Innisfail News

BOWDEN – Mayor Robb Stuart has no wish to be the Grinch, but he suspects the town will have to increase the tax rate this year, after deciding not to hike taxes last year. Stuart says financial reality may force that decision.

BOWDEN – Drug charges have been laid against two Bowden Institution inmates, along with one former offender, following a lengthy joint investigation by Innisfail RCMP and prison officials. On Dec.

DICKSON – The fall is a very busy time for the Dickson Store Museum when it hosts three events within a couple of months.

PENHOLD – The new year looks promising for Penhold residents. The town is starting 2018 with a balanced budget with a zero per cent tax increase. Penhold council held two budget meetings on Dec. 4 and 7.

PENHOLD – The town's new little free libraries are open for business. Stationed at Memorial Hall and the Seniors Drop In Centre, two brightly coloured boxes filled with books have been put into operation.

INNISFAIL – The sounds of Christmas rang out during the annual Inter-Church Christmas Musical at the Church of the Nazarene. Hundreds of visitors and concertgoers packed the church for two performances on Dec. 9 and 10.

INNISFAIL – The giving spirit continues in Innisfail. The 22nd annual Charity Check Stop took place Dec. 16 on 50th Street. Every year the event collects items to give to families and individuals in need at Christmastime.

INNISFAIL – Firefighters were called last week to put out a chimney fire at Heartland Funeral Services. The fire at the funeral home, located at 4915 - 49 St., was reported to the Innisfail Fire Department at 5:36 p.m. on Dec.

INNISFAIL – Timing, punchlines and dramatic pauses are often crucial to providing the perfect comedic effect on stage. Innisfail Town Theatre (ITT) delivered that and more in its fall production of a Bedfull of Foreigners.

INNISFAIL – Local churches are sharing the true meaning of Christmas through music, spoken words and fellowship. Innisfail United Church held its annual Candles, Carols and Cookies event on Dec. 17.