Innisfail News

INNISFAIL - Two years ago Sandy Kelly Bexon had a breast cancer scare. Her mother Betty died from it in 1999. She thought about that time, and recalled how she did her best to comfort her mother. "Breast cancer is a big fear for all women.

PENHOLD - The town is setting the bar high when it comes to quality work, service and dedication to the community. Rick Binnendyk, the town's chief administrative officer (CAO) and Coun.

PENHOLD - The economic outlook may be tough for Albertans but many small businesses are continuing to build and grow, particularly in small- town Alberta.

INNISFAIL – The long-awaited modernization and expansion of town hall is getting underway this month following the recent contractor approval by council. At council's regular meeting on Sept. 26, Phoenix Construction was awarded a $2,149.

INNISFAIL – Making a positive difference in the town has earned the Fox & Hound Sports Bar/Mulligan's Pizza the Business Contribution Award this year at the 2016 Community and Business Awards Gala. "This is our second time winning this award.

OLDS - There's a good chance that a gathering of indigenous youth from the Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) will be held again next year. The first-ever CESD indigenous youth conference was held in Olds Oct.

INNISFAIL - Local residents are rallying in light of concerns that their voice is not being heard.

INNISFAIL - The news of the sudden and unexpected death of former Alberta premier and Calgary MP Jim Prentice on Oct. 13 sent shockwaves and heartbreak throughout the province and region, including here in Innisfail.

INNISFAIL - Family roots and a long history have helped make the Jungle Farm the success it is today. That success and community connection earned them the Farm Family of the Year Award at the 2016 Community and Business Awards Gala on Oct. 14.

INNISFAIL - It was cold and blustery. Old Man Winter came early. But it didn't matter. Local citizens bundled up and enthusiastically took in the third annual Innisfail Scarecrow Festival during the Thanksgiving long weekend on Main Street.