A major annual event in Lac La Biche that had sky-high hopes for another weekend of outdoor excitement–has been cancelled. Festival of Speed organizers pulled the pin on the 38th annual event earlier this month after not getting approval from Alberta Health Services for an exemption to host the series …
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More than 65 fraud reports to the Bonnyville RCMP in 2020
The Bonnyville RCMP are providing tips to avoid being the victim of persistent scams. Bonnyville RCMP received more than 65 reports of fraud in 2020. Many of these include phone calls of fraudsters claiming to be the Canadian Revenue Agency and asking for payment, or from a computer company saying …
Read More »Elk Point RCMP investigating two shooting incidents in Frog Lake
Two shooting incidents are currently under investigation by Elk Point RCMP in Frog Lake. On February 8, Elk Point RCMP was dispatched to a report of a shooting at the Centex gas station in Frog Lake. Police said the complainant reported she arrived at the gas station and noticed three …
Read More »Suspects with scrap metal charged with break and enter near Bonnyville
Two people have been arrested and charged with break and enter and theft after police seized items believed to be stolen on Tuesday. On Monday morning at approximately 9:30 a.m., members from the RCMP’s Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit (LCRU) were conducting proactive patrols in the Bonnyville area and located a …
Read More »RCMP investigate break and enters at same Lac La Biche business within days
Police are investigating two break and enters that happened just days apart at the same Lac La Biche business. Lac La Biche RCMP responded to a break and enter call at 5:00am on Sunday morning at the Lac La Biche Stationers on 101 Avenue. RCMP said their investigation revealed that …
Read More »Bonnyville Friendship Centre and Blue Quills University approved for mental health funding
Two Lakeland area facilities have been approved for a provincial mental health grant. The Bonnyville Friendship Centre and University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills outside of St. Paul have been approved in Phase 1 of the Community Grant Funding Program in early February. This funding is part of the Alberta …
Read More »LCSD hosting Virtual Town Halls this Tuesday and next for 2021-22 school plan
In order for Lakeland Catholic School Division to finish a major part of their school planning for the next year, they want to hear from parents and other community stakeholders. LCSD has held a survey and now is looking to engage in virtual town halls to provide feedback for the …
Read More »Eight deaths now linked to Extendicare Bonnyville outbreak
Two additional deaths have been linked to the current COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Bonnyville as of Monday. That means there are now eight deaths linked to the care home and 11 total related to COVID within the M.D. of Bonnyville, as listed on the province’s virus data map. An Alberta …
Read More »Bonnyville RCMP looking for community feedback
Residents with questions or concerns for the Bonnyville RCMP can have their voice heard. The RCMP and acting detachment commander Sgt. Kim Hillier want to hear from community members in the Bonnyville and area who have comments, concerns, or constructive input. This includes residents of the town, M.D., Glendon, Fort …
Read More »Notice: Water main break at 47 Street in Bonnyville
A water main break will cause some disruptions for Bonnyville residents who live on 47 and 47A Street. Water will be shut off due for one hour Friday night from 6:00-7:00pm and for one hour Saturday morning between 7:00-8:00am. The Town recommends using this time to fill extra jugs and …
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