Innisfail News

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.

Tax assessment contract renewed Wild Rose Assessment Services Inc., the company that's been looking after the Town of Innisfail's property since 1994, will continue doing so for at least another three years. In their regularly scheduled meeting Aug.

With construction down to the final leg, work crews have been busy putting the finishing touches on 50 Street. While this is the most satisfying part of the revitalization, it can also present hiccups as well.

The new movies have been selected and the fifth season is all set. Nine films will be shown at the Century Theatre, one per month, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9 each, or a Flex-pass for $70.

Central Alberta Co-op members can vote for a proposed amalgamation with Red Deer Co-op at a meeting on Oct. 10. The meeting takes place at 7 p.m. at the Innisfail Legion that night.