A Bonnyville man is facing charges after being caught in the act stealing mail. On Monday, March 13 just before 9:00pm, Bonnyville RCMP went to the post office during a break and enter. Police said they found a suspect in the midst of breaking into individual mailboxes. Ashley Klassen, 39, …
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Quinton Gove commits to Amherst College
Bonnyville Pontiacs defenceman announced his commitment to an NCAA Division III team on Monday. Quinton Gove, who was acquired mid-season from the NCDC, will be going to Amherst College next season. The 20-year-old from Ypsilanti, MI collected 3 goals and 15 assists in 42 games with the Yaks this season. …
Read More »Bonnyville Pontiacs defeat the Lloyd Bobcats in six games
Matteo Giampa scored two beautiful goals, Mike Cataldo lit the lamp shorthanded, and Bodee Weiss made 30 saves as the Bonnyville Pontiacs took Game 6 by a 5-2 score to advance to the second round of AJHL playoffs. The Yaks, after winning in overtime on home ice in Game 5 …
Read More »HEB hosting pruning workshop
To prune or not to prune? That’s one of the questions that will be answered at the upcoming Pruning Workshop at H.E. Bourgoin Middle School. The workshop will be presented by Joan Engler from E-Tree, The Tree Fam on March 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the school. …
Read More »Yaks and Bobcats tied 2-2 in series after double OT loss
Jayven Leslie broke the deadlock after five minutes of double overtime and the Lloyd Bobcats took Game 4 by a 5-4 score, knotting up the series against the Bonnyville Pontiacs two games apiece. The Pontiacs, after winning decisively 7-4 in Game 3 on Tuesday, found a way to comeback from …
Read More »Council adopts revised land use bylaw
In late February, Council adopted an updated version of the City’s Land Use Bylaw (LUB). The previous LUB was created in 2010 and had been amended several times. The City of Cold Lake’s 2019 annexation, changes to the City’s Municipal Development Plan in 2021, and previous changes by the Government …
Read More »Cold Lake RCMP look for information on shooting
Cold Lake RCMP are looking for more information regarding a shooting that happened last Friday. On March 10, Cold Lake RCMP received a complaint of a shooting in the area of 50 Ave., in Cold Lake. Police say the two suspects, a male and a female, shot the front door …
Read More »St. Paul Canadiens advance to NEAJBHL Final
The St. Paul Canadiens will get a chance at redemption. The Yens defeated the Vermilion Tigers in six games on Monday night with another overtime victory, this time 2-1 thanks to a goal from Louis-David Fournier. It’s the second series winner for Fournier, who has elevated his play once again …
Read More »Yaks split at home vs Bobcats, head to Lloyd tied 1-1
The Bonnyville Pontiacs had four different goal scorers and Cole Tisdale made all 20 saves as the Yaks levelled their first round playoff series against the Lloyd Bobcats on Saturday night with a 4-0 win. It was a much needed response for the Pontiacs after Game 1, where the Bobcats …
Read More »Bonnyville Pontiacs dominate All-Rookie-Team, League All-Stars
It’s one of the best showings in Bonnyville Pontiacs history. On Monday, the Alberta Junior Hockey League announced it’s All-Star Teams and All-Rookie Teams, with the Yaks receiving three nods for each of the division selections. Matteo Giampa, Nico Beaudoin, and Jack Budd were named to the North Division All-Star …
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