Bonnyville News

Alberta Energy Minister Ron Liepert wasn't in promise-making mode when he visited the Cold Lake oilsands on Friday, but acknowledged there's "some validation" to the contention this region sits in the shadow of Fort McMurray.

Bitumen production from Alberta's oilsands jumped 14 per cent in 2009, and now accounts for over 76 per cent of all oil produced in this province.

Real estate selling prices are up in the Lakeland for the first five months of 2010, particularly in the Town of St. Paul and the M.D. of Bonnyville.

If she knows her secret, Rebecca Moon isn't quick to share it, nor does seem particularly interested in bragging when she's asked about repeating as the raiser of the grand champion steer in the Bonnyville District 4H Show and Sale.

Significant urban fringe residential development with city-style services in the MD of Bonnyville took another step forward last week with the approval of first reading of an area structure plan for a 300-lot residential subdivision on the fringe of

Westlock-St. Paul MP Brian Storseth says he would welcome the auditor general reviewing the expenses of Canada's MPs and senators.

Residential growth in the MD of Bonnyville has more to do with the lifestyle offered with a larger lot than it does with a relatively low tax bill, says MD Reeve Ed Rondeau.

Bonnyville residents walking or driving by the intersection of 45th Avenue and 42rd Street in the past week or so may have noticed an unusual site — brightly coloured lanterns on the ground or hanging in the trees next to an apartment block on the no

Scantily clad bikini girls and male dancers haven't yet been asked by local officials to quit strutting their stuff in local bars. RCMP Const.

Coun. Jim Cheverie wants to know more about the state of the Town of Bonnyville's financial reserves in the wake of George Cuff's report on the City of Cold Lake.