Bonnyville News

For hockey players, it's a home away from home, literally. Billet families are more than just a place for players rest their head after every game; they become family.

Construction on 51 Ave. is moving a lot faster this year, with work set to wrap-up before the snow flies. The third and final phase of the three-year project is moving along well thanks to some co-operation from Mother Nature.

Thanks to MD of Bonnyville Reeve Ed Rondeau, attendees of the Moose Lake open house left feeling like progress had been made.

Nearly 30 years of Mary Anne Penner's life has been dedicated to Catholic education, and she doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon. In 1988, Penner ran for the Lakeland Catholic School District (LCSD) board of trustees.

The Lakeland Junior B Heat are returning home from Sherwood Park with a hard earned silver medal.

Mandi Skogen is starting to get the swing of things on the Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) board. She is hoping that her learning curve will continue into a second term, as the school board elections approach in the fall.

For a decade, Barry Kalinski has been a prominent figure in the MD. Now, he's ready to make a difference as reeve. “Having 10-years of experience prepares you somewhat, but there are pretty big shoes to fill.

Every castaway has their reason for taking part in Survivor Lakeland. For some, it was the thrill of the competition, for others it was to help out a local charity. But for Bobbie Dudley, the 2017 sole survivor, it was about survival.

Residents of Bonnyville are tired of the parking situation at the Bonnyville Covenant Healthcare Centre. As it stands, parking at the healthcare centre is hard to come by.

The Town of Bonnyville naming committee is recognizing two individuals for their unique contributions to the community. The west end ball diamonds will be renamed the Paul Bougie Memorial Ballpark, after the former town councillor.