Innisfail News

One of three men charged after a man was stabbed to death near Raven, west of Innisfail almost three years ago, has had his trial delayed.

A device that could help area residents save money on electricity bills is now available at the Innisfail library. Along with books, videos and other items traditionally available to borrow, members can also now borrow a power monitor.

Provincial funding was granted last Friday for a $2.5 million 16-unit housing complex in Innisfail intended to help lessen homelessness and the marginally-housed.

Over $18,000 has been raised for the Red Deer Hospice and the Innisfail Professional Rodeo, partially from the sale of a donated bull.

Fire services agreement struck A new contract has been struck between Red Deer County and the Town of Innisfail to provide fire protection for residents in the town and in the rural area around Innisfail.

A Penhold man has not given up hope that volunteers will come forward to revive a children's organization that disbanded in the community in 1992.

A physiotherapist is hoping to start a chain reaction in the community from a talk he plans to give next Tuesday on the obesity epidemic facing the community and society at-large.

An open house regarding the potential building of an indoor activity centre in Bowden will be held on March 10 between 5 and 8:30 p.m. at the Friendship Centre.

The Town of Innisfail will be entering a joint use agreement with Chinook's Edge School Division after council approved its $700,000 contribution to the project during the February 14 council meeting.

The 2011 Innisfail tax bills will reflect a three per cent municipal tax increase but taxpayers may not notice it on the bottom line.