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Alleged killer confesses during Kamloops trial

Alleged killer confesses during Kamloops trial

A man confessed to killing a woman whose remains were found near Innisfail during a trial in Kamloops earlier this month.
Technology at the forefront in local education

Technology at the forefront in local education

As students return from a summer spent surfing the internet and fiddling with their phones, local schools are striving to keep pace with the expanding digital world.
Plea delayed in forcible confinement case

Plea delayed in forcible confinement case

An Innisfail man facing charges of break and enter with intent, forcible confinement, choking to overcome resistance, assault, assaulting a peace officer, resisting arrest and other offences put over his election and plea when he appeared in court in
Cops have wild day on the freeway

Cops have wild day on the freeway

August 18 was a day rarely, if ever, experienced by Olds Mounties. During a time span of four hours, local RCMP detachment members responded to seven crashes on the QEII. And they couldn't blame it on road conditions of the weather.
Police looking for arsonist

Police looking for arsonist

Police are looking for information from the public after a shed went up in flames on Aug. 25. “It was a shed in the back alley that was set on fire,” said John Syroid, Innisfail's fire chief. He said the damage to the shed is about $1,000.
Club championship held

Club championship held

Innisfail Golf Club members teed off for the 2012 club championship August 18 and 19 in the yearly quest for local dominance in a variety of categories. This year there were some foregone conclusions, but some surprises as well.
Class action suit considered against alleged bomber, financial company

Class action suit considered against alleged bomber, financial company

A Calgary law firm is “evaluating” launching a class action suit against a man accused of murder and the wealth management firm with which he was associated.
Chronic disease workshops offered at library

Chronic disease workshops offered at library

A program designed to help those with chronic diseases is coming to Innisfail again this fall. Starting Sept.
Economic development committee hosts barbecue

Economic development committee hosts barbecue

It's been a busy year since the new Penhold Economic Development Committee was founded. The committee was started in August 2011.
Erratic driving leads to drug charges

Erratic driving leads to drug charges

An erratic driver on Highway 2 who eventually ditched his Toyota Runner just south of Bowden July 25 was to appear in Didsbury court yesterday on drug, impaired driving, and a variety of traffic charges.
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