Innisfail News

INNISFAIL - The town has moved to solidify its protective services force. And for the first time ever Innisfail will have a full-time health and safety coordinator.

PENHOLD – In preparation for the legalization of cannabis later this year, the town will incorporate regulations around cannabis use into its Land Use Bylaw.

PENHOLD - Firefighters are crediting an installed carbon monoxide detector for averting tragedy during an early morning incident at a local home.

INNISFAIL - The town is finally moving ahead to put together a community plan for the upcoming federal legalization of marijuana and Mayor Jim Romane is quickly declaring he would like to ultimately see a conservative made-in-Innisfail policy.

INNISFAIL – The Innisfail-Sylvan Lake UCP Constituency Association has set their nomination date for May 2. The vote to select a United Conservative Party candidate will take place at the Penhold Regional Multiplex from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

INNISFAIL - The Town of Innisfail FCSS department has three different volunteer appreciation events happening throughout National Volunteer Week.

INNISFAIL – The Phil-Can Neighbourhood Association of Innisfail is asking the community to help desperate Filipinos abroad by supporting its annual spring fundraiser.

PENHOLD – The town is supporting the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s (AUMA) bid to press the province to review the current police-funding model.

INNISFAIL – The community was devastated last week by the sudden passing of Dez Lorencz, a former longtime resident and passionate volunteer. Lorencz, 45, passed away on April 2.

INNISFAIL - The water meter guy is soon coming to the doors of every Innisfailian.