Innisfail News

The future for Chinook Center School students and their transition to École John Wilson Elementary School next fall appears uncertain. Following an information meeting Oct. 4 many questions remain.

There's a new face at the helm of the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre. Sara Kepper is the new manager and is no stranger to the workplace or her colleagues.

Close to 30 students of First Nations, Metis and Inuit heritage in grades 5 to 12 in Innisfail are set to participate in the first-ever Indigenous Youth Conference hosted by the Chinook's Edge School Division.

Cami Mix, left, and Phoenix Redmond bob for doughnuts during a carnival hosted at the Alliance Church on Sept. 22.

Expect to find a "crafter's haven" this weekend when the Artwaves West show takes place from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 at Olds College and the Pomeroy Inn & Suites.

The uptake in subsidized counselling in Innisfail has been so great that Summit Psychology is requesting further funding from Family and Community Support Services.

No injuries were sustained in a fire that broke out in a Penhold home's kitchen last Wednesday morning causing less than an estimated $10,000 in damage.

Cassandra Phillips was among many children and youth to take part in the annual Fall Family Festival at the Innisfail and District Historical Village on Sept. 17. She joined other children in making a calming bottle during the event.

The Town of Penhold is taking steps to ensure safe, active transportation for pedestrians in town with its proposed new active transportation plan.

Students are back in the classroom and the new school year is well underway. Adam Sia may be the new vice-principal at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School in Innisfail, but he is certainly no stranger to its hallways.