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Johnnie Bachusky

Johnnie Bachusky joined the Innisfail Province as editor in 2013. He covers Innisfail and Red Deer County news, police, crime and municipal politics. He is also a photographer and columnist.

Recent Work by Johnnie

Central Alberta town's solar farm project delayed until 2025

The Town of Innisfail Alberta Utilities Commission needs to spend an additional $55,000 to get more information for the Alberta Utilities Commission on a solar farm project that is expected to make up to $700,000 a year for the municipality.

Jul 17, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Central Alberta RCMP recover 350 pounds of stolen copper wire

A Central Alberta man and two others of no fixed address were arrested after RCMP found stolen copper wire, break-in tools and drugs.

Jul 12, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

RCMP charge man for allegedly dousing house with gas, threatening officers with axe

Accused facing two serious assault charges and another for allegedly forcing a woman to consume drugs

Jul 10, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Central Alberta man facing charges after four-hour standoff with RCMP

Common-law spouse hurt in incident as accused threatened police with an axe and to start fire

Jul 9, 2024 10:46 AM Read more >

Witnesses say suspect told them to call 911 before building fire

Male suspect allegedly observed by witnesses starting the June 19 blaze in Red Deer County

Jun 21, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Alberta autistic teen’s companion kitty Cookie passes away, but legacy lives on

Cat passed away on Innisfail’s teen’s 18 birthday; legacy fund to support financially challenged pet owners will continue

Jun 18, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Video: High winds kick up gustnado in Central Alberta Wednesday night

A storm that blew through Central Alberta knocked down trees in Innisfail and caused tornado-like dirt formations called gustnados.

Jun 12, 2024 3:25 PM Read more >

RCMP police vehicle rammed by fleeing suspect in Central Alberta

Occupants of suspect vehicle alleged to have rammed Innisfail RCMP cruiser believed to be on drugs

Jun 5, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Alberta prison guards working at Bowden reject inmate needle exchange program

About 100 prison union members from Bowden Institution held a rally against needle exchange, saying the can be turned into weapons.

May 3, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Alberta RCMP charge four in 2020 Innisfail homicide

Mounties’ Project K-Nova launched to arrest quartet in connection to the four-year-old murder of Blackfalds resident Ryan James Gudwer at Innisfail's Blue Bird Motel

Apr 26, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

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