MD of Bonnyville Release:
Earlier this year, Council approved the acquisition of a shop at the M.D.’s Regional Airport (YBY), just outside of Bonnyville. The purchase came in under the budgeted price of $1.3 million.
Located near the corner of Highways 41 and 660, the shop will provide a space for airport maintenance equipment. The move will increase the efficiency of airport maintenance, with the equipment being stored onsite rather than at a secondary location.
The building will also become home to the M.D.’s Agricultural Services and Waste Services departments as of September 1, 2024. This includes the Ag Services Equipment Rental Program. Moving this program to the new shop will allow for safer and easier access for residents picking up rental equipment. The larger space means there will be more room to manoeuvre the equipment, while reducing the amount of traffic currently being encountered in the Public Works yard.
The M.D. will officially take possession of the building July 15, 2024.