Innisfail News

After 15 years, an Innisfail music teacher has closed a chapter in her career. Jeanette Manser, 34, is a graduate of Innisfail High School and the Royal Conservatory of Music (Grade 10).

The town has put in a funding application to the federal government for a million-dollar upgrade job to the Innisfail Twin Arena.

Bowden chief administrative officer James Mason and staff are researching a new provincial program designed to help seniors improve the safety and sustainability of their homes.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Prairies To Peaks (BBBS) recently received a big boost in funding this spring from the provincial government and the Red Deer and District Community Foundation.

The Welcoming Communities Refugee Committee is moving forward to sponsor a Syrian refugee family of three. The new Syrian family, the second one that will make Innisfail its new home, is expected to arrive in town in three to four months.

A dozen walking trail locations throughout the town will see major asphalt upgrades this summer. Town council approved a $331,908.98 contract to Red Deer's Tar-ific Construction at its June 13 regular meeting to do the work.

The 7 Penhold Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron has celebrated its time honoured annual review with a promise to look forward to a memorable season next year.

The ambitious project to upgrade the nature trail at Napoleon Lake is continuing this spring and could be completed in 2016, a year earlier than planned.

When graduate Elizabeth Maciborsky delivered the Class of 2016 Valedictory Address she spoke of the many tears and trials every student encountered to reach the pinnacle of their young lives.

With Canada Day just 10 days away, Innisfail's Adele Beaudoin has given the nation her heart. In doing so, she has earned the honour of being a national award-winning writer. She is just 15 years old.