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Weekend of Wheels ready for fourth run

Weekend of Wheels ready for fourth run

The green flag is ready for the fourth annual Weekend of Wheels on Sept. 13.
Town retreats from dump controversy

Town retreats from dump controversy

Following weeks of controversy and overwhelming public opposition, the Town of Innisfail is now looking at a different option for the relocation of its waste transfer site.
Hercules is sure-fire summer hit

Hercules is sure-fire summer hit

Hercules can best summed up the film tagline, “Before he was a legend, he was a man.” The most recent incarnation of Hercules, Dwayne Johnson, carries on the tradition of former strongmen Steve Reeves, and Kevin Sorbo in the title role convincingly.
Friends and family gather to say farewell

Friends and family gather to say farewell

The life of Christopher Michael Lawrence was celebrated on July 27 by friends and family in Red Deer. About 250 people attended the sombre funeral service for the 15-year-old teen that was held Sunday morning at Red Deer's Parkland Funeral Home.
Answers being sought in the death of Innisfail's Chris Lawrence

Answers being sought in the death of Innisfail's Chris Lawrence

The tragic accident at Arjon Contsruction Ltd.'s Whispering Hills gravel pit that claimed the life of Innisfail teen Christopher Lawrence has drawn strong attention to workplace safety.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters receives support boost

Big Brothers and Big Sisters receives support boost

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Innisfail (BBBSI) is seeing an outpouring of community support and generosity. “We have had a good couple of months,” said Tim Howard, executive director of BBBSI.
From the mean streets to the arms of love

From the mean streets to the arms of love

Whenever Kristina Kinder fell Chris Lawrence was always there to pick her up. When life took Chris for a tumble Kristina would be there for him. Both teens were veterans of the streets. They came from the school of hard knocks.
Innisfail route finalized for Tour of Alberta

Innisfail route finalized for Tour of Alberta

The Tour of Alberta route through Innisfail has been finalized. Stage 2 of the elite cycling event on Sept.
Council surrenders on dump controversy

Council surrenders on dump controversy

Following weeks of controversy and overwhelming public opposition, the Town of Innisfail is now looking at different options for the relocation of its waste transfer site.
Local boy killed in workplace accident, funeral to be held July 27

Local boy killed in workplace accident, funeral to be held July 27

A tragic accident has claimed the life of 15-year-old Innisfail resident Christopher Lawrence. Lawrence was killed in a workplace accident at the Wintering Hills site near East Coulee in the early morning of July 19.
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