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Traffic detour reported along Highway 55

Traffic detour reported along Highway 55

A traffic detour has been reported along Highway 55 east of the Riverhurst Hall, Sunday afternoon. Please avoid the area.
MD moves toward digital public notifications over print despite calls of concern

MD moves toward digital public notifications over print despite calls of concern

In a split vote, the MD of Bonnyville council approved a Public Notification Bylaw that changes how the municipality is required to advertise public notices and inform MD residents. The bylaw allows the MD to share municipal information in a largely digital manner.
Fast-track program could help Ukrainian refugees with engineering technology backgrounds get back to work

Fast-track program could help Ukrainian refugees with engineering technology backgrounds get back to work

Refugees with engineering technology backgrounds are getting a leg up with two initiatives being offered by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), designed to get foreign-trained professionals assessed, accredited and working in the province sooner.
Search warrant uncovers $40,000 worth of stolen items

Search warrant uncovers $40,000 worth of stolen items

While investigating a business break in that occurred on Feb. 5, Bonnyville RCMP tracked the alleged suspect to their primary residence and recovered an estimated $40,000 worth of stolen equipment, including a Kubota tractor that had been stolen in July of 2022.
Man injured by bear spray in Bonnyville grocery parking lot

Man injured by bear spray in Bonnyville grocery parking lot

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a St. Paul man wanted in connection to an assault that took place in the parking lot of a Bonnyville grocery store on Feb. 10.
Minister Nixon tours FCSS throughout the Lakeland

Minister Nixon tours FCSS throughout the Lakeland

Bad habits highlighted by RCMP Operation Cold Start

Bad habits highlighted by RCMP Operation Cold Start

In the same week that Bonnyville RCMP was taking part in Operation Cold Start – locating 85 vehicles idling unattended with keys inside – police also received nine reports of vehicle thefts in the Bonnyville area. Only four of those vehicles have been recovered. 
Bonnyville RCMP looking for missing 33-year-old woman

Bonnyville RCMP looking for missing 33-year-old woman

Bonnyville RCMP are wanting to locate 33-year-old Stephanie Gadwa. Stephanie was last seen on Feb. 11, in Bonnyville.
Family day comes early for Yaks players, Pontiacs continue seven game win streak

Family day comes early for Yaks players, Pontiacs continue seven game win streak

Bonyville Jr. A Pontiacs are on a roll having won 10 out of their last 11 games. Last week was also a very special time for players who have travelled far distances to play with the Jr. A team.
Council decision to rescind Victims of Fire Policy delayed again

Council decision to rescind Victims of Fire Policy delayed again

The decision on whether or not the MD of Bonnyville will keep or rescind the Financial Assistance for Victims of Fire Policy, has once again been left unresolved. Council has decided to bring the matter to a committee of the whole meeting for possible amendments to the policy.