Bonnyville News

The following is a list of the top 11 to 25 most read stories on Lakeland Today in 2023.

The past year was another year filled with news across the Lakeland and beyond - although in an odd twist, the top read story at Lakeland Today was a story published more than two years ago.

The Town of Bonnyville approved its 2024 Interim Operating and Capital Budgets on Dec. 12, which will likely result in a two per cent tax increase, and a four per cent increase to utility and garbage fees.

With some parts of the province grappling with drought conditions, many areas around the province are now reporting low water levels because of below average snowpack and precipitation in recent months.

Timberwolf Environmental Services recently won the trailblazer award for Alberta Construction Safety Association at an annual conference held in Calgary, winning the award in back-to-back years.

The MD of Bonnyville is hoping to get a provincial grant application to foster northern and regional economic development.

The St. John's United Church in Bonnyville continued with a 30-year tradition of hosting its Night of Music Dec. 10. Since its early beginnings, the Christmas season event has raised funds in support of the local women's shelter.

The Town of Bonnyville awarded their longstanding employees with service awards on Dec. 12.

On Dec. 16, the Knights of Columbus delivered 302 food hampers to families in need - an increase from last year’s 279.