Bonnyville News

The Bonnyville Seniors’ Drop-In Centre is in need of a few upgrades, some critical and some hopeful.

The Bonnyville Bingo Association is asking for help finding a new home. Representatives from the group appeared in front of the Town of Bonnyville council during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug.

The final increase for the minimum wage is just around the corner, and local businesses are doing what they can to prepare. Alberta’s current minimum wage is $13.60, with the province’s final jump to $15 per hour taking effect Oct. 1.

Lorne Charland will remain behind bars, at least for now. On Tuesday, Sept. 4, Charland appeared in the Bonnyville Provincial Courthouse to discuss the possibility of bail.

Arlene Hrynyk will be spending another school year in the head chair. During the Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8, Hrynyk was re-elected as chair of the board of trustees.

Users learned what upgrades are in-store for the Cold Lake Regional Airport. An open house was held at the Cold Lake airport on Wednesday, Aug. 29, where enhancement plans for the taxiway apron were presented.

The Bonnyville General Investigation Section (GIS) and Bonnyville RCMP have charged a Cold Lake man with possession for the purpose of trafficking after a traffic stop near Glendon. On Aug. 31, at around 1:30 a.m.

The Cold Lake RCMP has a new unit in their midst. In May, Cst. Jason Jaques and his unique partner Harp joined the Cold Lake RCMP as the detachment's first Police Dog Service (PDS) Unit. Cst.

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The Bonnyville RCMP are reminding residents to lock up their vehicles following a string of incidents. From Aug. 24 to 29, multiple vehicles throughout town were broken into and items were stolen. In most cases, Sgt.