Bonnyville News

Farming wasn’t always in their future, but that’s just how it turned out for the Pikowicz family. In 1978, Murray and Linda Pikowicz purchased a quarter of land to raise their family.

A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a wanted man and the seizure of a sawed-off shotgun, bear mace, and a knife. It was just after 9 p.m. on Nov. 2, when Bonnyville RCMP pulled over a vehicle for an equipment regulation violation.

A local MP is hoping to make a difference in an area that hits close to home.

The Cold Lake Police Dog Service (PDS) unit assisted in the arrest of two Fishing Lake males and the recovery of a truck stolen out of Bonnyville. On Nov.

Farmers are being offered financial support from the provincial government as they get ready for the induction of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. On Dec. 1, agriculture producers across Alberta will be enforcing OHS standards.

Two local students are being recognized through the Inter Pipeline’s Discovery Awards. Colton Corbiere and David Dokter are former Notre Dame High School students, and are this year’s local recipients of the Inter Pipeline bursary program.

The Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) board of trustees saw some improvements to this year’s Accountability Pillar results.

Lakeland first responders are getting an in-depth look at fentanyl and other opioids.

The MD of Bonnyville is teaching residents about theft prevention through a series of open houses. As part of the Rural Crime Prevention program, the MD of Bonnyville held a vehicle theft prevention open house for residents. On Thursday, Nov.

Women across the country are being reminded that their businesses matter.