Bonnyville News

A Saddle Lake man found passed out in a ditch has now found himself a place to sleep behind bars.

The man charged with robbing two Bonnyville liquor stores was granted release from the Edmonton Remand Centre.

6The student charged with bringing a gun to Bonnyville Centralized High School (BCHS) pled guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition.

Bonnyville RCMP have arrested a man in relation to two armed robberies. Over the weekend, RCMP arrested Shyan Coon, 22, after a short pursuit near St. Paul.

It was a record book season for two local hunting and fishing enthusiasts. Jacqueline Cote and Cy Hallett have been recognized by the Alberta Fish and Game Association for their Lakeland harvest.

Some residents and business owners within the MD of Bonnyville will be happy to see a bit of a dip in their 2018 taxes, although it won’t be for the same reason.

Town of Bonnyville property owners could see a slight increase on their taxes this year. Town council unanimously passed a two per cent municipal tax rate increase for 2018 during their April 24 meeting.

Town of Bonnyville council has approved the final operational and capital budgets for 2018. The balanced operating budget comes in at $22.6-million. On the capital side for 2018, the town is looking at approximately $12.

One decision can change your life. That was the message that resonated with students as they witnessed a mock collision unfold.

The Lakeland Catholic School District (LCSD) has seen consistent growth in enrolment over the last two years. Over the 2017-18 academic year alone, the district saw an eight per cent jump in the number of students attending their schools.