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Cannabis sniffing dogs retiring

Cannabis sniffing dogs retiring

INNISFAIL – Several RCMP service dogs trained in Central Alberta and stationed across Canada will be retiring once cannabis becomes legal.
Dreeshen appointed UCP trade critic

Dreeshen appointed UCP trade critic

INNISFAIL – Newly elected Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Devin Dreeshen has been named as the United Conservative Party’s (UCP) trade critic. The UCP sits as Alberta’s official Opposition.
Fighting back against aggressive cancer

Fighting back against aggressive cancer

INNISFAIL – An Innisfail woman is in the fight of her life. Nickole Pimlott was diagnosed with a very rare and very aggressive cancer, at a very late stage.
A-maze-ing diversity at Eagle Creek Farms

A-maze-ing diversity at Eagle Creek Farms

There’s more than sunflower and corn mazes growing at Eagle Creek Farms, land that’s been in John Mills’ family for almost a century. “I’m the fourth generation that’s farmed the land now,” Mills said. His great-grandfather bought the land in 1921.
Strawberry Festival draws hundreds of visitors

Strawberry Festival draws hundreds of visitors

INNISFAIL – It's all about strawberries. The Jungle Farm, north of Innisfail, held its annual Strawberry Festival on July 21. “It’s just to celebrate the season and strawberries.
Transportation pilot project welcomed

Transportation pilot project welcomed

INNISFAIL – The newly announced transportation pilot project in Central Alberta is good news for Innisfail and area residents, say a number of people.
Ban on public consumption now the law

Ban on public consumption now the law

INNISFAIL - When recreational cannabis becomes legal this fall, residents, visitors and potential retailers in the town will have bylaws to follow.
Connecting rural communities

Connecting rural communities

INNISFAIL – Transportation in Central Alberta received a big boost from the province on Wednesday, providing rural Albertans with access to improved transportation across Red Deer County.
Local food growing in importance

Local food growing in importance

Do you know where the ingredients of your dinner are from? As demand for local food grows, more and more people do, in fact, know where the ingredients for their meals come from. Some get their produce at their local farmers market.
Penhold seeks public feedback, moves public hearing date

Penhold seeks public feedback, moves public hearing date

PENHOLD – The town is moving forward with bylaw changes to prepare for the legalization of cannabis this fall. Penhold council recently moved the date for a public hearing regarding amendments to its Land Use Bylaw to Aug.
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