Bonnyville News

Every castaway has their reason for taking part in Survivor Lakeland. For some, it was the thrill of the competition, for others it was to help out a local charity. But for Bobbie Dudley, the 2017 sole survivor, it was about survival.

Residents of Bonnyville are tired of the parking situation at the Bonnyville Covenant Healthcare Centre. As it stands, parking at the healthcare centre is hard to come by.

The Town of Bonnyville naming committee is recognizing two individuals for their unique contributions to the community. The west end ball diamonds will be renamed the Paul Bougie Memorial Ballpark, after the former town councillor.

Lakeland Special Olympians are coming back from the 2017 Special Olympics with some hardware. Five local athletes headed to Medicine Hat from July 7 to 9 to participate in the Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games.

Lise Langridge believes there are two sides to every story, and for nearly four-weeks she will be paddling her way through the truth as she takes part in the Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage.

Things are looking a little green at Moose Lake. That's because of the cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.

The Town of Bonnyville held their regular council meeting on Tuesday, July 11.

The Bonnyville Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) passed second and third reading following a public hearing. Last Tuesday (July 4), the Town and MD of Bonnyville hosted a public hearing during a joint council meeting as part of the IDP process.

Revving engines and tough competition were a common occurrence at the Buster Ingram Memorial Raceway. From July 8 to 9, 150 riders of all skill levels took part in round three of the Alberta Dirt Rider Association (ADRA) Provincial Race Series.

Things at Muriel Lake are looking up. That was the consensus shared at the Muriel Lake Basin Management Society (MLBMS) annual general meeting on Sunday, July 9.