Local News

An original member of the Bonnyville Pontiacs 1952 team will have the honour of dropping the puck to start the Senior Pontiacs 70th anniversary game Friday night at the RJ Lalonde Arena.

“We would not be able to operate without their generous assistance,” says Larry Lambert, chair of the local food bank’s board.

The Elk Point Elks won 6-5 and 8-6 over the past weekend.

Heading into 2023, County of St. Paul council has agreed to keep their pay the same as 2022.

A lapsed lease agreement with the provincial government has lead to the removal of a wooden gazebo on Bonnyville's Main Street. However, as to whether a new gazebo will be erected in the near future, the Town's CAO says 'I certainly would not rule out future gazebos as an idea.'

Last week, three MD of Bonnyville hamlets glowed a little brighter as the sun went down and triggering the lighting of new Christmas themed festoon lights in Ardmore, Fort Kent - and for the first time in Cherry Grove.

In front of an audience of parents and grandparents, Kindergarten classes from École Notre Dame Elementary School performed holiday carols on Dec. 8.

Some notable changes have taken effect when it comes to waste management in the MD of Bonnyville. The municipality is not only seeing higher traffic at most of its landfills but has also formed an agreement with the City of Cold Lake, allowing MD residents to drop off household waste at no cost, once registered.

The fifth annual Pack the Police Car event has been set and community members are being encouraged to donate non-perishable food items on Dec. 16.

Area Coun. Dale Hedrick said the skating rink gives youth in the community an opportunity to go out and be active, “and have some fun – be kids.”