Bonnyville News

Area teachers used a few hours with Education Minister Dave Hancock last week to voice their views and concerns about the future of the system they teach in.

Cenovus Energy has almost doubled its daily oil production at its key Foster Creek project north of Cold Lake in the past year.

The unexpected approval of a $2.3 million conditional grant to the Town of Bonnyville is expected to force some tough decisions on the town's capital projects list.

”I couldn't be prouder. This is the best show, the best audience, and they were fantastic,” co-director Nathalie Reid said after the final performance of Seussical the Musical on Saturday.

Despite challenges for agricultural producers, Maurice Campeau says farming is the perfect occupation. “It's a lifestyle, it's not a job,” he says. “Everyday is an adventure.” For Campeau, that adventure includes working with unusual livestock.

A shopping mall for Bonnyville would bring more potential retail competitors, but it could also generate something positive for existing businesses, according to some local storeowners.

“I'm usually pretty good 'til the lights go out, and then I start shaking,” says lead actress Kelsey Kissel. Kissel played the role of Meg Wheeler in Glendon School Drama Club's presentation of Ask Any Girl on April 23 and 24.

Landowners looking to do essential burning can now do so with caution — and permits. The MD of Bonnyville lifted the fire ban on Monday, thanks to recent showers and snowfalls. A fire advisory continues.

For Pascale Proteau, painting has been a method of baring her soul to herself. It has helped her understand and cope with her past, and served as an important type of therapy.

A Glendon man afflicted with severe scoliosis and who has difficulty walking won't go to jail, despite the Crown's recommendation that he do time behind bars.