Local News

On the afternoon of August 23, 2025, Bonnyville & District SPCA celebrated 25 years of service in the community.

Rodeo Week in St. Paul got off to a wild and western start on Sunday with the Ranch Rodeo at the Clancy Richard Arena.

The sound of roaring engines and clouds of dust filled the Cherry Grove Ag Grounds on Aug. 23 as the community gathered for the annual lawn tractor races, an event that has grown from a backyard rivalry into one of the area’s most unique summer traditions.

Municipalities in the St. Paul region are launching a survey to gather public input on rural transit needs. The survey is open to residents 15 and older and aims to identify potential solutions to transportation challenges in the area.

A 36-year-old man was found safe.

The FCSS is accepting donations for its annual back-to-school clothing drive at St. Louis Parish Hall on Sept. 2. The LFRN, which works closely with the Bonnyville FCSS, is also running the “Give School Supplies a Second Life” school supply drive until Sept. 15.

While the Iron Horse Trail had less traffic this year due to a series of fire prevention closures, the Riverland Recreational Trail Society (RRTS) had a variety of needed repairs on its Aug. 18 meeting agenda.

The event provides an opportunity for people to sell unwanted items from their home that may otherwise find their way into local landfills.

The Museum was chosen for the award for its contributions to community education

The sporting event, which helps to raise money for the Portage College Athletic Association (PCAA), got underway on the morning of Aug. 21 at the Lac La Biche Golf and Country Club.