Bonnyville News

Bonnyville Voyageurs offensive lineman Navarone Watchmaker has been chosen to represent western Canada at the International Bowl.

The owners of two local acreages have been recognized for doing their part to beautify the MD. David and Bernadette Ringuette, and Elaine Bolin were presented with Rural Beautification Awards during the MD's tour last week.

Former Bonnyville-Cold Lake MLA Genia Leskiw has been honoured for her commitment to her Ukrainian roots. During Ukrainian Day on Sunday, Aug. 13, Leskiw was awarded the 2017 Michael Luchkovich Award.

The Government of Alberta wants feedback on proposed changes on how population data is collected under the Municipal Government Act (MGA). Should the changes come into affect, municipalities will be able to count ‘refusals' when conducting a census.

Three organizations across the region have addressed areas of concern with the help of the Alberta Culture and Tourism Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP).

The Bonnyville Swimming Pool will remain closed through September while town staff continue renovations. In addition to annual maintenance, the town is doing additional work, repairing issues revealed in the town's study of the pool.

Natalie Thompson of the Lakeland Yellowjackets gained valuable experience representing Alberta at the Canada Summer Games. The best young athletes provinces can offer gathered in Winnipeg, MB, for the games from July 28 to Aug. 13.

Bonnyville RCMP is on the hunt for a man involved in the shooting of a liquor store employee. Just after midnight on Monday, Aug. 7, RCMP received a call that a robbery had taken place at a liquor store on 50 Ave. in Bonnyville.

Communities across Canada are helping clean up the shorelines, one piece of garbage at a time. On Thursday, Aug.

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