Bonnyville News

A loss to Spruce Grove on Friday night capped off a stretch of three home games in four nights from the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs, which saw the team collect four out of a possible six points.

A local man has received recognition for a much-loved charity event he started five years ago that has raised thousands of dollars for the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton.

Cold Lake city council took advantage of some one-on-one time with Bonnyville – Cold Lake MLA Scott Cyr to quiz him on local issues including funding for Highway 28 and ID 349.

Local artist Patricia Coulter is having a whirlwind of a year, as her paintings are being featured on a national stage.

Despite being short a few key players, the Cold Lake Ice rallied to hand the first place Wainwright Bisons their second loss of the season.

For four decades, the Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre has remained an integral part of the community. “The Friendship Centre is a gem in our community,” said Bonnyville Mayor Gene Sobolewski.

President Barack Obama's veto of the Keystone XL pipeline upset stakeholders across Canada earlier this month, but his characterization of Canadian crude oil as "dirty" added insult to injury for many in Alberta.

Students at Notre Dame High School took a brief moment to live the life of the homeless on Friday night. A group of 47 students participated in Hungry for the Homeless, an event which saw the kids stay outside for several hours on Nov.

Another provincial football title could be won on Walsh Field this Saturday as the Bonnyville Bandits will host the Cardston Jr. Cougars in the Tier III provincial bantam final.

On Dec. 5 Bonnyville will be having its first Santa Claus parade in over a decade. As of Nov. 10 a total of 30 floats had registered for the parade, which was more than enough support the town needed to declare the event a go.