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Fort Mac wildfire memorial created locally

Fort Mac wildfire memorial created locally

BOWDEN - Two local residents — in conjunction with a Calgary artist — have completed a memorial to those affected by the Fort McMurray wildfire. The wildfire tore through Fort McMurray on May 1, 2016 and wasn't fully extinguished until Aug.
RCMP hunting down hit and run suspects

RCMP hunting down hit and run suspects

INNISFAIL - RCMP are pursuing two suspects for a pair of hit and run incidents that occurred in Penhold on Monday (Jan. 7) afternoon. Innisfail RCMP Sgt.
Town pursuing provincial help for cannabis costs

Town pursuing provincial help for cannabis costs

INNISFAIL – The town is one of several municipalities in Alberta that is seeking provincial funding to help cover costs related to the legalization of cannabis. But Penhold is out of luck.
Putting Penhold on the culinary map

Putting Penhold on the culinary map

PENHOLD – It was the icing on the cake. Penhold’s Tracy Irwin, owner of local business Sugar By Tracy, was recently chosen for a new Food Network television series called Winner Cake All, which premiered on Jan. 7.
Penhold firefighters called to vehicle fire

Penhold firefighters called to vehicle fire

PENHOLD - RCMP are investigating a suspicious holiday season vehicle fire that occurred at a Penhold intersection. Penhold firefighters were called to the intersection of Minto Street and Robinson Avenue shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.
Penhold looks at possible solar power project

Penhold looks at possible solar power project

PENHOLD – The town is considering solar panels for the Penhold Regional Multiplex. A presentation by CBI Solar was made to council in November at a workshop meeting.
Innisfail Ski Hill victimized by thieving burglars

Innisfail Ski Hill victimized by thieving burglars

INNISFAIL – It was not a good ending to 2018 for the Innisfail Ski Hill. Innisfail RCMP are still investigating a break-in at the skill hill chalet that is thought to have taken place sometime between 10:30 p.m. on the evening of Dec.
Workshop fire remains under investigation

Workshop fire remains under investigation

BOWDEN - A fire that broke out in a workshop south of Bowden just after Christmas remains under investigation, but the cause of the blaze is not deemed to be suspicious.
Regional bus service finally set to roll

Regional bus service finally set to roll

INNISFAIL - At long last reliable two-way regional transit service to the City of Red Deer will be officially launched on Jan. 14.
Innisfail Catholics face test of faith

Innisfail Catholics face test of faith

INNISFAIL - A fire at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church could not spoil Christmas for Innisfail’s Catholic community. A fire broke out at the church sometime after 9:00 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 22. “It was Saturday morning.
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