Bonnyville News

Local residents tossed around their questions and concerns regarding local crime.

It’s time to celebrate and recognize the value of volunteers. The Bonnyville and District FCSS, along with Bonnyville Community Learning Council (BCLC) will host a community-wide Volunteer Appreciation Day on Thursday.

The Bonnyville Agricultural Society commenced its 18th annual Gardener’s Day with some newcomers. “This is the first-time I came to this event,” said Samatha Karshiuk.

The Bonnyville RCMP are continuing to investigate two local robberies. On April 9, at about 11:40 p.m., a man armed with bear mace entered the Liquor Mart in Bonnyville. He sprayed the clerk in the face, and stole cash and liquor from the store.

The MD of Bonnyville has made it their priority to cut back on rural crime, but as they continue to pursue the issue on their end, they’re asking residents to do the same.

Local residents are being asked to provide their input on what project the Town of Bonnyville should go after under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan (ICIP).

The Town of Bonnyville saw an eight per cent decrease in their overall assessment results. Delegates from Accurate Assessment Group Ltd. presented the 2017 report to council during their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 10.

These Aurora Middle School students put their marble roller coaster to the test during the second challenge of the day. Hundreds of students put their learning and skills to the test during Northern Lights Public School’s (NLPS) Science Olympics.

It’s time to take your flaws and see them as they truly are: beautiful. “Heroine” is Cheryl Hunter’s debut novel, reflecting on the struggles of accepting imperfections, and embracing your inner beauty.

The third and final phase of the Bonnylodge will start next month after the contract was awarded to Lear Construction Management Ltd. The value of the contract given to the Calgary-based company is worth about $10-million.