Settlers from eastern Canada...

United States of America, Great Britain, and Scotland settled here as early as 1892. Our Scottish ancestry is reflected in the name 'Bon Accord' which is the motto of the City of Aberdeen meaning 'Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.' Bon Accord is rich in recreation, cultural, and entertainment activities. Facilities include an arena with artificial ice and a developed mezzanine for community activities, a community hall, drop-in centre for seniors, a library, a number of active and passive recreation parks, including a sports field.

Bon Accord houses a fully equipped volunteer ambulance and fire department, has an active Citizens on patrol, and is policed by the RCMP and Sturgeon County Bylaw Enforcement. Bon Accord has a Wetland Conservation Area supported by Ducks Unlimited with a bird watching area. Bon Accord has two schools: Bon Accord Community School offers kindergarten to Grade 4; Lilian Schick School having Grades 5 to 9. All staff and students enjoy learning in modern, well equipped schools. Core curriculum and complementary courses are offered at the relevant levels. There are two high schools in Sturgeon that our Bon Accord students are bused to: Sturgeon Composite High School at Namao and Redwater School at Redwater. The high schools offer a full complement of programs that include advanced academic placement through to vocational courses. The achievement of our students has been outstanding as the students have consistently scored at/or above the provincial average.

Bon Accord has an active Community Services program. Out of School Care (before and after school), support groups, information and referral, youth development, Welcome Program, Block Parents, Victim Services, Life Skills, Moms & Tots, Individual & Family Education, Parent/Child Communication, Preschool, Meals on Wheels, and Family Violence Prevention are just a few of the programs provided in the community.

Bon Accord is a thriving community with many store front and home based business. Throughout the year, Bon Accord have special events organized by local committees, organizations and volunteers. There are many opportunities for residents to make a major impact through community involvement.