Innisfail News

The Grinch is threatening to steal Innisfail's Christmas and town officials are promising not to roll over and quietly let it happen. CP Railway (CP) notified the town last week through two invoices it wanted $162,100.

The town has amended the confusing section in its new business licence bylaw that attempts to fairly define a non-resident business. Heather Whymark, director of corporate services, told town council members at their regular meeting on Dec.

The Innisfail Public Library is planning for a busy holiday season for patrons of all ages. “We have activities for age levels, from preschoolers to young adults,” said Laurie Hodges Humble, Innisfail Public Library manager.

The Innisfail and District Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a celebration filled season. Two major events culminating in the first Christmas luncheon will be held.

On a cool January evening in 2007, author William Boulton was shooting pool with his dad at the family farm in Lousana, Alta., when he experienced an unexpected and frightening event.

Deb Morrison has reason to celebrate. Her mom Annie Galpin is coming home to Innisfail for Christmas. And she will stay in town.

The dust has finally settled. After months of controversy surrounding a miniature saloon shed built on Ken McCarthy's property in Penhold a resolution seems to be found.

The shelves of the Innisfail and Area Food Bank are nearly filled to overflowing. Located close to the Co-op Mall at the southwest side, the food bank is experiencing a bountiful Christmas season.

Local teachers Melanie Grant and Carmen Christie-Bill had a summer they will never forget.

With more than a week now past from this season's third major pre-winter storm, the town's hard-pressed public works crew is still hard at work clearing snow.