Rural residents are being reminded to keep an eye on their dogs. The M.D.’s Public Safety Department is urging to ensure their dogs are properly secured on their property because of an increase in dog-at-large complaints. In a press released sent Friday, the M.D. said that when these licensed dogs …
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Adventure Park opens for soft launch today and tomorrow
Residents can now enjoy the newest, and perhaps the most unique feature in the Lakeland area. The Kinosoo Ridge Aerial Adventure Park is open for a soft launch today (Friday) and Saturday for the public to come, climb, and scale the several Lakeland-area touches that are included in the park. …
Read More »Marion named Dr. Brosseau’s next Principal
A new Principal will be leading École Dr. Bernard Brosseau School into the 2022/23 school year. Joe Marion, who is the current Vice Principal at École Notre Dame Elementary School, will be stepping into the role of Principal next year. “I am humbled to be able to serve École Dr. …
Read More »UFO Landing Pad with artisan makers opens for the season
The St. Paul UFO Landing Pad opens today for the season. The tourist information center includes exhibits with local art, while also keeping with the designated UFO theme, which stems from the original 1967 Canadian Centennial project. It is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. The facility is …
Read More »Bonnyville Health Centre operating rooms and obstetrics to reopen June 1
Surgeries and obstetrical services are expected to resume at Bonnyville Health Centre on June 1, 2022 at 4 p.m. The facility’s operating rooms were temporarily closed at the end of April due to damage caused by a water leak. Patients with surgeries scheduled before June 1 have been contacted to …
Read More »Raising awareness about human trafficking
“…It is happening locally, and it is happening globally, and it is an issue.” While it’s a difficult subject to talk about, human trafficking, among the most egregious of crimes, does exist around us. On Wednesday, members of the Bonnyville Friendship Center, local dignitaries, pastors from Lakeview Gospel Church, elders, …
Read More »Green tinge in St. Paul Aquatic Centre water safe and acceptable for use AHS says
It isn’t quite that usual blue water, but it also isn’t a health or safety concern, health officials say. After the Christmas holidays, the water at the St. Paul Aquatic Centre has a green tinge after a super chlorination treatment of the pool was used to remedy a cloudiness issue. …
Read More »Terry Traumasaurus debuts ahead of EMS Week
The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority family has one new member. Terry Traumasaurus was unveiled at Station 5 in Bonnyville on Tuesday afternoon becoming the mascot for the EMS division. Terry joins Cellphone Sally, the 911 mascot, and Sparky, the fire division mascot. “He’s going to join them and help promote …
Read More »Premier Kenney steps down following leadership vote
Premier Jason Kenney announced he has resigned as UCP leader following narrowly receiving the majority of votes in his party confidence vote. Kenney’s leadership review voting results were released Wednesday evening and he received 51.4 per cent in favour. Roughly 34,000 votes were cast. Despite this, Kenney decided to step …
Read More »Fresh off of a Juno win, Brett Kissel to play Centerfield Music Festival
The local phenom is gearing up to play Centerfield Music Festival in St. Paul in a month’s time. “It’s the history — that’s the thing I’m most excited about.” Brett Kissel was grateful that he decided at the end of the day to go to the Juno Awards, instead of …
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