Innisfail News

Innisfail kicked off last week's Female Atom Provincial Championships with an energy-packed assembly at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School, an event to celebrate community and athletes.

Local residents, businesses and organizations showed their support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Innisfail during the annual Bowl For Kids fundraising event on March 19. “We raised $40,000 this year.

Business isn't always 9 to 5. Area residents and businesses are invited on March 29 to join the Town of Penhold at its second Business After Hours event at the Penhold Regional Multiplex from 5 to 7 p.m.

Bowden mayor Robb Stuart paid tribute last week to the passing of former town councillor Albert Gamble. Abby (Albert) Gamble passed away March 7, at age 67. He was born in Mannville, Alta., which is about 83 kilometres west of Lloydminster, on Aug.

The town has taken a huge step forward on its long-awaited intention to build a modern skateboard park that would rival all others in Central Alberta.

It was more than 25 years ago when Mayor Robb Stuart was sitting with friends in the Bowden Hotel when he was jolted from his chair by a thunderously explosive crack from outside. He was literally thunderstruck.

Penhold mayor Dennis Cooper said this year's Mayors' Caucus meeting was the “worst” one he has ever experienced. “By far this is probably the worst Mayor's Caucus I've ever attended.

Bowden town councillors are welcoming a proposed new grain terminal to be constructed near the town. They say it'll be good for local businesses and give farmers a place to haul their grain to as they look for the best price they can get.

The fateful story of man's journey to the South Pole will unfold on stage next month when Innisfail Town Theatre presents Terra Nova.

Bowden mayor Robb Stuart is confident a new system whereby Red Deer County staff handle planning services for the town will work out well for the town and the county.