Bonnyville News

RCMP in Bonnyville have reported responding to several vehicle thefts and break-and-enters during the first week of December, which comes on the heels of several vehicle thefts and break-ins reported the week prior.

In November, the UCP government announced that Nurse Practitioners (NPs) can set up their own publicly funded private practices as soon as January to help with staff shortages, which could be a welcome addition to rural areas struggling to attract he

Indigenous youth from the Lakeland region release a five-track EP followed by performance at the National Music Centre in Calgary.

This year's Sparkle in the Park has an impressive 53 displays, up from 21 last year. The event takes place at the Cold Lake MD of Bonnyville Campground Dec. 4 to 9.

Lakeland Lodge has secured $300,000 in government funding to renew and update units within its senior apartments and community housing complexes.

The Festival of Trees took place at the C2 Centre on Dec. 2 and 3, drawing crowds of people while also raising funds for the Bonnyville Health Foundation.

Home businesses in the Town of Bonnyville may soon see their last annual development permit renewal form, if Town council approves an amendment to its Land Use Bylaw following a public hearing on Dec. 15.

On Nov. 28, Bonnyville and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) presented their budget to the Town of Bonnyville council for the upcoming year.

The Bonnyville Pontiacs of the AJHL made an exciting new addition this week acquiring forward Myles Gauld from the Camrose Kodiaks in exchange for forward Ludo Tardif.