Bonnyville Primary Care Network

03/18/2026

1 week until our next prenatal class series begins! See poster for details.

03/17/2026

Please see below for exciting new programming in Bonnyville.
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03/16/2026

Join the PCN Dietician this Thursday, March 19th at The Hive for a free group class. See below for details.
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03/06/2026

Our PCN Dietician is hosting a FREE in-person prenatal nutrition class on April 14th. Call the number to below to pre-register!
*Please note: this class is separate from our prenatal class series occurring at the same time. Come learn, ask questions, and feel confident about nourishing yourself and your baby ❤

03/05/2026

Prenatal Class dates are available for the next 2 sessions! See dates posted below. Join us for the full 6 class session or mix and match to suit your schedule! Sessions run March 24th to April 28th AND May 19th to June 23rd.
Prenatal classes will not be offered again until the fall so be sure to register or drop-in if interested! There is no cost to attend.

03/02/2026

Our PCN Dietician will be presenting on nutrition for Bone Health at the Bonnyville Senior Drop in followed by a guided exercise session with Apidae. There is no cost to attend. We hope to see you there.

03/02/2026

Our next clinic is Friday, March 20th. Call the number on the poster below to book your appointment!

02/26/2026

Question: Do we really need to eat breakfast?
Answer: What does the research say?
There is no simple yes or no answer. Whether you need breakfast depends on who you are and what your goals are.
For most healthy adults, eating breakfast is a personal choice. There is no strong evidence that everyone must eat breakfast to stay healthy. What matters most is what you eat over the whole day and eating healthy consistently. If you enjoy eating breakfast, try to include protein, fiber or slow-digesting carbohydrates, and keep it low in saturated fat and added sugar.
Some studies have found that people who eat breakfast tend to have a lower risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease (Yu et al., 2023). However, these studies only show a link. They cannot prove that eating breakfast actually prevents disease. It may be that people who eat breakfast also have other healthy habits, such as exercising regularly or eating balanced meals throughout the day.
When it comes to weight loss, breakfast is often called “the most important meal of the day”, with claims that it boosts metabolism or prevents overeating later. However, high-quality research found that people who ate breakfast actually consumed more calories overall during the day (Sievert et al., 2018). Other research shows that some people who skip breakfast by practicing intermittent fasting may eat fewer calories overall. (Gabel et al., 2018).
This does not mean you should skip breakfast to lose weight. Weight loss depends on how many calories you eat compared to how many you burn. You can lose weight whether you eat breakfast or not.
Some groups may benefit more clearly from eating breakfast. Strong research shows that children and teenagers tend to do better in school when they eat breakfast (Adolphus et al., 2016). People with diabetes or blood sugar problems may also find that a balanced breakfast helps keep their blood sugar steady during the day. (Chowdhury et al., 2016).
In summary, breakfast is not required for everyone. The most important thing is eating a balanced, healthy diet that works for you.

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02/25/2026

Taking place Tomorrow, Feb 26th!

Join the Mobile Rural Navigator with First Link for an educational session at the next Wellness Talk hosted by the Bonnyville Senior Drop-in! See poster for details

02/17/2026

Tonight is the 4th class in our Prenatal education series! Due to scheduling changes, the topic for this evening has changed to Car Seat Safety and Breastfeeding. We hope to see you there.

02/11/2026

Join our PCN Dietician for a free prenatal nutrition class on Tuesday, February 17th for information on how to fuel your body for a healthy pregnancy! Please call the number on the poster below to register.

02/10/2026

The third class in our prenatal series is taking place tonight from 7:05 - 9:05 pm! Due to scheduling changes, the topic this evening will be Spinning Babies and the Hospital Tour.