Bonnyville News

BONNYVILLE - The Town of Bonnyville has approved franchise fee increases for both natural gas and electricity, which will result in an average of $1 per month increase on natural gas utility bills for residents, and $1.

The Lakeland Gymkhana Association came to Cherry Grove to host an event for all ages on Sept. 7-8.

The MD of Bonnyville has approved the change in use of a property that was formerly used as a bed and breakfast to institutional use for a proposed group home.

Glendon- The Village of Glendon held another annual Pyrogy festival at Pyrogy park on Sept 7.

"NLPS can confirm that Janelle Arnold has been employed with the division as a teacher at Duclos School for two years. This individual is no longer at an NLPS school," according to Northern Lights Public Schools.

A Bonnyville elementary teacher has been charged with sexual offences, according to RCMP. The victim is not a current student of Duclos School or the accused.

The Bonnyville Jr A Pontiacs took the first game of the season to overtime at the RJ Lalonde Arena in Bonnyville, ultimately losing 4-3 against the Battlefords North Stars.

Town of Bonnyville council unanimously approved Coun. Kayla Blanchette’s request to pursue presidency of the Family and Community Services Association of Alberta, during their Aug. 27 council meeting.

The Bonneau family are third generation farmers running Charlotte Lake Farms, and they’ve hosted another annual U-Pick Pumpkin Paradise Patch on Sept. 7 for their opening day with more openings on the horizon this season. 

On Sept. 6, Lakeland Credit Union, Co-operators Insurance, and Lakeland Co-op, partnered to host a free drive-in movie for the community.