Innisfail News

The Tour of Alberta will happen in Olds after all, with both the town and county approving contributions this month of up to $15,000 each to host the race in the area. Now in its fourth year, the Tour announced its host communities on April 15.

Town officials may still be combing over the fine print of last week's provincial budget, but they are dancing with joy over the “phenomenal” savings from today's recessionary tendering process.

A Central Alberta man is facing drug trafficking charges – including those for allegedly peddling deadly fentanyl – following a recent traffic stop near Innisfail.

Family members of Dwayne Demkiw, whose mysterious disappearance 11 months ago in Edmonton baffled them and police, are “shocked” but “relieved” their sibling's remains were found and identified near Innisfail.

The music, song and dance of the Watoto Children's Choir will welcome residents when they make a return visit to Innisfail this Saturday.

The feared first big budget by the provincial NDP government on April 14 turned out not to be so scary after all for Innisfail. Mayor Brian Spiller was not jumping for joy but it's a budget he says he can live with.

The Town of Penhold has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past decade. And now the town is looking to expand its borders and acquire a whopping 21 quarters or 3,360 acres of land from Red Deer County through annexation.

A community often thrives because of the many volunteers who make a difference.

Town council has approved the 2015 audited financial statement and has received a positive review from its auditors.

Connecting people, church and the community. That's what Community Connections Café at Parkland Community Church in Innisfail is all about. “There was much need for change,” said Pastor Gerald Bradbury.