Innisfail News

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.

PENHOLD – In his brief address to assembled guests and citizens Stewart Ford borrowed a quote from Winston Churchill. ‘‘There is no finer investment for any community than putting milk into babies,” said the retired businessman.

INNISFAIL – Discovery Wildlife Park has been approved for a significant development upgrade that will include two new cabins for its campground. At council’s Jan.

INNISFAIL – Local Mounties have released their year-end crime statistics for 2017 and as expected, total property crimes are the highest since at least 2013.

INNISFAIL – A near capacity crowd of about 200 angry and frustrated citizens attended the first Rural Crime Town Hall meeting organized by area MP Earl Dreeshen.