Innisfail News

Penhold residents are about to see a change to the way their utility bills are calculated which will lead to an increase to most users. But town officials say the new rates will still not raise enough cash to cover the cost of services.

Whether or not Laebon Homes will apply to move Waskasoo Creek in order to move forward with a development in Penhold is up for debate.

If you walk past the stately columns of the Old Red Deer Courthouse and sneak by the big white van into the door around back you'll find yourself in the midst of creative chaos.

Local youth got a taste of the magical world of Once Upon a Time at a Sunday afternoon princess party. About 40 kids showed up Feb.

With the thermometer topping four degrees and a slew of games to join in, Feb. 16 was a Saturday to remember. For the 2013 edition of Winterfest over 100 people, from tots to adults, came to have a little fun and taste some delicious food.

The Town of Penhold held an open house at the multiplex Feb. 12 to give residents a glimpse into the future of the town and a chance to ask questions.

MP Earl Dreeshen presented Mayor Jim Romane with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Feb. 19 in council chambers for his involvement in civic life.

With seniors expected to make up a quarter of the Canadian population over the next couple of decades, provincial governments will be faced with a number of tough choices and the area's MLA is trying to get a jump-start on planning.

They're there for you at your darkest hour, but it takes a lot of moving parts and grease to keep a fire department in top form.

Town of Innisfail and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. staff removed ice from beneath rubber mats at the 44 Avenue crossing Feb. 7. Two town staff members and a backhoe were provided to help with the effort, which required a partial road closure.