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Last Poplar Grove relic is saved

Last Poplar Grove relic is saved

Brian Rice moved backwards in the present to save the past for Innisfail's future. With a forklift, Rice, the 54-year-old founder of Innisfail's Red Willow Welding, drove in reverse on Oct.
No evidence of cougar: peace officer

No evidence of cougar: peace officer

Innisfail peace officers say they haven't been able to find proof of a rumoured cougar near the dog park. Colin Whymark said he and Ryan Anderson checked out the dog park area on Nov. 2 and Nov. 5 after hearing rumblings about a cougar in the area.
Country gospel musician sings her way up the charts

Country gospel musician sings her way up the charts

Wanda Lee has lots to sing about – one of her singles has made the top 10 on a U.S.
Second-degree murder charge laid

Second-degree murder charge laid

A charge of second-degree murder was laid against a man accused of killing his father last week. On Nov. 5, Innisfail RCMP were called to a residence at Red Lodge Estates around noon.
Fire department receives defibrillator

Fire department receives defibrillator

The Penhold Volunteer Fire Department has received one of 150 defibrillators distributed around Alberta in early November. “We put it in service on Wednesday night,” said Jim Pendergast, Penhold's fire chief.
Weaving a stronger social fabric

Weaving a stronger social fabric

2 The Government of Alberta extended the deadline for public input into the development of its strategy that will help guide its social policy for years to come to Nov 16.
Budget meetings open to public

Budget meetings open to public

The public is invited to check out Penhold town council's upcoming budget deliberation meetings. Mayor Dennis Cooper said at the Oct. 29 organizational meeting council addressed the issue.
Son charged in father's death

Son charged in father's death

Police have charged a 31-year-old man with second degree murder after the discovery of a body on a rural property near Innisfail Nov. 5.
Over the Net

Over the Net

Bowden Blazers player Courtney Ryrie returns the ball during the Blazers game against a team from Parkview Adventist Academy last Wednesday.
Beef industry bounces back as JBS moves in swiftly

Beef industry bounces back as JBS moves in swiftly

Everyone from the auctioneer to cattle buyers to ranchers were buzzing with three letters on their lips at the Oct. 31 cattle sale at the Innisfail Auction Mart – JBS.
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