Innisfail News

OLDS - Alberta ranchers should be encouraged to use social media such as Facebook and Twitter to promote the industry's benefits and safety standards with consumers, delegates heard at the Feb.

INNISFAIL - The 2017 A Night at the Ranch fundraiser will honour the memory of professional bull rider Ty Pozzobon. Pozzobon passed away unexpectedly in January at the age of 25.

PENHOLD - With the City of Red Deer's recent notice to leave the Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP), the future of CAEP is uncertain.

Scores of children got the opportunity last week to play with hall-of-famers. Yes, the kids oohed and aahed. Their heroes? Not a hockey player or a super hero. The kids, who excitedly congregated at Innisfail Library/Learning Centre on Feb.

The 30th annual Bowl For Kids is set to strike big this weekend.

More donations have poured into the Innisfail and District Historical Society for the restoration of the pioneer Sinclair home, which has increased optimism with board members that the structure will finally be moved to the village this year.

PENHOLD - The Town of Penhold is moving forward with a new recreational vehicle (RV) park. The proposed project will cost about $1.

INNISFAIL - The town will sign a new one-year contract with Waste Management Canada that will provide continued curbside garbage and commercial pickup at a cost of $575,051.

PENHOLD - The Central Alberta Amazons are once again near the top of their league thanks to a strong team effort this season. The Amazons finished regular season play Feb.

INNISFAIL/PENHOLD - The towns of Innisfail and Penhold held several indoor and outdoor activities for local families to celebrate Family Day.