Innisfail News

PENHOLD - Despite a tough provincial budget many Penhold taxpayers will see an average decrease of between two and four per cent in tax rates this year.

BOWDEN - The town has received its second big boost in just over a month.

INNISFAIL - Local Mounties played an important policing role this month by pursuing and arresting a desperate fleeing teen suspect who allegedly stole a SUV in Red Deer.

INNISFAIL - Alarm bells have been sounded hard and heavy by a prominent and respected community activist over the "dire" lack of government funding for self-managed care for seniors in Innisfail and throughout Central Alberta.

INNISFAIL -- While the recession has cast a dark shadow on the community it has not blunted citizen generosity for matters of the heart - especially when they can have a plenty of hearty chuckles.

INNISFAIL -- Local RCMP have been kept hopping for nearly two weeks responding to a sudden surge of property crimes, notably stolen vehicles.

INNISFAIL - Municipalities with the Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) met in Innisfail recently to focus on business retention and expansion.

Ashley Arthur sought inspiration and ended her journey inspiring others. She is just 13 years old.

In a few days Christian churches all over the world will celebrate Easter and one of the most important tenets of faith ó Christ's resurrection from the dead. Resurrection is not something we easily accept.

PENHOLD - Connecting women, supporting women and celebrating women. The Town of Penhold held its Women's Day Out event March 25 at the Memorial Hall to help mark International Women's Day (March 8).