Innisfail News

Keith Bailey delivered a speech on June 19 to dedicate the renaming of the Bowden Community Action Park to Abby's Park in honour of the late Abby Gamble, a respected longtime community builder and co-founder of the Bowden Community Action Society.

Gophers and their increasing numbers are cause for concern for some Penhold residents. Concerned citizens brought the issue to council's attention at the June 27 regular council meeting and highlighted their reasons for concern.

Canada Post workers are still on the job. A lockout expected early Monday morning was averted after Canada Post withdrew its 72-hour notice on Sunday.

Sluggish economic growth? No way. Innisfail is experiencing its own building boom amidst a provincial climate of doom and gloom.

Grade 1 students at École John Wilson Elementary School learned about the importance of farm safety during a Safety Day program presentation on June 23.

School may be out but business is on the mind of eight-year-old Katie Hughes. She does her best to be a young entrepreneur by setting up an ice tea stand near her home along 51 Street on a recent hot day in Innisfail.

The Red Ox Steakhouse in Innisfail helped celebrate Canada Day by creating a Canadian flag, made of red woodchips and white rocks, at the front of the Main Street restaurant. Manager Neelam Kamalakar and staff member Donna-Lea Cameron stand next to the unique creation.

CUPW employees at the Innisfail Post Office may be among postal workers across Canada in a lockout on July 8.

Summer has officially arrived. Innisfail and area schools finished classes last week, signalling the official start to the much anticipated summer break for both students and teachers.

Tragedy struck close to home on Canada Day. Two local youth are dead after a single-vehicle collision east of Red Deer on July 1.