Bonnyville News

"It’s very humbling to be to be able to finish up my career in my hometown doing what I love around the people that I love, and I do understand that I've got great big shoes to fill," expressed Dan Heney on his promotion to regional fire chief.

For the first time, photos of the floats participating in the Bonnyville Santa Claus Parade will be posted online by the Town where residents can vote for their favourite float.

At the beginning of December, the Alberta government announced a $140-million investment over four years to support the addition of publicly funded treatment spaces and other programs to increase access for addiction prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery resources.

Police obtained a warrant for the arrest of a 37-year-old woman from Cold Lake and are hoping the public can help locate her.

On a fiercely brisk Saturday afternoon, Bonnyville’s first responders and Victim Services Unit were present on Main Street to collect toys, food and cash donations for local organizations.

The Bonnyville fire department used the Jaws of Life to remove a man from his vehicle following a single vehicle collision outside the Town of Bonnyville on Highway 28 near Township Road 610. The condition of the man is unknown.

Bonnyville Jr A Pontiacs return to the Restriction Exemption Program for home games, however, many Lakeland arenas that are not operating under the Government of Alberta’s REP have opted to implement the CMOH Order 44, which means masking and social distancing measures remain in place – and eating or drinking are prohibited.

Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole has asked the House of Commons to investigate alleged workplace harassment claims against the Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs.

This winter season the MD has been grooming several cross-country ski trails at the Muriel Lake Park and reporting live status conditions of each trail.

Heading into the holiday season, motorists can expect increased checkstops this month, according to Bonnyville RCMP.