Bonnyville News

A former 4 Wing commander stopped by 4 Wing on Thursday with some good news for CFB Cold Lake.

The Bonnyville Country Opry kicked off its 23rd season with a Sept. 11 show featuring local talent. Thirteen performers entertained the crowd with mostly country tunes, keeping true to the Opry's roots.

The Government of Alberta held an information session to discuss the Land-use Framework and work towards a Lower Athabasca regional plan at the C2 on Sept. 8.

Glendon residents fed up with drug and alcohol abuse in their community and the limitations of the RCMP in dealing with errant behaviour discussed what they could do themselves to combat crime, at a public meeting at Glendon's Fire Hall last Wednesda

Harvest is proceeding at a "snail's pace," reported Director of Agriculture Services Matt Janz to MD council on Wednesday. Although not at the meeting, Janz's report said very little harvest is happening in the Lakeland.

Although the weather didn't quite co-operate for Sunday's leg of Ardmore Extreme 2010, organizers say the rain didn't slow anybody down during the Aug. 27-29 event.

The first annual Bike Night was held at the Cold Lake A&W on Aug. 26 and by all accounts the night was an incredible success.

A young woman originally from Bonnyville returned home this summer with an accomplishment she's eager to share.

The first family friendly music festival found its way to Cold Lake last Thursday. The Sonshine Music Festival provided fans with a place to sit, eat and enjoy the music. However, many in the crowd stayed standing the whole time.

MD of Bonnyville council held a public hearing on Aug. 25 to hear concerns about developments in the area. Around 25 people attended the hearing, expressing concerns and offering suggestions to developers and council.