Innisfail News

Const. Jordan St. Croix of the Innisfail RCMP detachment followed footprints in the snow to catch up with a suspect after another theft from the Penhold Liquor Store. A 40-oz. bottle of vodka had been taken just after 8:30 p.m. on March 3.

The Lions Club of Innisfail sewed up a five-year lease of the Anthony Henday Campground with a $15,000 licence agreement approved by council members Feb. 25.

Cheers erupted from the packed house at the Innisfail Bowling Lanes with every strike and spare.

Building fourplexes in town just became a lot easier.

Weather contributed to accidents Icy conditions on roads in the area put many drivers and passengers in the region into situations they would probably have preferred to avoid this week.

In the midst of a labour dispute Education Minister Jeff Johnson dropped by Innisfail Feb. 25 for a morning meeting with school board and county officials.

Council gave the thumbs-up to booze in the bleachers as Innisfail prepares to host the Senior AA/A Provincials April 5-7. Changes to the arena's liquor licence will allow alcohol to be served during games and at the Saturday night cabaret until 1 a.

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.