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Katherine Gabert earns Bates Wardle Award

Katherine Gabert earns Bates Wardle Award

INNISFAIL - When Bob Wardle talked to young swimmers from the Innisfail Dolphins on Aug. 28 his story was filled with inspiration. Almost 70 years earlier he became a hero for his miraculous rescue of a 20-month-old toddler.
Starting kindergarten on the right page

Starting kindergarten on the right page

PENHOLD – Mackenzie Dahl has a good head start on her reading skills, after completing her 1,000th book.
Businesses sensitive to loss of history and public art

Businesses sensitive to loss of history and public art

INNISFAIL - Wade Harris reached out for over a year to save history. But in the end the owner of Innisfail Bowling Lanes had to let it go.
Half of downtown's historical murals are gone

Half of downtown's historical murals are gone

INNISFAIL - Mayor Jim Romane will address council at its next meeting about whether the town should make a first-ever public arts policy a priority after learning on Aug.
Pine Lake Country Fair and Sports Days 2019

Pine Lake Country Fair and Sports Days 2019

The 33rd Annual Pine Lake Country Fair & Sports Days, sponsored by the Crossroads Agricultural Society, was held Aug. 9 - 11 at Crossroads Ag Park in Pine Lake.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

INNISFAIL – With a new school year set to begin, academic achievement and learning is at the forefront at both schools and the local library.
Students and staff prepare for new school year

Students and staff prepare for new school year

INNISFAIL – The start of a new school year is about to begin. Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD) staff and teachers have been busy preparing for the first day of school on Sept. 3. Classes for students and staff at St.
Penhold moving infrastructure projects forward

Penhold moving infrastructure projects forward

PENHOLD – The town is looking to move infrastructure projects forward, now that the province has announced what it will be allocating to municipalities through the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) for 2019/2020.
Escape artists have their shot at library

Escape artists have their shot at library

INNISFAIL - Escape artists in town are finding their way out better than anybody thought. And they are having plenty of fun doing it.
Rotarians partner to help food bank support program

Rotarians partner to help food bank support program

INNISFAIL – For the past several years a local partnership has helped ensure families in need have more than just food.
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