Innisfail News

Bowden Institution inmates have graffiti in their sights.

Mayor Jim Romane says he reconsidering his decision to seek a second term following a declaration in last week's Innisfail Province from Coun. Brian Spiller that he will run against him and that there is support from council for a mayoralty change.

Construction is underway on the new gym on the Innisfail campus. “That's a great project for the community,” said Allan Tarnoczi, associate superintendant of corporate services for Chinook's Edge School Division.

The Alberta government's announcement last week it will fund the final stage of the long awaited South Red Deer Regional Wastewater project for Central Alberta is good news for Innisfail taxpayers, said Mayor Jim Romane.

Innisfail and Penhold residents won't have to drive to Calgary to fly with Air Canada any longer. On July 10, Air Canada announced it is starting service to the Red Deer Regional Airport Sept. 3.

It has been a long time coming for Doug Whorrall. The 81-year-old Innisfail resident has waited six decades for this day.

Concerned about an apparent lack of police presence in town, Bowden council is inviting the commander of the Olds RCMP detachment to a future meeting to talk about reported spikes in crime in the community.

After watching the American television reality show The Amazing Race for 22 seasons, Innisfail's Pierre Cadieux is finally realizing a dream come true for himself and best friend – Airdrie's Jamie Cumberland.

A Penhold boy is still receiving medical treatment and is slated for surgery after being struck by a vehicle on June 27 at an intersection, said Innisfail RCMP.

The bell has rung and the battle is on for mayor for this year's upcoming municipal election. Incumbent Jim Romane, 67, has announced he is seeking reelection for mayor in the Oct.