Innisfail News

INNISFAIL - Town council has given the green light to administration to test the stability of the pavement on a west-side close that alarmed neighbourhood residents five years ago with a worrisome sinkhole.

INNISFAIL – The town’s youth recently teamed up with Innisfail’s seniors to raise awareness about elder abuse.

BOWDEN - James Mason, Bowden's chief administrative officer (CAO) since March 1, 2016, is no longer employed by the town, officials say.

SPRINGBROOK – As the 7 Penhold Royal Canadian Air Cadets hosted their 77th Annual Ceremonial Review Parade they were treated with the company of a cherished veteran . Elmo Johnson, 91, was invited as one of the first cadets with the squadron in 1942.

INNISFAIL – Overcast skies and rain didn’t dampen spirits for Canada Day celebrations in Innisfail.

INNISFAIL - Constructed in Quebec City in 1943 as a vital two-ton part of a Second World War convoy escort ship, the 1,600-pound anchor of the Royal Canadian Navy's HMCS Joliette has found its permanent home at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion.

INNISFAIL – Father Tom Puslecki may be leaving Innisfail next month but it’s not a final goodbye. The pastor at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Innisfail will give his last mass on Aug. 16.

PENHOLD – A future skatepark for the town may not be a priority for its residents. Results from the Penhold Outdoor Recreation Facility Survey were published earlier this spring and it wasn’t good news for skatepark supporters.

INNISFAIL - The Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion has once again stepped up huge for the long-standing lifesaving service of STARS air ambulance. Last month the legion gave STARS a cheque for $5,000.

INNISFAIL – Mike Piesse and his family want to put the incident with their pet cat Mikey behind them. “It was just a terrible thing that happened and we happen to be the family it happened to,” said Piesse.