Bonnyville News

Two local farms are getting ready to open their gates to the public as part of the province-wide initiative to get more people in the know about agriculture.

A local aboriginal artist is keeping his ancestral traditions alive through his creations.

Renovations of the local seniors' lodge are about to begin as the provincial government has announced an eight-digit grant for the much-needed facility. Minister of Seniors and Housing Lori Sigurdson announced a cash injection of $10.

The Town of Bonnyville has awarded a bid for the next phase of the 51 Ave. improvements. Kichton Contracting, whose offices are in Edmonton and Lloydminster, came in with the lowest bid of $3.6 million for construction on 51 Ave.

More than a decade of waiting is finally over, as the province has announced funding for the regional waterline. “For two days I was doing the happy dance. I was ecstatic.

While everyone in Bonnyville was out in full-force to celebrate Canada Day last Friday, a large number of people had an additional milestone to celebrate.

A much-loved teacher was commemorated at Iron River School's end of the year celebrations that also happened to be a major milestone for the school itself.

Clothed in colourful, traditional costumes, indigenous dancers wowed hundreds at Bonnyville's annual Aboriginal Day celebrations.

A number of family services in Bonnyville will be expanding their scope after a cash injection from the provincial government.

The Northern Lights School Division has decided to change their name to better represent their status as a public school. The division will now be known as Northern Lights Public Schools, as decided by the board of trustees at their June 21 meeting.