Local News

The impact of a string of mailbox thefts in the Town of Bonnyville could have a greater effect for residents whose boxes were targeted culprit(s) overnight Dec. 15 and Dec. 20.

Despite a winter storm, community members in Bonnyville showed up to deliver Knights of Columbus Christmas food hampers and bags of wrapped toys collected through the Santa's Elves Program.

New life saving equipment has been added to Bonnyville Ambulance inventory thanks to purchases made by the Summer Village of Bonnyville Beach council. A total of five state-of-the-art devices will assist Bonnyville paramedics when treating patients in cardiac arrest, says the Bonnyville Regional Deputy Fire Chief.

Volunteers arrived early Christmas Day at the Bonnyville Friendship Centre to prepare a hot holiday meal for community members in need. The hot meal was the first ever to be served up on Christmas Day at the centre, made possible by the support of a local company.

The board game is focused on strategy and chance, according to its creator Sue Warholik. She says the game can be played by people of all ages, making it a “great family game.” 

Significant changes to the MD of Bonnyville’s Snow Plowing Policy were approved by council on Dec. 14, with the intention to reduce the overall operational costs and provide clear guidelines on what will remain covered by the municipal program.

A provincial report from the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters speaks to some of the challenges experienced by women's shelters across the province.

JAWS and Royals to rematch in the new year

More than 160 families in the community were given a helping hand through this year's Community Christmas Hamper program in St. Paul and area.

Local dancers from the United Youth Ballet Company performed 'The Nutcracker’ in front of Lakeland audiences at Llodyminster’s Vic Juba Community Theatre on Dec. 18.