Bonnyville News

Bonnyville RCMP are investigating an attempted ATM theft from the Bonnyville Players' Lounge. On Sept. 26, at 4:30 a.m., police attended a break and enter at the local establishment.

The Lakeland will be featured on the big screen for the local premier of Moments in Spacetime. The film, which was written by local producer Chris Cowden, shares the story of Macie, a 12-year-old who was adopted by a Canadian family.

A local group is exploring ways to make Bonnyville a healthier community. The Bonnyville Wellness Coalition will be surveying the area in the coming months after receiving a grant from the Alberta Healthy Communities Initiative.

Construction of the 50 Ave. trail could begin within the next couple of months. After receiving feedback from administration, Town of Bonnyville council decided on a change of plans during their Sept. 24 meeting.

The province's proposed policing costs model has become a bit more clear to the MD of Bonnyville. During Wednesday's council meeting, director of public safety Chris Garner explained what he's learned about the potential formula.

A Canadian icon is causing some heartache throughout the MD of Bonnyville. Beavers, while known for being one of Canada's national animals, are also considered pests, and the municipality is hoping to find a better solution to the problem.

Clubroot has struck again in the MD of Bonnyville. The soil-borne disease, which affects canola fields, continues to spread within the municipality, with more fields found this year.

The local animal shelter is hoping to raise more than just the roof. The Bonnyville and District SPCA is hosting their annual Raise the Woof fundraiser, which means the Bonnyville Seniors’ Drop-In Centre will be full of laughter on Saturday, Sept.

Municipalities now have a way of making their communities more enticing to businesses.

Mohamed Ahmed Abdi was caught sitting in the backseat of the wrong vehicle. The 33-year-old was arrested after Bonnyville RCMP received reports of suspicious people hanging outside of a local hotel.