Innisfail News

As a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) community outreach worker, Mel Amann is happy to go the distance to get vital information into the hands of the people that need it most.

Town appoints director of disaster services Community peace officer Colin Whymark was appointed director of municipal emergency management, with Innisfail CAO Helen Dietz, and Director of Community and Protective Services Terry Welsh to be appointed

The new principal of Jessie Duncan School in Penhold is bringing a passion for literacy and years of experience to the job. Trudy Henry started teaching for what's now called Chinook's Edge School Division in 1990 at the Penhold School.

Break and enter A construction trailer was broken into and entered overnight on Sept. 2 or in the early morning hours of Sept. 3, police said. The trailer was located near Rge. Rd. 281. Items stolen include GPS construction equipment.

The second annual Weekend of Wheels was a success according to its organizer. “Awesome,” was how Deb Stoski described the weekend, which included a show and shine, an art show, street market and100-foot shootout races. She said attendance was huge.

The annual Terry Fox Run will take place this Friday, Sept. 14. “Fundraising is underway,” said community committee chairperson Bill Hoppins. He reminded donors that if they're looking to give, heading into the Scotiabank is the best way.

Manufactured home park subdivision approved Penhold town council offered no objections to the subdivision application approval that will allow the manufactured home park in Oxford Landing to move forward.

One is an animal adventure park. The other is one of the town's most robust manufacturing companies. But when NWP Industries Inc.

Thirty-two new supportive living suites geared towards caring for people with dementia and other complex medical needs are now open at Sunset Manor in Innisfail. The supportive living units were announced Aug.

School was back in session for students at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys on Sept. 4. Principal Rose McQuay said the school is up to about 275 students from 256 last year. She noted that's even after the school lost its French immersion program.