Business View Civil and Municipal l January 2023

202 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 chef and an eclectic menu. It is especially known for its unique burgers and Sunday brunch. Kinosoo Ridge Resort is located within two hours of where a potential 90,000 visitors live. Currently, it attracts about 18,000 visitors year-round, largely during the cold weather months. That number may go up solely on the opportunities to attract more weddings and other private events. During COVID, the M.D. also doubled the capacity of the Cold Lake M.D. Campground to 159 stalls, allowing for up to 190 units. “It was important for us to protect our staff from COVID but to keep working for the community,” says M.D. of Bonnyville Deputy Reeve Ben Fadeyiw. Other COVID-period efforts include investing in comprehensive fire services in conjunction with the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority, which is home to seven fire halls, including two new halls in Ardmore and Fort Kent. The fire authority includes more than 200 volunteer firefighters and a robust full- time firefighting and operational staff. The authority is also getting a new fire hall just outside of the Town of Bonnyville for around $3 million, which will house fire equipment, operations, EMS and the 911 call center. Over the next few years, fire authority will see enhanced 911 services,the replacement of five fire trucks, while the new hall should open by spring 2024.