Innisfail News

INNISFAIL – We may have a nice weather break in Central Alberta after all. According to Environment Canada, a three-month seasonal forecast model between October and December is showing warmer temperatures and nicer weather in the coming weeks.

BOWDEN - On behalf of himself and a couple of citizens, Coun. Kerry Kelm has raised safety concerns about the intersection of 20th Avenue and 22nd Street in Bowden during a recent town council meeting.

INNISFAIL - Mounties have taken down a major chop shop operation in Red Deer County and recovered more than $200,000 of stolen property from a criminal investigation that was led by Innisfail RCMP and investigators from the police force's Southern Al

INNISFAIL – Green thumbs aren’t just for adults. Thanks to the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre’s Co-op Keyhole Community Gardens, children are proudly showing off their green thumbs and their fresh, local produce grown this summer.

INNISFAIL - The town is applying for a provincial grant to pay for a regional RCMP school resource officer that will not only provide skilled service and mentorship for local students but also for those in Penhold and Red Deer County.

INNISFAIL - The Innisfail Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Innisfail are applying for a $476,000 provincial grant that will cover half of the estimated cost of the new skatepark the town has pledged to build next year.

INNISFAIL - After two years of multiple mechanical and electrical problems with the town's aging and unreliable handivan, local seniors and handicapped citizens are finally getting their long- awaited brand new unit by the new year.

INNISFAIL – ATB recently marked a special milestone. Friends, customers, staff, management and special guests gathered in Innisfail on Friday (Sept. 28) to celebrate ATB Financial’s 80th birthday, commemorating its official opening on Sept. 29, 1938.

INNISFAIL - Alearra Day Chief is a 15-year-old Innisfailian with big dreams. The Grade 10 student is on an ambitious journey to change Innisfail to make it a better community for local youth. This month she is teaming up with Innisfail RCMP Const.

INNISFAIL - Firefighters from Bowden and Innisfail were called to the southbound lanes of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway early in the evening of Sept. 26 to battle a hay bale fire that erupted on a semi truck trailer.