Country Canada Census division 12 Time zone MST (UTC−7) Population 5,417 (2016) | Elevation 564 m (1,850 ft) Local time Monday 12:09 PM Province Alberta | |
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Municipal district M.D. of Bonnyville No. 87 Weather -12°C, Wind N at 13 km/h, 77% Humidity Area codes Area code 780, Area codes 587 and 825 | ||
Bonnyville is a town situated in east-central Alberta between Cold Lake and the St. Paul. The surrounding Municipal District (M.D.) of Bonnyville No. 87's municipal office is located in Bonnyville.
Contents
- Map of Bonnyville AB Canada
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- Geography
- Demographics
- Economy
- Attractions
- Sports
- Government
- Financial institutions
- Education
- Media
- Notable people
- References
Map of Bonnyville, AB, Canada
The community derives its name from Father Bonnin, a Roman Catholic priest.
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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 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Bonnyville recorded a population of 5,417 living in 2,106 of its 2,499 total private dwellings, a 2998871000000000000♠−12.9% change from its 2011 population of 6,216. With a land area of 14.18 km2 (5.47 sq mi), it had a population density of 382.0/km2 (989.4/sq mi) in 2016.
The population of the Town of Bonnyville according to its 2014 municipal census is 6,921, a 7000120000000000000♠1.2% change from its 2014 municipal census population of 6,837.
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Bonnyville had a population of 6,216 living in 2,324 of its 2,482 total dwellings, a 6.6% change from its 2006 population of 5,832. With a land area of 14.1 km2 (5.4 sq mi), it had a population density of 440.9/km2 (1,141.8/sq mi) in 2011.
Bonnyville is home to numerous French-speaking residents and many Ukrainian-Canadians.
Economy
Bonnyville's economy is based on nearby oil reserves and agricultural resources, and benefits from its location between the markets of St. Paul and Cold Lake.
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 is located within the Bonnyville-Cold Lake provincial electoral district. The current MLA is Scott Cyr. Previous MLAs include Genia Leskiw and Denis Ducharme.
Bonnyville also falls within the federal electoral district of Lakeland, a newly re-created riding, currently being held by Shannon Stubbs.
Financial institutions
Options for banking services in Bonnyville include: Lakeland Credit Union, ATB Financial, RBC Royal Bank of Canada, TD Canada Trust and CIBC.
Education
Lakeland Catholic School District No. 150 and Northern Lights School Division No. 69 operate public schools within Bonnyville.
Media
Bonnyville is served by CKSA-TV-2 (VHF channel 9) a rebroadcaster of private Global affiliate CKSA-DT in Lloydminster.