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UPDATE: 1,000 hectares burnt by Boyle wildfire

ATHABASCA — Boyle and Athabasca County officials are asking locals to stay away and give crews space and time to continue fighting the wildfire threatening the village from the south.

May 7, 2025 2:32 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire still moving towards Boyle, but crews on scene overnight

State of local emergency remains in effect for Village and County

May 7, 2025 10:44 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Boyle issues evacuation order for all residents

Evacuees to go to Lac La Biche Parkland Motel. Call village office if assistance is needed

May 6, 2025 11:22 PM Read more >

Ground and air efforts in works as crews battle Boyle blaze

State of local emergency declared in Athabasca County and the Village of Boyle

May 6, 2025 8:40 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Evacuation order in place for residents south of Boyle

Wildfire between Boyle fish pond and Ellscott turnoff

May 6, 2025 5:59 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Evacuation alert issued for Boyle

Village residents should prepare for potential emergency evacuation

May 6, 2025 4:36 PM Read more >

Athabasca County cuts water rates

New rate bylaw subsidizes essential utility for residents and businesses alike

May 6, 2025 12:49 PM Read more >

Aspen View votes to move ahead with sale of Rochester School

New legislation means province gets first dibs on building, followed by Athabasca County

May 5, 2025 1:05 PM Read more >

Aspen View votes to remove EPC solar array as costs rise

Future of renewable energy at high school up in the air as trustees hold off on final decision

May 4, 2025 5:33 PM Read more >

Athabasca County in good fiscal health going into 2025

Councillors approve audited financial statements in last meeting before May deadline

May 4, 2025 8:33 AM Read more >