Innisfail News

A convicted wife killer, who boasted to police eight years ago he “enjoyed ever bit” of the brutal slaying, has died in Innisfail Health Centre.

The town of Bowden would be a different place without Carla Sparks. Just ask the Bowden Minor Hockey Association, the Bowden Figure Skating Club, or teachers at the Bowden Grandview School.

Alberta Municipal Affairs is pleased with the Town of Penhold and its handling of the municipal inspection requirements.

The Town of Penhold has taken another step in its budget process by approving an interim 2013 operations and maintenance budget.

With Christmas approaching, the Innisfail and Area Food Bank and Christmas Bureau are humbled by their giving and caring community. “We have had an incredible December,” said Maureen Hample, food bank treasurer.

Slippery road conditions in and around Innisfail forced local RCMP to respond to an abnormally high number of motor vehicle accidents last week. From December 12 to 18, Innisfail RCMP was called to 24 motor vehicle crashes.

The Innisfail Legion was overtaken by bears, and no one was injured. “Our first annual Christmas Luncheon was very successful,” said Diane Mineault, the chamber's executive director.

Cyber bullying and sexting are closer than you think, possibly even as close as your teen's phone! Innisfail RCMP Const. Chris Lavery is tackling the topic head on, and has been surprised at the response he has gotten.

Innisfailians have seized the Christmas spirit to once again financially support the family of five-year-old Batten disease child Brooke Aubuchon.

Innisfail teacher Rob Burton is looking at Christmas this year a little differently. While we will be looking outside singing White Christmas, he will be dipping his toes in the ocean from Adelaide on Brighton, Australia.