Innisfail News

An industrial road behind No Frills is now up and running and has already started to alleviate traffic congestion, according to store management.

While there is no formal announcement about what contractor successfully bid to build the new Penhold high school, some initial dirt work is underway at the site.

A group offering a chance to improve communication and leadership skills has been started in Innisfail. A Toastmasters group had its first organizational meeting on Sept. 13 and the first full meeting Sept. 20.

A presentation meant to help educate the public about the risks, symptoms and treatment of hemochromatosis will be held at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre on Oct. 1.

A man charged after a devastating crash left four Filipino workers dead pleaded guilty to charges of criminal negligence causing death when he appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Sept. 17.

The man charged in the bombing murder of Vicky Shachtay will have to wait a year for his preliminary hearing to be held. An agent for Brian Malley's lawyer appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Sept. 19 to confirm the dates for the hearing.

Quad recovered A quad stolen from Innisfail Truck Ranch was recovered after a police pursuit that started in Red Deer. The quad was stolen Sept. 18, Cpl. A.J. Mand said. A press release from Red Deer RCMP said on Sept. 19 at about 6:51 a.m.

Flush with $78,000 in new revenue from their dual-sided digital billboard, new Innisfail and District Chamber of Commerce president Doug Bos says it's time for local businesses to bind together in a bid to double tourism spending in town.

Algebra was Heather Whymark's favourite subject in high school. To her solving for “x” was just a treasure hunt disguised as homework. “I love numbers,” Whymark said. “I took all the extra math classes. I was one of those ‘geeks.

Land use bylaw amendments and subdivision approvals needed to have the manufactured home park destined for the new Oxford Landing development in Penhold go ahead were completed during the Sept. 10 council meeting.