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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

From Innisfail student to teacher for D.A.R.E.

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School Grade 5 teacher Kelly Puttee took the program 14 years ago as a Grade 5 student and now she’s passing it on to her students

Feb 20, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail opts out of regional policing committee

While the municipality isn't taking part, Innisfail RCMP is set to be a major player in a new rural policing committee led by Red Deer County

Feb 19, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail - Sylvan Lake MLA says Pierre Poilievre ‘tough’ enough to fight Trump

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors minister says federal election should be called immediately to have clarity and a strong mandate from Canadians to battle tariff crisis

Feb 18, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail Eagles dispatch Devon Barons to win NCHL quarter-final series

Birds will now face the Wetaskiwin Longhorns in the North Central Hockey League semifinal

Feb 17, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Innisfail Eagles soar to victory to even quarter-final series; play Sunday

Mike Marianchuk’s unassisted goal in the third period breaks tie and Birds are coming back to Innisfail Feb. 16 for deciding game

Feb 16, 2025 9:15 AM Read more >

Commentary: Honouring the Canadian flag on National Flag of Canada Day

The flag marks its 60th anniversary Feb. 15 as a source of pride, honour and respect for country and the values its citizens cherish

Feb 15, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Innisfail Eagles defeated by Devon; face playoff elimination Saturday

Barons outshot by a wide margin by Innisfail on Feb. 14 but win in overtime in North Central Hockey League quarter-finals

Feb 15, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Innisfail set to change permissible election sign locations

Candidates won’t be allowed to place signs at the most popular public spot at 42nd Avenue and 50th Street and possibly farther away from the Innisfail Cemetery

Feb 14, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Big increase in for calls for Innisfail RCMP service

A new Innisfail RCMP report shows a 21.1 per cent hike for calls for service in 2024 when compared to stats from 2023, and mental health files have become an increasingly time-consuming issue

Feb 13, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail - Sylvan Lake MLA makes federal riding nomination announcement

Devin Dreeshen said he has been “encouraged” to put his name forward for the new federal Red Deer riding

Feb 12, 2025 2:10 PM Read more >

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