Innisfail News

INNISFAIL – Visitors and vendors once again packed the Arena for the Innisfail Trade Show. The annual event took place April 5 and 6 and featured about 120 booths showcasing local businesses, farms, community groups and organizations.

INNISFAIL -- Dean Foster is determined to draw the biggest caricature faces the world has ever seen -- large enough to fit the area of a football field. In fact, his two faces will be big enough to be listed in the Guinness World Records.

BOWDEN -- Likely no one was happier to see town council choose a new chief administrative officer than Jacqui Molyneux, the town's chief financial officer (CFO). Council formally chose Greg Skotheim for that post during its March 25 meeting.

A special Volunteer Appreciation Supper for volunteers in Bowden and area is being held in the town on April 17. Following welcoming remarks at 6 p.m., dinner will be served for volunteers at the new Paterson Community Centre.

LACOMBE – It was not the battle victory they had hoped for. The Innisfail Eagles squared off against the Rosetown Red Wings in Game 1 of the 2019 Allan Cup tournament in Lacombe on Monday afternoon (April 8).

Hundreds of visitors came out this weekend for the annual Innisfail Trade Show and A Taste of Innisfail, April 5 and 6.

Four members of the club had excellent results at the recent 4-H public speaking second level zones competition held on March 9 at the Pine Lake Hub Hall.

Dr. Isaac Day and his dance partner Jinelle Themig, both of Innisfail, rehearse a dance number at Joy's School of Dance. The duo are practising for their upcoming performance in the 2019 Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off in Red Deer on April 13.

INNISFAIL – Members of Our Lady of Peace Parish are rallying to raise needed funds for a new church roof. One of several fundraisers planned for this year was held on March 17.

INNISFAIL – Volunteers play a vital role in any community. The towns of Innisfail and Penhold are celebrating their volunteers during National Volunteer Week, from April 7 to 13. Penhold is hosting an event at the Memorial Hall on April 11.