Innisfail News

Hundreds of visitors came out to enjoy the second day of the 2019 Asparagus Festival at Edgar Farms on Sunday (June 2). The annual festival takes place over three consecutive Sundays - May 26, June 2 and June 9 and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BOWDEN - Police are investigating an incident in which more than $600,000 worth of prohibited items were found at the medium security unit of Bowden Institution.

Close to 60 kids participated in the Innisfail Bike Rodeo at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre on Saturday (June 1).

INNISFAIL – It was a celebration fit for royalty. Innisfail and area residents welcomed the newest addition to the Royal Family with a Royal Baby Tea at the Innisfail and District Historical Village on May 11.

INNISFAIL -- Experts say disposing of hazardous materials helps keep families safe and the environment continually green.

INNISFAIL - The local fire department is reminding citizens to regularly check their smoke alarms following a recent potentially deadly apartment fire near the downtown core. At about 10:40 p.m.

INNISFAIL – For 50 years the Innisfail and District Historical Society has helped bring history to life. That was true for the seasonal grand opening and 50th anniversary celebration at the Innisfail and District Historical Village on May 25.

INNISFAIL - The hockey Birds of Innisfail are hoping to know in early June whether they will have a league to play in the coming season following the sudden and shocking folding of the Allan Cup champion Lacombe Generals.

INNISFAIL – Growing season has officially begun. Local gardeners and green thumb enthusiasts were at the Innisfail Community Garden for a recent work bee on May 10. Gardeners were busy preparing their raised beds and plots for the season.

INNISFAIL – Sometimes history teaches lessons beyond the classroom. For students at Innisfail Middle School (IMS), that learning has come in the form of the unforgettable life and story of one heroic young Jewish girl named Anne Frank.