Bonnyville News

On Thursday a packed house at Players Lounge confirmed once again that the Lakeland is as generous as it is classy. The ride auction lead-up to Dream Wheels Weekend in Bonnyville and Cold Lake Aug.

ADG Agri-Industries is increasing capacity at its Lloydminster canola processing facility. The project will include a second unloading bay and double grading capacity.

Ernie Isley is "starting to enjoy the job" as mayor of Bonnyville and that is why he'll be seeking a third term come this October's municipal election. "I started to enjoy it more than I thought I would," Isley told the Nouvelle recently.

Chuck Smith walked onto the open field and the world of Haying in the 30s, and a rush of memories came back to him – the smell of fresh cut hay and homemade bread and the noise of threshing machines and children laughing as they played in the barn.

Some of Bonnyville's employers are saying business is picking up – and that if they're not hiring now, they will be in the near future. Major employers in the Lakeland region say they did not lose jobs due to the economic downturn.

This summer a lot of people are more than a little concerned about the health of willows in northeastern Alberta. Many have observed that the foliage on a lot of willows, over a huge area, has turned brown.

New changes that came into effect at the end of July will put the onus on sellers to provide more details about horses and their physical appearance and condition, something Miles Wowk is hoping will mean a long-term benefit for the industry.

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) recently announced that Canada has secured an agreement with China to resume imports of Canadian beef in a staged process, beginning with boneless beef from animals that are 30 months old or less at the time

An Edmonton band with local roots returned to perform at the Flint Field House on July 23. Sounscape performed an hour-long set of rock n' roll before Vancouver's Bif Naked hit the stage with an acoustic set of songs.

Since its founding over 800 years ago, the Franciscan monastic order has focused on the lessons of its founder, St. Francis of Assisi - namely, live by the example of Jesus Christ. St.