Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

UPDATE: Boyle Healthcare Centre closed until futher notice

The facility will remain closed until it is deemed safe to reopen.

May 7, 2025 4:58 PM Read more >

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.

May 7, 2025 4:55 PM Read more >

Fire-induced power outage impacting 268 buildings

Fortis Alberta crews working to replace 23 power poles following widlfire

May 7, 2025 4:29 PM Read more >

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

May 7, 2025 4:13 PM Read more >

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 >

BREAKING: Hidden Valley Golf course and French Creek RV Campground operational after wildfire damage

Hot spots and flames remain, but there is hope the worst is over.

May 7, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Wildfires in Westlock County remain held as crews monitor hot spots

The County has issued a fire ban

May 7, 2025 12:12 PM Read more >

Wildfires being held, fire ban in effect across Westlock County

As of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, two major wildfires in the area are being held.

May 7, 2025 11:57 AM 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 >

Clyde school brings in local chemist for an explosive good time

Dr. Boom joins Eleanor Hall School in Clyde for a chemistry demonstration.

May 7, 2025 6:50 AM Read more >