Bonnyville News

The Bonnyville District Beef Show and Sale persisted through some wild weather on May 31 to showcase the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Bonnyville RCMP charged two people following an investigation into vandalism that occurred at a neighbourhood playground in April.

During an MD of Bonnyville council meeting on May 14, the Bonnyville Agricultural Society was approved for $19,804 to rent tents, prepare the ground for the tents, and purchase panels, for the upcoming 4-H District Show and Sale.

This year's edition of the Bonnyville Pro Rodeo and Chuckwagon Races will take over the rodeo grounds June 6-9, offering the chance for the community to be entertained through four days of action.

Although concerns were heard regarding the expansion of a campsite in the MD of Bonnyville, council opted to move ahead with approving the request following discussions during a recent public hearing. 

On May 28, Esther Quiambao, general manager of planning and community service, presented a reformation of the MD of Bonnyville's grant process that was approved by council.

On May 24 and 25 Lakeland Heat Lacrosse Jr. B Tier 2 team played at the Bonnyville RJ Lalonde Arena.

On May 25, the Bonnyville Shooting Sports Association put on a free ladies' shoot, offering women of all skill levels the opportunity to learn about firearms. No gun license was required to participate, and 40 participants took part.

Rainy day bridge cleaning north of Bonnyville

A 55-year-old man was arrested after police received two separate calls regarding a pickup truck driving around the Sportsman Trailer park running into trailers and narrowly missing pedestrians.