Innisfail News

PENHOLD – The town's fall festival drew residents and visitors to a delightful weekend of fireworks, midway rides, a hypnotist and much more. “It went excellent,” said Melanie Willerth, events and communications co-ordinator for the Town of Penhold.

INNISFAIL – Election candidates got a first-hand taste last week on how important the Oct. 16 municipal election is for Innisfailians.

INNISFAIL – Council has approved the expenditure of more than $77,000 for a new weatherproof storage structure at the town yard. The expenditure of $77,397, plus GST, was approved at council's regular meeting on Aug. 28.

INNISFAIL – Local RCMP nabbed a pair of fleeing suspected stolen property culprits after laying down a spike belt. On Sept. 25, Innisfail RCMP members were on patrol and observed a suspicious truck near a local business with no tail lights on.

BOWDEN – Council has set a date for a mayoralty candidates forum for the community. It will take place Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Friendship Centre. Rev. Jason Metcalfe will serve as the moderator. The election will be held Oct. 16.

Community award winners Community Arts & Culture: Iris White Citizen of the Year: Bernie Vanderham Runner-up: Marion Davidson Community Builder: Murray Reay Runner-up: Marion Davidson Leaders of Tomorrow: Dakota Elliott Runner-up: Mathew Gabert Sport

Vacationing Penhold firefighters braved the murderous gunfire at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas to help others despite a massive wall of panicked concertgoers desperately fleeing for safety.

Coun. Cory Kingsfield resigned as a Penhold councillor on Sept. 25. Kingsfield said in an interview that he has left Penhold for personal reasons. He's now living in Red Deer and is running for city council there.

INNISFAIL – The 2017 edition of the Scarecrow Festival is in the final planning stages and organizer Deb Stoski is hoping to crack the century mark in entries.

INNISFAIL - The new vice-principal at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School brings with him a lifelong passion for Catholic education. “Going to Catholic school was some of the best years of my life,” said David Griffin.