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.

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Recent Work by Johnnie

Drugs, including fentanyl, seized in Central Alberta during a traffic stop

Mounties charge Red Deer County man and Sylvan Lake woman with multiple drug offences

Feb 28, 2025 10:33 AM Read more >

Innisfail Eagles beat Devon to tie quarter-final playoff series

Birds defeat Barons 6 - 4, and play again at home on Friday for crucial third game of North Central Hockey League first-round playoffs

Feb 10, 2025 3:35 PM Read more >

Innisfail Eagles begin team's first NCHL playoffs Friday

Due to lack of ice availability in Innisfail Birds must start five-game series against Devon on the road despite finishing higher in the regular season standings

Feb 6, 2025 12:50 PM Read more >

Innisfail Eagles win last regular season game, await playoffs

Birds assured of third-place in their inaugural senior men’s hockey season in the North Central Hockey League

Jan 28, 2025 8:19 AM Read more >

Innisfail Eagles prepare for final regular season games

Head coach Ryan Dodd set to pick number 1 goalie to take senor men's hockey team into the playoffs

Jan 9, 2025 8:45 AM Read more >

Central Alberta peace officer saves elderly lady and her dog trapped in house by fire

As bystanders frantically break windows to free senior, rescue made by peace officer bitten by loyal frightened dog for his heroism

Jan 8, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

Police nab eight suspected copper wire crooks in Central Alberta

Damages and losses now said to cost almost $100,000 in the Olds area, south of Red Deer.

Dec 30, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Innisfail Eagles play Camrose Saturday after adding another win

Birds in a three-way tie with Lacombe, Wetaskiwin for second place in the nine-team North Central Hockey League regular season play

Nov 18, 2024 2:55 PM Read more >

Dozen livestock killed in Thursday's cattle liner crash near Innisfail

Driver from single-vehicle crash sustains minor injuries; emergency response teams successfully transfer remaining cattle to other trailers

Nov 7, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

RCMP raid three suspected drug houses in Central Alberta, turn up meth and cocaine

Four people charged after search warrants executed at three residences in Innisfail, south of Red Deer.

Nov 6, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

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