The Bonnyville Pontiacs will officially hit the ice again this season. The Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Return to Play proposal has been approved by the province and players, coaches and support staff are currently self-isolating in preparation for training camp, which is scheduled to begin at the start of March. …
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BRFA expanding mental health training for their team
Firefighters take training courses to become certified to do the job, but the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority has expanded a different area of training, one that deals with the tolls the job can have. In 2019, the BRFA’s mental health focused programming began with a presentation on “Trauma Informed Leadership” …
Read More »Victim Services stats show domestic violence is up in disrupted 2020 year
Despite having their office doors closed for a few months last year, Cold Lake Victim Services did almost as many callouts in 2020 as their record-breaking year in 2019. When taking a look at the annual stats from the past year, Victim Services conducted 1100 referrals from the RCMP in …
Read More »Small business grant aimed at Bonnyville area shops affected by pandemic
If your business has spent $1000 on costs of personal protective equipment, or other measures forced by the pandemic, you could get some of it back. Bonnyville area businesses that have been affected by the pandemic could have an additional area of relief soon. The Town of M.D. of Bonnyville …
Read More »Kitscoty RCMP find stolen ATVs, guns, generators in search warrant
Three stolen ATVs missing for multiple years recovered during the search warrant. Guns, generators, and cash were found at a house east of Kitscoty after a search warrant was executed on Feb. 5. Kitscoty RCMP began investigating a stolen property complaint in December 2020 and with help from RCMP Auto …
Read More »RCMP charge two after police cruiser rammed in pursuit
Two people are facing charges after a police pursuit saw “several” attempts to ram into an RCMP cruiser, Bonnyville RCMP said on Friday. The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 11 at around 5:30pm. An RCMP member travelling through the Lac La Biche area reported an erratic driver who was displaying …
Read More »Assumption School closed for in-person classes until next week due to outbreak
Assumption School is closed to in-person classes until February 24 after positive COVID cases. On Monday, the school was open for parents to pick up the needed technology for at-home learning which is scheduled until next Wednesday. The junior high and high school is listed on Alberta Health’s school status …
Read More »NEAJBHL season over; Bonnyville Pontiacs hopeful for return soon
The North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League season is officially over. Hockey Alberta made the announcement last Wednesday that junior and senior hockey league play is finished for the season, with the exception of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, which is vying for a separate exemption from the province …
Read More »Lakeview Gospel Centre giving away goodies Family Day to lift spirits
While drive-thrus have been one of the only ways recently to pass out food and beverages, a Bonnyville church is piggybacking on the idea this Family Day. Lakeview Gospel Centre is offering hot chocolate and doughnuts on Family Day Monday from 2:00-4:00pm in a drive-thru style event with two draws …
Read More »M.D. of Bonnyville Council Highlights February 3 & 10
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT BONNYVILLE NO. 87 COUNCIL & COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS February 3 & 10, 2021 Keeping you informed of the services, business and development that affect YOU! Are You Having Issues With Your Natural Gas Flow? Council would like to hear from M.D. residents who are having issues with the …
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