Innisfail News

École John Wilson Elementary School has a new principal.

Returning students to Innisfail's schools will see the completed multi-million dollar modernization of their surroundings first-hand. Each of the three schools, Ecole John Wilson Elementary School, Ecole Innisfail Middle School and Innisfail Jr./Sr.

Penhold's 2014 Fall Festival is going to be a celebration to remember. With events running from September 12 to 14 at the Penhold Regional Mulitplex, there will be something for everyone.

Innisfail's first block party of the summer was an unqualified success. Last Saturday's block party on 46A Street Crescent was organized by Jack Hill, Arlene Sillings and Cuma Tailor.

A fallen police officer's best friend has been honoured before the public and media, a moving event that brought back the heartbreaking memory of the grief endured by the surviving partner before millions of Canadians last spring.

A gas leak near the town's Information Tourism Centre last week forced the evacuation of several businesses and institutions but the emergency was quickly resolved within two hours without harm to any citizen.

Bowden town council has postponed for a month a decision on whether to purchase a three-ton truck. Council made the decision during its regular council meeting Aug. 11.

With less than 10 days to go before the Tour of Alberta swings into town, its executive director is praising Innisfail's committed efforts to showcase itself to the world.

The Innisfail Kiwanis Club will soon be calling Innisfail and district home. The inaugural meeting will be held at the Youth Programming Facility at 4136 - 49 Ave. on Sept. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Innisfail Alliance Church is celebrating 20 years of God's faithfulness. Located on the edge of Innisfail in the Eastgate Mall, the congregation of nearly 300 has planned a celebration weekend for Sept. 14 with special guests.