Innisfail News

Innisfail has its first ever Neighbourhood Library. It is a spot just outside the hall of the Innisfail United Church where book lovers can live by the motto, ‘“Take a book, leave a book.” The spot is not a building.

PENHOLD - The venerable “Penholder” has hit an exclusive and celebrated milestone. The old Penhold hotel and tavern turned 75 this month, and the historic moment did not go unnoticed by the town.

PENHOLD - The Penhold Fire Department has its very first ladder truck. “This is awesome for the Penhold Fire Department,” said Jim Pendergast, the department's fire chief.

INNISFAIL - The Town of Innisfail wants to create an age friendly community for its senior population. The town recently held a forum on Oct.

With the Chinook's Edge School Division's transportation department deficit now sitting at more than $500,000, officials are examining bus routes to look for efficiencies, says Shawn Russell, associate superintendent of corporate services.

INNISFAIL - Two years ago Sandy Kelly Bexon had a breast cancer scare. Her mother Betty died from it in 1999. She thought about that time, and recalled how she did her best to comfort her mother. "Breast cancer is a big fear for all women.

PENHOLD - The town is setting the bar high when it comes to quality work, service and dedication to the community. Rick Binnendyk, the town's chief administrative officer (CAO) and Coun.

PENHOLD - The economic outlook may be tough for Albertans but many small businesses are continuing to build and grow, particularly in small- town Alberta.

INNISFAIL – The long-awaited modernization and expansion of town hall is getting underway this month following the recent contractor approval by council. At council's regular meeting on Sept. 26, Phoenix Construction was awarded a $2,149.

INNISFAIL – Making a positive difference in the town has earned the Fox & Hound Sports Bar/Mulligan's Pizza the Business Contribution Award this year at the 2016 Community and Business Awards Gala. "This is our second time winning this award.