Promoting Inclusion – Celebrating Diversity The first ever Pride Day will be held in St. Paul on Saturday, June 22nd. Volunteer Jonathan Berube says the event is designed to bring people together and strengthen the sense of community, while showing support and love to the LGBTQ2 (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, …

A local law firm is looking at restoring justice for Indigenous persons affected by “Indian Day Schools” in Bonnyville. Grey Wowk Spencer LLP has filed a lawsuit against the Federal & Provincial Government, as well as the Catholic Archdiocese and School Board for their involvement in the programming at Ecole …

Elk Point RCMP have arrested and charged Clifford Melton for number of theft related charged. On June 11, 2019, the Elk Point RCMP received information about a U-Haul truck involved in property crime in the area of Elk Point. While doing patrols, Elk Point RCMP members located the U-Haul on a …

Improvements to the Energy Centre continue as new tile is laid throughout the main floor. “We’ve come a long way with our recreation facilities,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “There has been a lot of traffic coming through the Energy Centre, especially with the new climbing wall and the second arena. …

Three males have been charged following an arson investigation. On June 7 2019, St. Paul RCMP were dispatched to a structure fire at 4937 45 Ave, St Paul.  The vacant residence was fully engulfed with fire when members arrived.  Members observed and followed a blood trail leaving the house to a neighbouring garage. …

On June 3, 2019 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Elk Point RCMP responded to a report of a shot being fired outside a residence in the Fishing Lake area. A white truck was reported fleeing a residence after shots were fired. No one was injured. Elk Point RCMP patrolled the area …

Image: Mr. Bauer being sprayed with ketchup & mustard  Students at Duclos Elementary school received a special treat at Wednesday’s Sports Day – the opportunity to douse a teacher with ketchup and mustard. It was all part of the Human Hotdog Challenge, where students raised money to help pay down …

The operation for the Moose Lake Fire is slowly wrapping up and the fire is classified as under control according to Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority Fire Chief, Jay Melvin. Melvin anticipates BRFA members will start pulling equipment off of the site tonight. Investigators from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry are still …

Image: Aerial footage of fire provide by the Municipal District of Bonnyville.  Firefighters won the battle against the wind this evening. After wind pushed the fire over the north and south fire breaks, fire crews pushed the fire back and contained it. The fire is now under control. Crews will …

Image: Aerial view of Moose Lake fire Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority Fire Chief Jay Melvin got a clearer picture of the Moose Lake fire this morning. Melvin did an aerial inspection around 8 a.m. It revealed the fire is being held at 110 hectares (272 acres). While there are some …