Innisfail News

SPRUCE VIEW - Once in a while science teacher Jeff Johnson is confronted by students about the prehistoric creatures from Hollywood's Jurassic Park film series, whether those will be studied and even uncovered as part of the course curriculum.

INNISFAIL - There was an outpouring of support for the RCMP Charity Check Stop this year. The annual event raised a total of $8, 882.18 in cash donations. “We were thrilled with the response,” said Innisfail RCMP Const. Craig Nelson.

INNISFAIL – The story of Christmas is often shared and celebrated through song. The third annual Inter-Church Christmas Musical did just that at the Innisfail Church of the Nazarene on Dec. 1 and 2.

INNISFAIL - There will be a small tax increase for homeowners and business owners in 2019 as the town finally brings down a budget to keep inflationary costs under control.

BOWDEN - Members of the Bowden and District Cemetery Association (BDCA) and town officials agree great care needs to be taken in locating and identifying gravesites in the town's cemetery, especially now, as they're looking at adding cremated remains

INNISFAIL - With the annual arrival of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train last week, the old-fashioned magic of Christmas had scores of the young be-bopping to today's music. "They were be-bopping along with everything that was going on.

INNISFAIL – Students at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School are helping make a difference in the world.

“I sold my house in Vienna and built a clinic.” I sat there, mouth open. Here was a small fair-haired woman, dressed in a baggy beige sweater and a wildly floral skirt who was suddenly a giant in my eyes.

INNISFAIL – Dozens of Innisfail and area children recently lined up to meet Santa and help support an important cause. The Innisfail Kinsmen Club presented its annual Breakfast with Santa at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre on Nov. 25.

INNISFAIL - More seniors from Innisfail and area will finally be able to age more comfortably closer to home with their families, friends and support networks.