Bonnyville News

Bonnyville residents and tourists alike can dig deeper into local history, as the Bonnyville Museum debuts new artifacts and exhibits. The local museum opened its doors for the summer season last week.

The Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce has some hardware to add to their shelves after accepting their third Chamber of the Year award from the Alberta Chamber of Commerce (ACC). The award was unexpected.

Local companies could be getting some much-needed work as the new town hall heads to tender.

Big changes are coming to how residents across the municipality will be dealing with their garbage. The MD of Bonnyville passed a new bylaw concerning municipal waste collection at their council meeting on May 25.

An increase in clients coupled with food flying off the shelves faster than it's coming in, has the Bonnyville food bank in a dire situation.

The manager of the local ski resort has been recognized with a major award for exceptional service to the community. Jurgan Grau, who runs Kinosoo Snow Resort, was awarded the Lars Fossberg Award on May 4.

A new policy approved by Bonnyville Town Council will give greater preference to local businesses when it comes to town purchases.

The Bonnyville RCMP is urging residents to be on their guard as scammers continue to target locals, particularly seniors. Last week alone, the local detachment received at least 10 complaints from people who had received scam calls.

There is a history behind the Iron Horse Trail that dates back to our early heritage. Before Canadian National Railways (CNR) ever left its mark in northeast Alberta, the Carlton Trail was formed.

The Bonnyville Singers have been singing in the community for over 40 years, and one member has been there from the beginning. Started in 1973, the Bonnyville Singers have preformed at special events around the community for the last 43 years.