Innisfail News

Despite tough economic times and an uncertain future across the province and Central Alberta, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean remains optimistic for better days ahead. The Opposition leader, who spoke at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre on Feb.

Representatives from the Tour of Alberta visited the policies and priorities committee on Feb. 16, pitching Olds as a potential starting point for Stage 4 of the elite cycling race this September.

It hardly looks like a vintage classic but the Innisfail and District Historical Village now has another fire truck to add to its collection. At its regular meeting on Feb.

Town council has given the green light to administration to send out tenders for the demolition of the sewage treatment plant buildings and facilities.

Discovery Wildlife Park is expanding its winter facilities for its animals. Zoo officials will be hauling in a 10-metre by 13-metre barn from Red Deer County that is being donated by a Central Alberta businessman.

Several members of the Penhold Fire Department will be participating in the second annual Calgary firefighter stair climb.

The long-awaited revamping of town hall has taken a big leap forward. Last week, town council approved JMAA Architecture (JMAA) to manage the two-year construction/renovation project that will cost a total of $2.

The possibility of having payday loan companies set up shop in Penhold created passionate dialogue amongst council members at a recent meeting. The item was up for discussion at council's regular meeting on Feb.

Winterfest in Penhold provided plenty of treats, activities, fresh air and winter fun for everyone. Dozens of families from Penhold and the surrounding area came out to enjoy the annual event on Feb. 6 between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Outdoor Ice Shack.

Penhold council has moved one step closer towards the construction of a new pedestrian crossing at Highway 42.