Innisfail News

The federal government swooped in Feb. 15 to lend a hand to a swimming pool that's been struggling in its old age.

Innisfail residents will see their utility bills go up an average of $25 per month, as the town tries to get ahead of the curve, building up a reserve to help ease the transition to an expensive regional wastewater system.

Recreation funding approved Recreation funding from Red Deer County increased $4,440 this year after Penhold's population map was updated.

Christopher Stauffer, 7, winds up for a clear shot at the net despite the best efforts of Tanner Woodruff, 11, during intermissison play at Ecole Innisfail Jr./Sr. High School.

A plan to add fourplexes to the housing mix along 48 Street between 49 Avenue and 51 Avenue got the go-ahead Jan. 31, despite residents warning the move could alter the charm of the neighbourhood.

A small group of parents and children got a glimpse into final plans for an updated Innisfail learning campus during an information meeting Feb. 12 hosted by the public school board, before construction begins this month.

Nearly 30 people took part in a community engagement meeting held at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre Feb. 6.

Robberies, assaults and total persons crimes dropped in 2012, according to a year-end police report. Robberies decreased by 82 per cent from 11 to two. Assaults decreased by 15 per cent from 80 to 68. Total persons crimes decreased by 16 per cent.

Wildrose Party MLAs held a morning roundtable in Innisfail last week delving into seniors' health-care issues. The session was facilitated by the MLAs on Feb. 5 and opened the door to some of the area's residents' biggest concerns.

Following a high-speed car chase, police ran after a young male on foot west of Breton when he fled a vehicle stolen from Innisfail on Feb. 2.