Bonnyville News

Fire and safety officials across the Lakeland are reminding people that the majority of wildfires are caused by humans.

KEHEWIN – Keepers of the Water representative Nigel Robinson gave a presentation opposing the carbon capture and storage (CCS) network that Pathways Alliance has proposed in the Lakeland region.

The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA) released a fire advisory for the MD of Bonnyville, Summer Village of Bonnyville Beach, the Summer Village of Pelican Narrows, and the Village of Glendon on April 15.

The Bonnyville Health Foundation hosted its 25th fundraiser gala on Saturday. Proceeds from the night will go toward mental health initiatives at the Bonnyville hospital, with the event itself acting as a beacon of hope for mental health awareness. 

GLENDON - After losing their previous building, the Glendon and District Historical Society (GDHS) has been fundraising for the construction of a new building that will be known as the Glendon and District Historical Centre.

Some of the shelters also reported seeing more animals surrendered to their facilities.

The Iron River Fire Department was called to a barn fire shortly after the theft of a fire truck, delaying response time.

Premier Academy coach Melissa Kirkendall shared her pride for their seven teams of cheerleaders who competed at the Take Flight event in Cold Lake that took place March 29 and 30.

Burnout coach Jana Cook recently gave a presentation entitled Burnout 101, sharing her expertise on how to spot and manage the effects of burnout - something she said affects 48 per cent of employees.

IRON RIVER – The Iron River Fire Department had one of its fire trucks stolen from the fire hall, during the early hours of April 10.