Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

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 >

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 >

Wildfire being held near Larkspur, no homes lost

Residents who had previously been asked to evacuate are now permitted to return home.

May 6, 2025 10:14 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Hidden Valley Golf Course fire north of Westlock

Westlock County Fire Services asked the public to avoid the area while they work to contain the fire.

May 6, 2025 8:59 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 >

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