Bonnyville News

Optimism and the desire to create global change for the better seem to shine brightest in youth. Free the Children's We Day is a way to celebrate that youthful exuberance towards making a positive difference in the world.

Genia Leskiw, MLA for Bonnyville – Cold Lake, was named chair of Premier Alison Redford's new Cabinet Policy Committee on Education.

Julie Kriaski admits there's not much she can do about a huge industrial park that will be built directly across from her home over the next few years.

Young scientists at Cold Lake High School had the opportunity to learn from industry leaders in design, special effects, and adventure at the Osum Innovation Challenge.

Ask any qualified plumber, electrician or carpenter about their job and they will invariably detail how important their tools are to their profession. It's no different for doctors or nurses.

A “critical” bus driver shortage in the Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) has Matt Richter, director of transportation for the board, worried if it gets any worse, they may not be able to continue offering in-town busing for numerous students.

Residents of Bonnyville had the unique opportunity this weekend to participate in a variety of workshops and demonstrations in Bonnyville's first Arts Days, an event that organizers hope to make annual.

Town council has thrown its full support behind Mayor Ernie Isley, who strongly criticized the provincial government for its decision to leave the Town out of negotiations regarding the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range (CLAWR) tax reassessment.

It was an announcement Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland had been waiting for years to sign. It's also an agreement Copeland said will finally allow Cold Lake to become sustainable in the long term.

Willy McGregor said he can still hear the sweet sounds of Vera Lynn and the Andrew Sisters performing for thousands of Canadian troops over in England during the Second World War almost 70 years ago.