Bonnyville News

From a 1956 GMC 3100 to a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle, cars, trucks and motorcycles from across the decades were on display at the sixth annual Gear Grabbers Show and Shine.

Two local farms are getting ready to open their gates to the public as part of the province-wide initiative to get more people in the know about agriculture.

A local aboriginal artist is keeping his ancestral traditions alive through his creations.

Renovations of the local seniors' lodge are about to begin as the provincial government has announced an eight-digit grant for the much-needed facility. Minister of Seniors and Housing Lori Sigurdson announced a cash injection of $10.

The Town of Bonnyville has awarded a bid for the next phase of the 51 Ave. improvements. Kichton Contracting, whose offices are in Edmonton and Lloydminster, came in with the lowest bid of $3.6 million for construction on 51 Ave.

More than a decade of waiting is finally over, as the province has announced funding for the regional waterline. “For two days I was doing the happy dance. I was ecstatic.

While everyone in Bonnyville was out in full-force to celebrate Canada Day last Friday, a large number of people had an additional milestone to celebrate.

A much-loved teacher was commemorated at Iron River School's end of the year celebrations that also happened to be a major milestone for the school itself.

Clothed in colourful, traditional costumes, indigenous dancers wowed hundreds at Bonnyville's annual Aboriginal Day celebrations.

A number of family services in Bonnyville will be expanding their scope after a cash injection from the provincial government.