless things to get involved in no matter what your interests are. Sports teams, volunteer groups, clubs and organization were promoting their organizations to the public during Community Registration Night at the C2 on Sept. 7.

Residents across the Lakeland will be gathering on Sept. 17 to remember a Canadian icon and continue a legacy that has been taking place for over 40 years.

The Jr. A Pontiacs crushed the competition during the pre-season after facing off against the Lloydminster Bobcats, Drayton Valley Thunder and the Blackfalds Bulldogs. 

The Town of Bonnyville’s regular meeting agenda was packed on Aug. 22 after council returned from summer break. Several decisions were made ranging from funding a Retail/Commercial Gap Analysis to renewing membership for a regional tourism organization.

"It's a really great program. I think it's a win-win for the community, for the town, for the businesses. So, I'm really happy that that we collaborate with Community Futures on this," says Town of Bonnyville mayor.

The 10th annual Franchere Fall Fair is set to get underway on Sept. 16 at 1p.m.

‘I wonder if those first library members imagined the library as it is today. Not just books, but computers, STEAM kits, digital resources and more. If they realized the library as an all-access pass to the world,’ says Bonnyville’s library manager.

'Bonnyville’s BBQ Bash is a smoker competition that sees teams going head-to-head to see who has the best recipes,' says the Town of Bonnyville’s events administration assistant. 

Former students who studied at Fort Kent School between 1953-56 gathered on Aug. 20 to catch up and reflect on their formative years with one of their high school teachers, Jeanine Bourgeois Tenove.