Johnnie Bachusky

Alberta

Editor at MountainViewToday.ca

Journalist/writer

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Articles

Annual rodeo parade in central Alberta is one for the ages

6 days ago | thealbertan.com | Johnnie Bachusky

INNISFAIL – Once again a steady rain threatened. But just before start time on the morning of June 14, the few drops that fell intermittently stopped completely. With an Innisfail RCMP cruiser leading the way, the show was on for the Innisfail Rotary Pro Rodeo Parade, held every year on the Saturday of Innisfail’s rodeo weekend to coincide with the Daines Ranch Pro Rodeo. And Dani Rain, the Rotary Club of Innisfail’s parade coordinator, could not be happier.
Central Alberta town launching new tree planting program

1 week ago | thealbertan.com | Johnnie Bachusky

INNISFAIL – Innisfail will soon have a special area adorned with trees from all 10 provinces and two territories. Three others will also be dressed up with selected trees chosen for their climate hardiness, species diversity, and low maintenance requirements. The new initiative is made possible from a recently approved $25,000 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Growing Canada’s Community Canopy (GCCC) Program.
Innisfail Pride set for ‘Bloom with Pride’ fifth anniversary

1 week ago | thealbertan.com | Johnnie Bachusky

INNISFAIL – Dale Dunham is a man with a mission. For the past five years he has led a determined and committed team of volunteers to celebrate the diversity and courage of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with a grand entertaining and informative event in the province’s conservative heartland.
Central Alberta Filipino group raises money for wheelchairs

1 week ago | thealbertan.com | Johnnie Bachusky

INNISFAIL – A packed house in the auditorium of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #104 in Innisfail on May 31 has helped raise thousands of dollars to buy up to 20 wheelchairs for needy citizens in the Philippines. The dinner dance party event was the 11th annual event held by the Phil-Can Neighbourhood Association, a local organization that has dedicated its collective philanthropy for more than a decade to the needs of others.
Central Alberta town gets tough with tardy property owner

1 week ago | thealbertan.com | Johnnie Bachusky

INNISFAIL – The Westview Estates apartment building near the downtown core has been shuttered for the past six years after a water pipe burst and created a flood that made the three-story structure uninhabitable.
Central Alberta town borrows to finance aquatic centre modernization

1 week ago | thealbertan.com | Johnnie Bachusky

INNISFAIL – Town council has unanimously approved second and third readings of a new borrowing bylaw to finance the initial stages of the $15 million Innisfail Aquatic Centre Modernization Project. And the approval came within a day or two of new reported problems with the 38-year-old facility. Construction on the modernization project is scheduled to begin July 7. “We are constantly reminded the aquatic centre needs to be upgraded.
Thousands of dollars of customer jewellery stolen from central Alberta store

1 week ago | thealbertan.com | Johnnie Bachusky

INNISFAIL – For the second time in less than five years, Ingham Jewellers, the town’s oldest and most cherished retailer, has been victimized by criminals that could cost the 109-year-old Main Street business thousands of dollars. In October of 2020 the downtown jewellery store was victimized by burglars that resulted in more than $20,000 in damages, including the front window, and stolen property losses.
Father’s Day rodeo time in central Alberta with Great Ivan Daines

1 week ago | thealbertan.com | Johnnie Bachusky

INNISFAIL – Ivan Daines had just left his seat after watching the bareback finals to chat with an old special friend when his cell phone rang. The 78-year-old retired rodeo star quickly recognized the caller. “Can I talk to my daughter? Hang on,” asked Ivan. For the next five minutes Ivan, beaming with a huge smile, engaged his daughter who was calling from Colorado. “Thank you for calling.
Ice cream, pie, and dancing for central Alberta seniors

1 week ago | thealbertan.com | Johnnie Bachusky

INNISFAIL – The weather in the afternoon of June 3 was cool with growing ominous clouds that threatened rain. But the crowd at the Innisfail and District Historical Village were smiling anyway. There was pie, ice cream, and music. “The Saskatoon pie from the Jungle Farm explodes in your mouth. It's so tasty,” said 83-year-old Keith Ible. “It's a real good event to come, and it doesn't cost us any money.” And as he munched on his pie, The Silence in B’tween band from Calgary played on.
McMan celebrates 50 years of serving Alberta communities

1 week ago | thealbertan.com | Johnnie Bachusky

INNISFAIL – It has been a long and rewarding road for Sherri McAllister’s service to the community and beyond. In 1983 she began her career as a social worker for youth at Innisfail’s Rockwood House Group Home. Six years later she was still serving the community when McMan Central was created in 1989 at the six-bed group home. The name changed to McMan Place. McAllister is still with the organization. For the past 23 years she has been McMan Central’s executive director. “I've been around.