Innisfail News

INNISFAIL -- Town council has given the green light to spend $8,000 on video security cameras to keep an eye on any potential anti-social behaviour in Centennial Park.

INNISFAIL- The Innisfail Eagles are not where they want to be. They are now down 2-0 in the Allan Cup national championship series after falling 4-1 to the defending Allan Cup champions, the Stoney Creek Generals Tuesday afternoon.

INNISFAIL - Local firefighters, with assistance from an Elnora crew, battled a structure fire on a farm east of town for more than three hours on April 8.

PENHOLD – For the second time in six months, a legion member has been awarded the prestigious national Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. Penhold resident Ed MacPherson’s years of volunteer work and dedication to the community have not gone unnoticed.

INNISFAIL – It’s a cause for paws. Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Foundation is holding its first Innisfail fundraiser to help out everyone's four-legged furry friends. The event takes place on April 13 at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion.

PENHOLD -- It was just over a year ago when Stewart Ford was in the early stages of shaping a "little story" on his life for his family to mark his upcoming 80th birthday.

INNISFAIL – Visitors and vendors once again packed the Arena for the Innisfail Trade Show. The annual event took place April 5 and 6 and featured about 120 booths showcasing local businesses, farms, community groups and organizations.

INNISFAIL -- Dean Foster is determined to draw the biggest caricature faces the world has ever seen -- large enough to fit the area of a football field. In fact, his two faces will be big enough to be listed in the Guinness World Records.

BOWDEN -- Likely no one was happier to see town council choose a new chief administrative officer than Jacqui Molyneux, the town's chief financial officer (CFO). Council formally chose Greg Skotheim for that post during its March 25 meeting.

A special Volunteer Appreciation Supper for volunteers in Bowden and area is being held in the town on April 17. Following welcoming remarks at 6 p.m., dinner will be served for volunteers at the new Paterson Community Centre.