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Small, determined crowd attend Terry Fox Run

Small, determined crowd attend Terry Fox Run

What they lacked in numbers, they made up for in heart. Only about 25 people hit the pavement under sunny skies Sunday for the 31st annual Terry Fox Run, which wound its way along a 5-kilometer loop along a number of Innisfail trails.
Police briefs

Police briefs

Innisfail man ejected from truck, suffers serious injuries Four people from Innisfail were involved in a single vehicle collision early Saturday morning.
Legion equipped with new van

Legion equipped with new van

The legion is set to roll with a new set of wheels. Thursday, Doug and Joyce Whorrall donated a new 14-seat van to the Branch 104, decked out with images of the CF-104 Starfighter on the side of the blue 2011 Ford.
Multiplex construction complete

Multiplex construction complete

All construction is finished for the Penhold Multiplex, said Mayor Dennis Cooper last week. Council approved a report of the income and expenditures on the multiplex last Tuesday.
School board praises lockdown response

School board praises lockdown response

The head of Chinook’s Edge School Division is praising the actions of staff and students following last week’s lockdown of several Innisfail schools. Superintendent Kurt Sacher said the Sept.
Council agrees to appoint new auditors

Council agrees to appoint new auditors

Innisfail Town Council agreed to offer a three-year auditing services contract to a Red Deer company during the Sept. 12 council meeting.
Three men with knives attack four teens

Three men with knives attack four teens

Four local teens were allegedly attacked late last week by a group of masked men, wielding weapons and uttering threats. “Random. It was a totally random attack,” said Staff Sgt. Lyle Marianchuk of what he described as a serious crime of opportunity.
Short-term flood solution costs increase $15,000

Short-term flood solution costs increase $15,000

Penhold council agreed to increase the dollar amount for a pipe diversion system in the north end by $15,000 last week. On Aug.
On cloud nine - Couple tie the knot 10,000 feet up

On cloud nine - Couple tie the knot 10,000 feet up

He’s taken over 100 jumps in the last three years, but Saturday morning’s skydive from 10,000 feet up was by far the most memorable for Jason Balesdent.
Three schools in lockdown following alleged shotgun sounds

Three schools in lockdown following alleged shotgun sounds

Students were in lockdown yesterday after what sounded like gunshots were heard outside Innisfail Jr/Sr high school close to 3:00 p.m.
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