Innisfail News

Innisfail senior Bernice Stewart has launched a petition against the planned transmission line over Cook Lake. Stewart, who will soon be 74, launched an online ‘Save Cook Lake's Sacred Swans' petition two weeks ago.

With just days remaining in the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strike mandate, talks with Canada Post seem to be at an impasse.

Innisfail Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram recently celebrated its first anniversary. To mark the occasion, the local business held a $15,000 grand prize draw, which was open to those who purchased a vehicle between May 1 and Aug. 2.

It's soon time to go back to school. Families in need in the Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) are receiving some help this September thanks to a generous donation by EQUS in Innisfail and their new Backpacks for Schools program.

Ivan Daines' big bash – the 40th annual Friends and Heroes County Music Pick-nic -- was everything he could have possibly hoped for. Even the weather gods cooperated, mostly.

Innisfail RCMP would like to question a suspect pursued by Red Deer police who allegedly has been using counterfeit money while driving through fast food restaurants.

For struggling Albertans with little or no credit, in need of emergency funds, help has finally arrived. On Aug. 1, Phase 1 of Bill 15, An Act to End Predatory Lending, came into effect.

It will be a feast for a good cause. The Innisfail Growers, with help from sponsors Royal Bank of Canada and RBC Dominion Securities, is holding a Feast In the Field fundraising event on Aug. 19 at the Jungle Farm just north of town.

Half a century of volunteer firefighting excellence and bravery in Innisfail has been honoured by Canada's highest office.

It's a celebration of country music and rodeo. The 40th annual Ivan Daines Friends and Heroes Country Music Pick-Nic takes place Aug. 10 to 14 at the Daines Ranch and Rodeo Grounds, six kilometres north of Innisfail.