Innisfail News

A man charged with sexual interference pleaded guilty on Sept. 25 when he appeared in the Court of Queen's Bench in Red Deer. Brandon Curtis Bill, an Innisfail area man, was sentenced to 60 days jail. That time is to be served intermittently.

A 28-year-old man lay on his back with blood on his face by the right-hand side of northbound QEII just past the Fas Gas near Bowden at about 7 p.m. on Sept. 20.

Pavement arrived along the remainder of Main Street last week as businesses along the corridor assessed the total cost of the project on their bottom line. While some businesses were not significantly affected, the effect was “crushing” for others.

An industrial road behind No Frills is now up and running and has already started to alleviate traffic congestion, according to store management.

While there is no formal announcement about what contractor successfully bid to build the new Penhold high school, some initial dirt work is underway at the site.

A group offering a chance to improve communication and leadership skills has been started in Innisfail. A Toastmasters group had its first organizational meeting on Sept. 13 and the first full meeting Sept. 20.

A presentation meant to help educate the public about the risks, symptoms and treatment of hemochromatosis will be held at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre on Oct. 1.

A man charged after a devastating crash left four Filipino workers dead pleaded guilty to charges of criminal negligence causing death when he appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Sept. 17.

The man charged in the bombing murder of Vicky Shachtay will have to wait a year for his preliminary hearing to be held. An agent for Brian Malley's lawyer appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Sept. 19 to confirm the dates for the hearing.

Quad recovered A quad stolen from Innisfail Truck Ranch was recovered after a police pursuit that started in Red Deer. The quad was stolen Sept. 18, Cpl. A.J. Mand said. A press release from Red Deer RCMP said on Sept. 19 at about 6:51 a.m.