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Local preparations get underway for 31st Terry Fox Run

Local preparations get underway for 31st Terry Fox Run

Preparations for the 31st edition of the Terry Fox Run are officially underway, the event’s organizing committee chair announced during a presentation at an Innisfail Rotary Club meeting last week.
Main Street prepares for late summer shoot out

Main Street prepares for late summer shoot out

Excitement is building for Innisfail’s upcoming Main Street Show & Shine and Shoot Out - an event left for dead two years ago but resurrected with the growing community-wide momentum to revitalize downtown.
Sacrifice of Korean War veterans remembered

Sacrifice of Korean War veterans remembered

Local Korean War vets came together to honour their fallen comrades during a sombre memorial service in Innisfail last week.
Penhold's Big Listen spreads Alberta Party message

Penhold's Big Listen spreads Alberta Party message

The re-invented Alberta Party has moved forward with a new slogan – The Big Listen. It is based on an old idea, members admit. But it is focused on the people. Listening to what they say and what they need.
Pet Heroes comes to zoo to film wildlife stars

Pet Heroes comes to zoo to film wildlife stars

For the second consecutive season critters at Discovery Wildlife Park have been chosen to be stars for the Canadian television show Pet Heroes. On Aug.
AltaLink open house draws over 50 people

AltaLink open house draws over 50 people

Over 50 people turned out last week for an open house on AltaLink’s proposed $200 million redevelopment of the Red Deer transmission grid.
For the love of Smurf

For the love of Smurf

The Smurfs - two and a half stars Rated: PG For me, there are some childhood memories that should never be tampered with. One of them is Pitfall for the Atari; another is The Smurfs.
Truck stolen from home, set ablaze

Truck stolen from home, set ablaze

Innisfail RCMP is asking for the public’s help after a red 2001 Dodge Ram pick-up was stolen from a home near Innisfail, dumped and then set on fire.
Expansion project is underway at Bowden Institution

Expansion project is underway at Bowden Institution

A $25 million expansion at Bowden Institution is underway that will ultimately increase the population at its medium and minimum-security facilities by almost 150 prisoners.
Flood waters rears ugly head again in Penhold

Flood waters rears ugly head again in Penhold

Following some of the worst flooding of area streets he’s seen in 30 years as a town resident, Penhold’s mayor said the town’s drainage issues must be addressed immediately. Dennis Cooper was on scene at 5 a.m.
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