Innisfail News

Information given on trail planning Penhold town council accepted information on a trail functional planning funding proposal during their Oct. 9 meeting.

About 200 people attended a firefighter appreciation event at the Bowden Lions Hall on Friday Oct. 12 to give thanks to the 18 people that currently staff the department.

Penhold town council accepted an increased grant from Red Deer County for use of recreational facilities during its Oct. 9 meeting.

A STARS air ambulance made a landing at Bowden Grandview School last Wednesday to make a routine transfer of a patient. Cameron Heke, a senior public relations advisor with STARS, said the helicopter was sent out at 12:08 p.m.

Outstanding athletes and dedicated volunteers will be recognized with the Innisfail 2012 Community Service Awards on Oct. 19 at a gala event.

Beef sellers are ready to give XL Foods Inc. another shot, says the national trade association representing grocery stores, as the company looks to restart the plant, which was shut down after E.coli was found in its products.

When Bowden's Sandra Gyorffy got back from her trip to Nova Scotia she took a look at the stack of lottery tickets beside her computer. The 70-year-old medical transcriptionist always plays the EXTRA draw, but she's never won any big money before.

Innisfail fire fighter Kurt Ginther rappels down the side of the Innisfail fire hall during an open house held last Saturday.

Local cross-country runners participated in a meet in Red Deer on Oct. 2, with the Innisfail team bringing home a banner for their efforts. École Innisfail Middle School and Innisfail Jr./Sr.

The Innisfail Eagles started their year out with a pair of wins during the Eye Opener Hockey Tournament hosted by SAIT Sept. 28-29. “It's a good start to the season,” said coach Brain Sutter.