Innisfail News

INNISFAIL – The town may soon be the site of one of Western Canada’s largest energy producing solar farms, a proposal spearheaded by a respected U.K.-based alternative energy project builder and local entrepreneur Robert Bilton.

BOWDEN – Thieves have smashed into the Bowden Pioneer Museum and stolen several prized historical artifacts. Olds RCMP were called to the scene on the morning of Jan. 31, where a break-in took place sometime between Jan. 29 and 31.

INNISFAIL – There’s a lot more to newspapers than black and white. Grade 8 students at Innisfail Middle School are learning about the newspaper industry as part of their English Language Arts and Social Studies classes.

INNISFAIL – The town’s draft Strategic Plan has been tabled with a dozen high priorities to guide council as it reshapes the community over the next four years.

INNISFAIL – A past Citizen of the Year Award winner for the town has earned a spot in the 4-H Alberta Hall of Fame. The late Sylvia Mathon, who passed away in 2016, was one of two people selected for induction into the 4-H Hall of Fame in late 2017.

SPRUCE VIEW - When Jim and Sandy Martin arrived in Central Alberta their first task was getting to know the people. So the couple set out to become part of the community and started volunteering. "When we came here, we didn’t know anyone,” said Jim.

INNISFAIL – Older adults need to embrace the value of literacy to be a contributing part of today’s computer world while children ought to seize the joy of reading old-fashioned books.

INNISFAIL – Seniors are receiving new elder abuse awareness programming thanks to the recent approval of the town’s application for funding under the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors Grant Program.

INNISFAIL – The local fire department is looking to upgrade two important pieces of emergency rescue equipment. During town council’s regular meeting on Jan.

BOWDEN -- About 60 people came out to the Bowden Grandview School library Jan. 26 for the 21st annual Burns In Bowden event. It celebrates the birthday of renowned Scottish poet Robbie Burns. Tartans hung from the ceiling in various colours.