Innisfail News

An Innisfail man has learned an important lesson about operating a drone after he caused alarm among locals during the recent Canada Day fireworks show.

Innisfail council has approved the expense of $24,360 to develop a program for wayfinding signage that will make it easier for citizens to find important civic institutions and services.

The Town of Penhold is looking at ways to improve intersection and crosswalk safety throughout the town. Recommendations were made at the July 11 town council meeting after the municipality contracted Total Performance SPD Ltd.

A large piece of commercial land located at the corner of Main Street and 49th Avenue in Innisfail has seen work crews on site for more than a week.

A local air cadet got to shake hands with royalty.

He shared memories, laughter and of course talked about hockey.

It is a year to celebrate youth. Father Tom Puslecki of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Innisfail is in Poland this week joining Catholics from around the world to celebrate 2016 World Youth Day with Pope Francis.

Local artists are once again getting the chance to show their stuff in this year's 10th annual Artwalk. Organized by the Wellspring Visual ArtNetwork Association (WVANA), Artwalk lasts from June 18 to Oct.

Innisfail's Sophia Bouw is an award-winning writer.

The first block party of the summer introduced a little bit of New Orleans to Innisfail. Mardi Gras came to town on June 25 along 49th Street Close in the Madison Park neighbourhood.