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Bonnyville RCMP are considering whether or not charges should be laid against a driver whose broken boat trailer is suspected of sparking several small grass fires along Highway 660.

Members of the public are being asked to keep a look out for a blue and white 2007 dirt bike that was stolen from a Bonnyville business on July 6.

Staffing shortages anticipated over the summer led to announcements of temporary reductions to services at the Bonnyville Health Centre that include a full pause to obstetric care and disruptions to surgeries from July 25 to Sept. 6.

Stolen rifle seized

The Town of Bonnyville is looking for three members of the community and one youth in Grade 11 or 12 to take part in a newly formed Economic Development and Tourism Committee. The deadline to apply is July 29.

With temperatures expected to reach nearly 30 degrees, Air Show attendees are encouraged to bring sunscreen, earplugs and refillable water containers but are asked to leave large beach umbrellas and pop-up tents at home.

Over the last week, Bonnyville RCMP were involved in 145 investigations involving a wide range of offences from mischief, break and enters, vehicle theft and theft from businesses.

A joint investigation by Bonnyville and Lac La Biche RCMP into a break and enter that occurred at an oil site north of Glendon has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old from Lac La Biche and a warrant for the arrest of a 36-year-old man from Beaver Lake Cree Nation.

Tyler Blake, who was on release order where curfew conditions were imposed on him, was reported by police to have not been at home on July 1 during a curfew check. The 33-year-old was alleged to have been found later that night in possession of a stolen truck and trailer.

A 24-year-old man from Lloydminster was arrested by RCMP for allegedly stealing a significant amount of cash from a VLT lounge in Bonnyville. Police say the suspect changed his appearance to avoid capture.