Innisfail News

INNISFAIL - This year has been an ongoing struggle for the Innisfail Minor Football Association (IMFA). The gridiron league for kids was nearly forced to fold in early spring due to lack of coaches, players and volunteers.

SPRINGBROOK – A train derailment late Friday (June 8) afternoon shut down parts of Highway 2A between Springbrook and Red Deer. Seven cars on a Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) train derailed, leaving the tracks at about 5 p.m.

INNISFAIL – Fourlane Ford Sales Ltd. is celebrating a milestone this year. The local dealership recently celebrated its 25th anniversary by sharing Five Days of Random Acts of Fordness and giving back to the community from May 28 to June 1.

INNISFAIL - The annual Mayor and Seniors Garden Party was extra special this year with the town's most valued citizens having a chance to celebrate good news for all seniors.

INNISFAIL – Graduation day. A day to remember good times, honour accomplishments and look to the future. The graduating class of 2018 at Innisfail High School did just that as they shared this special milestone in a ceremony on June 9.

INNISFAIL - After hearing repeated public complaints over the past five years, the town may soon move to finally fix the troublesome intersection at 53rd Avenue and 56th Street.

INNISFAIL - Police are continuing their investigation into the tragic highway accident that claimed the life of a Red Deer woman. Innisfail RCMP Sgt. Lori Eiler said at about 3:30 a.m.

INNISFAIL – Springtime means it's asparagus time. The Asparagus Festival returned to Edgar Farms near Innisfail after a three-year absence.

INNISFAIL - Living legend Jack Daines will take centre stage during Innisfail’s rodeo weekend. Daines, 82, was chosen to be this year's parade marshal for the annual Innisfail Rotary Parade. “I’m absolutely thrilled.

BOWDEN - Two men have approached town council with a plan to set up a medical marijuana production facility just outside of Bowden.