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Bonnyville
Town
Town of Bonnyville
Grain elevators, 1974
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Motto: It's Multi-Natural
Location in the MD of Bonnyville No. 87
BonnyvilleLocation of Bonnyville in Alberta
Coordinates: 54°16′05″N 110°43′49″W / 54.26806°N 110.73028°W / 54.26806; -110.73028
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Northern Alberta
Planning region	Lower Athabasca
Municipal district	Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87
Incorporated
• Village	September 19, 1929
• Town	February 3, 1948
Government
• Mayor	Elisa Brosseau
• Governing body	Bonnyville Town Council
• MP	Shannon Stubbs (Conservative)—Lakeland
• MLA	Scott Cyr (United Conservative Party) — Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul
Area
• Land	14.17 km (5.47 sq mi)
Elevation	564 m (1,850 ft)
Population
• Total	6,404
• Density	452.1/km (1,171/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)
Forward sortation area	T9N
Area codes	+1-780, +1-587
Highways	Highway 28 Buffalo Trail
Waterways	Moose Lake Beaver River
Website	Official website

Bonnyville is a town situated in East Northern Alberta, Canada between Cold Lake and St. Paul. The Municipal District (MD) of Bonnyville No. 87 surrounds the community.

The community derives its name from Father Bonnin, a Roman Catholic priest.

Geography

Bonnyville is located on the north shore of Jessie Lake. The lake is an important staging area for thousands of migrating birds, and therefore attracts birdwatchers. Other nearby lakes include Moose Lake and Muriel Lake.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Bonnyville had a population of 6,404 living in 2,537 of its 2,986 total private dwellings, a change of 7.2% from its 2016 population of 5,975. With a land area of 14.17 km (5.47 sq mi), it had a population density of 451.9/km (1,170.5/sq mi) in 2021.

The population of the Town of Bonnyville according to its 2017 municipal census is 6,422, a change of -7.2% from its 2014 municipal census population of 6,921.

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Bonnyville recorded a population of 5,975 living in 2,281 of its 2,706 total private dwellings, a -3.9% change from its 2011 population of 6,216. With a land area of 14.18 km (5.47 sq mi), it had a population density of 421.4/km (1,091.3/sq mi) in 2016.

Population controversy

The determination of the Town of Bonnyville's population has been subject to controversy since 2006. Statistics Canada's February 2017 release of the population and dwelling counts from the 2016 census reported an overall population of 5,417, which was 1,504 residents fewer than 6,921 permanent residents the municipality counted in its own census conducted in 2014, and 799 less than the 6,216 counted in Statistics Canada's 2011 census. The population count as initially reported by Statistics Canada resulted in a change of -12.9%, which gave Bonnyville the distinction of being the municipality in Canada, among those with at least 5,000 inhabitants, that experienced the greatest percentage loss in population between 2011 and 2016. The Town of Bonnyville disputed the 2016 census results and conducted its own census in 2017 that counted a population of 6,422, which was 1,005 higher than the 2016 population published by Statistics Canada and 499 less than what the town had counted in 2014. Later in 2017, Statistics Canada issued a revised 2016 population count of 5,975 for Bonnyville, 558 higher than the originally reported population of 5,417.

Language

Although English is the dominant language in Bonnyville, it is home to a notable Franco-Albertan minority. Its most common non-official mother tongues are Tagalog and Ukrainian.

Visible minorities and Aboriginals

Economy

Bonnyville's economy is founded on its nearby petroleum reserves as well as its agricultural sector which consists mostly of grain farming and livestock.

As Bonnyville sits on the edge of the Athabasca Tar Sands, one of Canada's largest crude oil reserves, petrol companies like Imperial Oil and Canadian Natural Resources Limited have invested significantly to tap resources in the area.

Besides the aforementioned agricultural sectors, the municipality has seen increases in game farming, as well as specialty crop output. It is also home to one of the largest tree nurseries in Alberta, the Bonnyville Tree Nursery, with an area of around 52000 square feet dedicated to its operation.

Its strategic location between the markets of St. Paul and Cold Lake drives significant commercial activity, especially due to the latter's air force base.

Attractions

In celebration of Bonnyville's centennial year (2007), the town constructed the Centennial Centre, an educational and recreational centre, as an extension of the R. J. Lalonde Arena and the Bonnyville & District Agriplex. Its construction was somewhat controversial as its cost exceeded the original estimate and required a tax hike for both residents of the town and the municipal district.

Sports

Bonnyville is home to the Bonnyville Pontiacs, a junior hockey team playing in the Alberta Junior Hockey League and also a senior hockey team, The Bonnyville Senior Pontiacs. The teams plays out of the R. J. Lalonde Arena, which is part of the Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre.

Government

Bonnyville Town Council is composed of a mayor and six councilors, all directly elected at large. The current mayor, as of the 2021 election, is Elisa Brosseau. The offices of the Municipal District of Bonnyville are located within the town.

Bonnyville is located within the Bonnyville-Cold Lake provincial electoral district. The current MLA is Scott Cyr, the United Conservative Party, elected in 2023. Previous MLAs include Genia Leskiw and Denis Ducharme.

Federally, Bonnyville falls within the electoral district of Lakeland, a newly re-created riding which is currently held by Shannon Stubbs of the Conservative Party, also first elected in 2015.

Education

Lakeland Catholic School District No. 150 and Northern Lights School Division No. 69 operate public schools within Bonnyville.

Lakeland Catholic School District No. 150

• École Notre Dame Elementary School (offering kindergarten through grade 4 English and French programming)
• École Dr. Bernard Brosseau School (offering grade 5 through grade 8 English and French programming)
• École Notre Dame High School (offering grade 9 through grade 12 programming and a great handball team)

Northern Lights School Division No. 69

• Duclos School (offering kindergarten through grade 4 programming)
• H.E. Bourgoin School (offering grade 5 through grade 8 programming)
• Bonnyville Centralized High School (offering grade 9 through grade 12 programming)
• Bonnyville Outreach School (offering grade 9 through grade 12 programming)

Conseil scolaire Centre-Est

• École des Beaux-Lacs (French school offering kindergarten through grade 12 programming)

Media

• Bonnyville is served by CKSA-TV-2 (VHF channel 9), a rebroadcaster of Citytv affiliate CKSA-DT in Lloydminster.
• Bonnyville is home to 2 FM radio stations, Hot 101.3 FM (CJEG-FM), owned by Stingray Digital with a CHR/Top 40 format, and Country 99 (CFNA-FM) at 99.7 with a Country format, owned by Vista Radio.
• Bonnyville is served by two local newspapers: the Bonnyville Nouvelle, which recently became a regional paper under the name of Lakeland This Week, features news from Bonnyville, St. Paul, Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, and Elk Point. Respect, launched in 2018, is a locally-owned regional newspaper "for seniors (and seniors-to-be)."

Notable people

• Théodore Arcand, diplomat
• Tanner Boser, mixed martial artist
• Denis Ducharme, former provincial politician
• Tyler Ennis, former professional hockey player
• Justin Fontaine, professional hockey player
• Ernie Isley, former provincial politician and mayor
• Jon Kalinski, professional hockey player
• Eugenia "Genia" Leskiw, Canadian politician, Progressive Conservative (MLA 2008-2015)
• Mike Plume, country music singer and songwriter

See also

• List of communities in Alberta
• List of francophone communities in Alberta
• List of towns in Alberta

References

1. "Location and History Profile: Town of Bonnyville" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 78. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
2. "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
3. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
4. "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
5. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
6. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 22.
7. "Civic Address Map" (PDF). Town of Bonnyville. 2008-09-22. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
8. ^ "Population and dwelling count amendments, 2016 Census". Statistics Canada. October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
9. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
10. 2017 Municipal Affairs Population List (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN 978-1-4601-3652-2. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
11. 2016 Municipal Affairs Population List (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN 978-1-4601-3127-5. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
12. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
13. Kristen Heliotis (February 14, 2017). "Town's census numbers not adding up". Bonnyville Nouvelle. Great West Newspapers LP. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
14. "Town of Bonnyville Census Results" (PDF). Town of Bonnyville. July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
15. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities) with 5,000-plus population, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data". Statistics Canada. August 28, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
16. Gordon Kent (February 9, 2017). "Bonnyville mayor cries foul as census shows double-digit population drop". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia Network Inc. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
17. Josh Thomas (August 1, 2017). "Setting the record straight". Bonnyville Nouvelle. Great West Newspapers LP. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
18. "Canada 2011 Census: Bonnyville - Community Statistics". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
19. Canada, Government of Canada, Statistics. "Census Profile, 2016 Census - Bonnyville, Town [Census subdivision], Alberta and Division No. 12, Census division [Census division], Alberta". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2017-10-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
20. Statistics Canada. "Census Profile, 2016 Census - Bonnyville". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
21. https://town.bonnyville.ab.ca/business-resources/local-economy/
22. "RJ Lalonde Arena". Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre. 2008-09-22. Archived from the original on 2011-12-11. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
23. "Lakeland Catholic Schools". Lakeland Catholic School District. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
24. "Welcome". Northern Lights School Division No. 69. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
25. "École Notre Dame Elementary School". Lakeland Catholic School District. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
26. "École Dr. Bernard Brosseau School". Lakeland Catholic School District. Archived from the original on 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
27. "École Notre Dame High School". Lakeland Catholic School District. Archived from the original on 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
28. "Duclos School: Programs". Northern Lights School Division No. 69. Archived from the original on 2016-03-11. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
29. "H.E. Bourgoin Middle School: Programs of Study". Northern Lights School Division No. 69. Archived from the original on 2012-06-25. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
30. "Bonnyville Centralized High School: Programs". Northern Lights School Division No. 69. Archived from the original on 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
31. "Bonnyville Outreach School: Programs". Northern Lights School Division No. 69. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
32. "École des Beaux-Lacs: Programs". Conseil scolaire Centre-Est. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2012-08-29.

External links

• Official website

v t e Lower Athabasca Region, Alberta
Cities	Cold Lake
Urban service areas	Fort McMurray Lac La Biche Plamondon
Towns	Bonnyville
Villages	Glendon
Summer villages	Bonnyville Beach Pelican Narrows
Hamlets	Anzac Ardmore Beaver Crossing Beaver Lake Beaverdam Cherry Grove Conklin Fort Chipewyan Fort Kent Fort Mackay Gregoire Lake Estates Hylo Iron River Janvier South La Corey Saprae Creek Therien Venice
Métis settlements	Elizabeth Fishing Lake
Municipal districts	Bonnyville
Specialized municipalities	Lac La Biche Wood Buffalo
Improvement districts	349
Indian reserves	Allison Bay 219 Beaver Lake 131 Charles Lake 225 Chipewyan 201 201A 201B 201C 201D 201E 201F 201G Clearwater 175 Cold Lake 149 149A 149B 149C Colin Lake 223 Cowper Lake 194A Devil's Gate 220 Dog Head 218 Fort McKay 174 174C 174D Gregoire Lake 176 176A 176B Heart Lake 167 167A Hokedhe Tue 196E Janvier 194 Kehewin 123 Ki Tue 196D Li Deze 196C Namur Lake 174B Namur River 174A Old Fort 217 Sand Point 221 Thabacha Nare 196 Thebathi 196 Tsu Kadhe 196F Tsu Tue 196G Tthe Jere Ghaili 196B Winefred Lake 194B
Provincial parks	Cold Lake Crow Lake Gregoire Lake Lakeland Moose Lake Sir Winston Churchill Birch Mountains Birch River Dillon River Fidler-Greywillow Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Gipsy Lake Grand Rapids Kazan Kitaskino Nuwenëné Marguerite River Richardson Stony Mountain Whitemud Falls
Other topics	Athabasca oil sands Athabasca River Bitumount CFB Cold Lake Peace-Athabasca Delta
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