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Fifteen years to the day

Fifteen years to the day

After serving 15 years of a life sentence for the murder of an oil executive on his property northwest of Olds, Eifion Wyn (Wayne) Roberts has been granted full parole. The Parole Board of Canada decided on Sept.
New chamber president a born salesperson

New chamber president a born salesperson

Diane Mineault is a born salesperson. She loves to engage people, and her record proves she excels at both. Mineault is the new executive director of the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce.
Gathering 1,300 strong for Terry's dream

Gathering 1,300 strong for Terry's dream

They came. They gathered. And they cheered. Up to 1,300 students and community members collectively roared with approval for the start of the annual Terry Fox Run on the Innisfail schools campus on Sept. 26.
Heistad out to pursue union ambitions

Heistad out to pursue union ambitions

A longtime face on town council is opting to switch his upcoming electioneering next month from municipal politics to the corridors of union power.
Two Penhold councillors challenging for mayor's seat

Two Penhold councillors challenging for mayor's seat

Two current councillors, including controversial Chad Hoffman, are going up against Mayor Dennis Cooper in the campaign fight for the top spot on council.
The sweet sounds of barbershop

The sweet sounds of barbershop

In the basement of Innisfail's Church of the Nazarene, there is a group invested in the tradition of making beautiful music.
McCarthy throws in towel in sign battle

McCarthy throws in towel in sign battle

The controversial sign on wheels that's been the topic of heated debate in Penhold for more than a year will soon disappear.
Library celebrates Alberta Culture Days

Library celebrates Alberta Culture Days

The Innisfail Public Library was the cultural hub September 27 and 28 where paintings, writing and other forms of expression were on display.
ATB celebrates 75 years with a community party

ATB celebrates 75 years with a community party

ATB Financial has celebrated its 75th birthday across the province and the Innisfail branch hosted its own party in grand style on Sept. 27.
Acting workshop postponed until Oct. 5

Acting workshop postponed until Oct. 5

The dramatic acting workshop originally scheduled for September 20 and 21 has been postponed to Saturday, Oct. 5.
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