Innisfail News

Innisfail has a rising country star in its midst.

Innisfail's first Syrian refugee family has arrived. “It's very exciting news. This is a wonderful privilege,” said Terry Hayden, member of the refugee committee with Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.

Creativity and innovation will be on display during this week's annual science fair at Innisfail High School. “It gives them an opportunity to look at science outside the textbook.

They skated. They played in the snow. They munched on hotdogs. Most of all, they just came. This year's Family Day celebrations on Feb.

Despite tough economic times and an uncertain future across the province and Central Alberta, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean remains optimistic for better days ahead. The Opposition leader, who spoke at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre on Feb.

Representatives from the Tour of Alberta visited the policies and priorities committee on Feb. 16, pitching Olds as a potential starting point for Stage 4 of the elite cycling race this September.

It hardly looks like a vintage classic but the Innisfail and District Historical Village now has another fire truck to add to its collection. At its regular meeting on Feb.

Town council has given the green light to administration to send out tenders for the demolition of the sewage treatment plant buildings and facilities.

Discovery Wildlife Park is expanding its winter facilities for its animals. Zoo officials will be hauling in a 10-metre by 13-metre barn from Red Deer County that is being donated by a Central Alberta businessman.

Several members of the Penhold Fire Department will be participating in the second annual Calgary firefighter stair climb.