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 …
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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 …
Read More »Pontiacs will get to play again; AJHL Return to Play plan approved by province
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. …
Read More »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 …
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