Innisfail News

The community's pent up anger over the dismissal of fire chief Dean Clark burst out into the open this week, with an overflowing crowd of citizens at town hall asking elected officials to call in the province to conduct an inquiry into the conduct of

RED DEER COUNTY – The rural municipality has tabled its budget for 2017, a plan that calls for no tax increases and a “significant” drop in capital spending.

INNISFAIL - Throughout the school year students at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School are recognized for their positive attitude, achievements, good behaviour and various contributions. They are recognized through the B.E.A.R.S.

INNISFAIL - The Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion has thrown down the gauntlet to show it means business when it becomes time to support the community. On Nov. 22, the legion gave away $25,500 to nine local and area non-profit groups and organizations.

The Penhold Regional Multiplex arena will soon be the setting for the Battle of the Blades. It will feature the gritty determined team of Penhold firefighters facing off against the tougher-than-nails Bowden Correctional Officers squad.

Innisfail RCMP are seeking the public's help to nab a pair of knife-wielding carjackers who tricked a Penhold man to give them a test drive. On Nov. 14, local Mounties responded to the complaint, which took place east of Penhold along Highway 42.

The town is moving forward with a FortisAlberta initiative to convert existing community street lights to environmentally friendly, cost effective LED lighting technology. The FortisAlberta proposal was brought to town council's Nov.

There is now a full slate of members for the town's Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Board. At town council's regular meeting on Nov. 14, council approved Bud Sargent and Dianne Mainville to the board.

INNISFAIL - The Innisfail Library/Learning Centre wants to hear from you and know what you want in a library. The library is holding a two-hour community feedback tea on programming and to introduce new library staff on Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon.

After two days of budget deliberations town council has set the stage for a zero per cent tax increase for local residents and businesses in 2017.