Bonnyville News

The MD of Bonnyville council passed a balanced $82.8 million interim budget for 2016, allocating approximately half its funds to road improvements and maintenance. Council approved the budget at a Nov. 25 meeting, where $40.

Local residents will be subject to a two per cent tax increase in 2016, as the Town of Bonnyville looks to help offset the harsh realities of a struggling economy. Council agreed to the slight increase at their Nov.

Students at Notre Dame High School will have a new program to enter into in 2016, as the school is adding a fully certified cosmetology course.

What should the Town of Bonnyville do about the local swimming pool? That is the question councillors are preparing to address, as local residents continue to voice their displeasure over the declining state of the pool.

A clubroot policy is now in effect across the MD of Bonnyville, meaning farmers in contravention of the policy can have their fields destroyed. “Clubroot is a very drastic invasion of our lands,” said Reeve Ed Rondeau.

After a major fentanyl bust in Bonnyville, local RCMP are on high alert as the dangerous drug grows in popularity on the streets. "Unfortunately there is always a concern," said Sgt. Sarah Parke with the Bonnyville RCMP.

There is renewed hope that a regional waterline could be closer than ever after the province announced new funding for the Water for Life program.

The Bonnyville Bandits high-flying offence was at it again this past weekend, embarrassing the visiting Cardston Cougars en route to a provincial championship.

Bonnyville's diversity was on full display at the Bonnyville Community Church, as its congregants and other locals gathered under one roof to celebrate their cultures through cuisine.

While many companies in the oil and gas industry are shedding workers to cut costs, Imperial Oil has decided to look elsewhere to save money.