Innisfail News

PENHOLD – Firefighters have determined that an open flame heater inside a mobile home was "likely” the cause of a fire that destroyed two homes at Penhold Estates Mobile Home Park. The Feb.

INNISFAIL - The Innisfail Hurricanes Water Polo Club is finishing up its season with a splash. The club, which has athletes aged six to 13 this year, has seen good development in its players this year, said Ray Bergeron, president of the club.

INNISFAIL - The Rangeland Beef 4-H Club held its local Public Speaking Competition on Feb. 3 at the Oklahoma Hall. It was a great turnout and show of support from family and friends.

BOWDEN – The new $2.3-million Bowden Community Hall will officially open next month with all bills paid.

PENHOLD – True love knows no boundaries. That includes the love we have for our four-legged family pets. And for Penhold’s Tyler and Krista Hirsche it was the best gift they could have for Valentine’s Day. Their beloved Daisy was saved.

INNISFAIL - Locals can achieve lofty goals with a new town-sponsored climbing program. Last week the first of three climbing events was held, and targetted youth participants. The next one will be Feb.

INNISFAIL – Shock and disbelief have rocked the riding of Innisfail-Sylvan Lake following news last week that former MLA Don MacIntyre has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference against a minor. "Total shock. Dismay.

INNISFAIL – Red Deer County is moving ahead with its plan to add first-ever enhanced police resources to battle epidemic rural crime, but the move will not benefit the Innisfail RCMP detachment that is responsible to cover the lion’s share of the rur

INNISFAIL –Don MacIntyre has officially resigned as MLA for the Innisfail – Sylvan Lake riding.

INNISFAIL – Mayor Jim Romane has served notice to council and administration he wants to see a quick decision on whether the town makes a big step forward this year to build the ambitious $650,000 skateboard park project.