Innisfail News

Brian Malley, arrested last week for first-degree murder and two other charges, is now being investigated by Canada's securities regulators. Malley was the financial advisor for Vicky Shachtay, 23, who was murdered in her ground-level apartment Nov.

Keylan Neilson placed second in a provincial competition for his ability to wax poetic.

Penhold town council passed a new combative sports bylaw during its May 28 meeting. The new bylaw replaces the former combative sports bylaw and calls for a new commission to be formed.

The Town of Innisfail's peace officers can be spotted cycling their way around town this summer. Peace officer Ryan Anderson said this is the first summer both peace officers will have bikes, though it's the third year having a bike patrol.

Combative sports bylaw Penhold town council is going to be reviewing its combative sports bylaw and potentially tweaking it.

Trevor Leslie, local senior at Innisfail Jr./Sr. High School went above and beyond in achieving his gold and silver medals in Provincials and Nationals respectively at the Skills Canada competitions this May 10, 11, 14 and 15.

Business owners on Main Street are feeling the effects of the projected 16-week revitalization project that started May 24 and has closed vehicle access along 50 Street.

Vicky Shachtay's father said it was “great news” to hear that a murder charge has been laid in the bombing death of his daughter.

One of the four business leaders named as this year's laureates to the Calgary Business Hall of Fame has local ties. Hal Kvisle, 60, said he still thinks of Innisfail as home.