Innisfail News

There may have been a nasty snowstorm blowing through the evening of Nov. 2 but it did not deter scores of business people and citizens from taking in the sixth annual Rotary Night at the Innisfail Library Learning Centre.

The Seniors Drop-in Centre is offering a full slate of programs and services over the next month, including a full discussion on wills, estates and memorials.

In the middle of the night, there is a feeling in the community that something is going on.

It seems somehow fitting this time of year that ghosts will soon be sighted at the Innisfail Public Library.

Just as the final note of the Last Post was played at the cenotaph under a brilliant blue sky a flock of Canada geese offered hundreds of Innisfailians a unique but timely flyover.

Think of any community wish over the past 75 years and it's a good bet the Innisfail Lions Club has been there to make it come true.

Richard Black is witnessing his final Remembrance Day. His last as manager of the Innisfail Legion, that is. “I was born and raised in the legion. I spent a lot of time here when I was younger.

Doug Whorrall is a proud Korean War vet who has dedicated his senior years to spreading the message about Canada's inspiring legacy of heroism and valour on the battlefield.

Innisfail schools and churches have responded to the civil war crisis in Syria by stepping up with an “overwhelming” community-wide campaign to collect hundreds of sweaters to help displaced refugees facing a cold and homeless winter.

The elusive thieves that have been breaking into businesses all over Central Alberta since early June to steal automated teller machines (ATM) have returned close to home. For the second time in three months a Spruce View business has been targeted.