Innisfail News

SPRINGBROOK - Premier Rachel Notley gave her stamp of approval of the new $9.5 million runway expansion at Red Deer Airport. "We talked about the runway expansion and what it meant to the Red Deer Airport," said airport CEO Graham Ingham.

PENHOLD - The Penhold skatepark committee is inviting the community to come out and hear an update on progress with the Penhold skatepark project.

INNISFAIL - Michael Potter vividly remembers the bullying he endured decades ago as a teenager in Innisfail and Bowden because he was gay. But Potter knew then he at least had a chance to defend himself. "I have been gay-bashed and bullied.

INNISFAIL - Town council has passed the 2017 Property Tax Bylaw, and many citizens, despite its own municipal government bringing in a zero per cent tax increase, will pay a little bit more.

INNISFAIL - The Town of Innisfail has lost its bid to host Big Valley Jamboree's 2017 Small Town Saturday Night. The contest was open to municipalities in Alberta with populations under 20,000 people.

INNISFAIL - The federal budget for 2017 has been unveiled and like the provincial one on March 16 there is very little for Innisfailians and Central Albertans to get excited about.

INNISFAIL - The town is considering a request by the Innisfail and District Historical Society to help with the restoration of the pioneer Sinclair House.

INNISFAIL - Homeowners who have cross connection issues with wastewater and storm lines will now be eligible for up to $3,500 in financial assistance from the town.

INNISFAIL - The Citizens for Innisfail (CFI) group has been denied its request to make a presentation to town council based on new allegations of staff turmoil, claims that have left the town's elected leaders feeling "bullied" and under attack.

PENHOLD - The Alberta Progressive Conservative Party has chosen a new leader with a new direction and local PCs could not be happier.