Innisfail News

INNISFAIL - The town has finally released its public engagement strategy to determine if Innisfailians want pet chickens legalized in the community. In a Sept.

INNISFAIL - With just over 70 per cent of Innisfail's 3,600 homes and businesses now refitted with new state-of-the-art water meter registers the town is making a final "push" for the remaining 900 to call for installation service.

INNISFAIL – The town’s fire and protective services department welcomed families and Innisfail residents to learn more about them and how they serve the community. An open house and barbecue was held at the Innisfail Fire Hall on Sept.

INNISFAIL - The Chinook’s Edge School Division is committed to protecting students and staff from the dangers of tobacco use, and to encouraging smoking cessation across the education community, says superintendent Kurt Sacher.

INNISFAIL - The town is just a couple of steps away from having at least three cannabis retail stores. The town's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) recently approved a trio of development permit applications.

INNISFAIL – It was a celebration of history, music, dance, fashion and food during a chautauqua at the Innisfail and District Historical Village. The event gave local citizens a chance to experience a chautauqua on Sept. 15.

INNISFAIL - It was a tasty fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters at the local Tim Hortons last week.

PENHOLD – The Canadian Football League’s prized championship cup made a visit to Penhold late last week. “It was awesome,” said Zach Groeger, an atom player with the Innisfail Minor Football Association who was thrilled to see the Grey Cup up close.

PENHOLD - Firefighters were called out to a local residence late last week to battle a potentially dangerous basement fire. “The firefighters did an outstanding job.

INNISFAIL – Participants in Innisfail's Terry Fox Run didn't let the wet, cold weather deter them, but instead showed the same heartfelt dedication the marathon runner showed 38 years ago. “He did 143 marathons.