Bonnyville News

By Clare Gauvreau, St.

Chili lovers, get your taste-buds ready. The Bonnyville and District Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the annual chili cook-off.

A man charged in relation to the Glendon gas and dash theft was sentenced to one month in custody.

Locals gathered to raise awareness of childhood sexual assault in the area’s first Victor Walk. On Wednesday, July 18, the walk was hosted in Cold Lake to bring awareness to the cause and show survivors they’re not alone.

The sound of jet engines getting ready for take off could be heard across the region over the weekend.

Bonnyville RCMP were responding to a call of shots fired near a Kehewin residence, when they located a 22-calibre rifle. At 11 a.m. on July 19, local RCMP responded to a complaint that shots had been heard in Kehewin.

A man charged with fraud will have to wait for his Sept. 23 trial in custody. James Harvey Carlen was denied bail by Honourable Judge Kathleen Williams during his court appearance in Bonnyville on Tuesday, July 17. The 63-year-old St.

A 25-year-old man almost spent time behind bars, after pleading guilty to spitting at a police officer. Joseph Robert Alexis appeared in the Bonnyville Provincial Courthouse on Tuesday, July 17 where he pled guilty to assaulting a peace officer.

A man who feels he is on the verge of loosing everything was sentenced to 30 days in custody. Devin Patrick Alyward offered the court three guilty pleas on Tuesday, July 17.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding people to be vigilant this summer when protecting themselves against heat-related illnesses.