Bonnyville News

Colin and Mary Balan, residents of the Eastbourne area in the MD of Bonnyville, have been chosen as the recipient of the 2016 ATB Farm Family Award. "It's humbling. It's really nice to be recognized," said Colin Balan.

A new group in Bonnyville aims to empower teenage girls and give them a safe place to hang out outside of school. The Bonnyville Empowerment and Education Café, better known as the BEE Café, started up for its first full year earlier this month.

Over 1,000 people are more educated on fire safety, thanks to the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority's annual open house.

Provincial test results have the Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) division pleased with the performance in schools, however, there is room to grow. “We're really happy with how the students are doing overall.

Tanner Boser of Bonnyville was able to defend his Unified Heavyweight title against Joe Yager in Edmonton at Unified 28. Boser was coming off of a win back in June against Tony Lopez and was hoping to keep that momentum in the Oct. 1 fight.

Former radio personality and independent author Sharon Mallon was in Bonnyville over the Thanksgiving weekend to speak about her book, The Gift of Adultery.

Duclos School in Bonnyville will have a new addition to its playground this week. A new eight-piece structure will feature accessible and sensory equipment for children with sensory needs and mobility issues.

The Bonnyville Voyageurs secured the third seed for their upcoming playoff run with a win against the St. Paul Lions at Walsh Field on Oct. 6. The game started off with good pressure from the Voyageurs defence.

Local officials are voicing their opposition to a federally-implemented carbon tax. On Oct.

Safety is important for kids, whether they are on or off the ice. This hockey season, one thing to keep in mind is the age and fit of your child's hockey gear.