Innisfail News

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.

An Ontario businessman has lost a bid to start up a satellite installation business in the old Pentecostal church, a site that is surrounded by traditional residential development.

The ice surfaces of both rinks at the Innisfail Twin Arena will soon be shining more brightly. The move will be pleasing to all sports and skating enthusiasts using both arenas, as well as citizens and professional photographers taking pictures.

Family members and friends gathered to celebrate seniors during Seniors' Week June 6 to 12. One of the highlights of Seniors' Week every year in Innisfail is the annual Mayor and Seniors' Garden Party. This year it was held on June 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.