Bonnyville News

Duclos School has been keeping the arts alive at their school for just over a decade through their annual fundraising event.

Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) will be receiving much-needed provincial support for their Flood Resiliency Roadworks Program. Every year, CLFN faces poor drainage systems, and the Government of Alberta has taken notice.

For the Purdy family, finding a cure for MS hits close to home. In 2008, James Purdy was diagnosed with MS, and although he describes his symptoms as mild, he knows full well there are others who are facing significantly worse.

A Saddle Lake man found passed out in a ditch has now found himself a place to sleep behind bars.

The man charged with robbing two Bonnyville liquor stores was granted release from the Edmonton Remand Centre.

6The student charged with bringing a gun to Bonnyville Centralized High School (BCHS) pled guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition.

Bonnyville RCMP have arrested a man in relation to two armed robberies. Over the weekend, RCMP arrested Shyan Coon, 22, after a short pursuit near St. Paul.

It was a record book season for two local hunting and fishing enthusiasts. Jacqueline Cote and Cy Hallett have been recognized by the Alberta Fish and Game Association for their Lakeland harvest.

Some residents and business owners within the MD of Bonnyville will be happy to see a bit of a dip in their 2018 taxes, although it won’t be for the same reason.

Town of Bonnyville property owners could see a slight increase on their taxes this year. Town council unanimously passed a two per cent municipal tax rate increase for 2018 during their April 24 meeting.