Skip to content

Athabasca News

UPDATE: All evacuation orders lifted for residents south of Boyle

UPDATE: All evacuation orders lifted for residents south of Boyle

Highway 831 remains closed as crews continue work on held fire
Read more >
UPDATE: Boyle fire held throughout third night of blaze

UPDATE: Boyle fire held throughout third night of blaze

County and village report no growth of fire in the nighttime after village residents allowed to return
Read more >
The Sound of Music returning to Athabasca stage for first time in 41 years

The Sound of Music returning to Athabasca stage for first time in 41 years

BRASS bringing a classic back to life thanks to hard work of members
Read more >
BREAKING: Village of Boyle cleared for re-entry following evacuation

BREAKING: Village of Boyle cleared for re-entry following evacuation

Selected Athabasca County residences still under evacuation order, but Highway 831 fire now held says mayor and reeve
Read more >
UPDATE: Boyle fire not expected to grow overnight

UPDATE: Boyle fire not expected to grow overnight

Athabasca County says fire contained on all sides, with firefighting efforts to continue overnight.
Read more >
Boyle evacuees wait anxiously, community near and far step up with support

Boyle evacuees wait anxiously, community near and far step up with support

While Boyle residents like Breanna Mackenzie wait to see what will happen to their homes and community, fellow Athabascans and Albertans as far as Edmonton offer support
Read more >
UPDATE: Boyle Healthcare Centre closed until futher notice

UPDATE: Boyle Healthcare Centre closed until futher notice

The facility will remain closed until it is deemed safe to reopen.
Read more >
UPDATE: Boyle School closed until further notice due to fire

UPDATE: Boyle School closed until further notice due to fire

School officials say they are hopeful the evacuation order will be lifted soon, allowing normal operations to resume.
Read more >
Fire-induced power outage impacting 268 buildings

Fire-induced power outage impacting 268 buildings

Fortis Alberta crews working to replace 23 power poles following widlfire
Read more >
UPDATE: Athabasca County making 'excellent' progress on Boyle fire

UPDATE: Athabasca County making 'excellent' progress on Boyle fire

Evacuees who didn't attend registration centre encouraged to register via QR code for tracking purposes
Read more >
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks