What do you raise on a small pig farm? Small pigs, of course. 350 Farms is a small pig farm near Ethel Lake in the M.D. of Bonnyville. They specialize in producing kunekune (pronounced “koo-nee koo-nee”) pigs, a smaller pig breed originally from New Zealand. In the Maori language, “kunekune” means fat and round—an apt […]
Farms, gardens, and markets across Alberta welcomed visitors on Open Farm Days August 14 and 15. Here are some pictures from participating operations in The M.D. of Bonnyville and the County of St. Paul. Photos by JEFF GAYE
Open Farm Days is one the best ways to spend a day outside, get to know your region, and have fun learning. Open Farm Days is on Saturday, August 14 this year. The province-wide initiative is supported locally by Community Futures Lakeland and by the M.D. of Bonnyville. There are five venues participating through Community […]
The M.D. of Bonnyville council has approved annual funding for seniors’ societies in Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and Glendon. The Bonnyville Seniors Drop-In Centre, the Cold Lake Seniors’ Society, and the Glendon and District Seniors Citizens Club will each receive $15,000 per year to support their operations. “We’re thrilled,” said Germaine Prybysh, president of the Bonnyville […]