Bonnyville News

Undoubtedly, the top story of 2016 is the long-awaited arrival of funding for a regional waterline. Early on in the year, the signs started to show that money would be flowing down the pipes sooner or later.

Local residents and organizations stepped up in a big way in 2016 to support those fleeing from the Fort McMurray wildfire.

Bonnyville-Cold Lake MLA Scott Cyr will be stepping into a new role after the Wildrose Party announced a shuffle in their shadow cabinet and leadership roles.

On Dec. 13, a child reported a stranger trying to lure them into a vehicle in town, but thanks to their knowledge of ‘stranger danger' they ran.

The Bonnyville Snowdusters are hoping they won't be left out in the cold this winter. Earlier this month, the local snowmobiling club had an application in front of Bonnyville Town Council requesting to move their warm up shack in town.

A La Corey resident is jumping on the adult colouring book bandwagon, but not in the typical way. Jeff Fendelet was one of the many people in this area who were hit by the downturn of the economy, losing his job in the fall of 2015.

Bonnyville is getting ready for another year.

Losing someone you love is never easy, but at a time like Christmas it can be even harder. For over 15 years, the Tree of Hope has been a shining light during the holidays for those dealing with a loss.

The Bonnyville Seniors' Society is crossing their fingers for a provincial grant to complete some much-needed repairs. Their building's aging flat roof has seen better days, and is starting to leak.

Daycare could be getting more affordable for families living in and around Bonnyville. The Bonnyville and District Daycare is in the midst of applying for a provincial program that would lower the cost to $25 per day.