Innisfail News

Algebra was Heather Whymark's favourite subject in high school. To her solving for “x” was just a treasure hunt disguised as homework. “I love numbers,” Whymark said. “I took all the extra math classes. I was one of those ‘geeks.

Land use bylaw amendments and subdivision approvals needed to have the manufactured home park destined for the new Oxford Landing development in Penhold go ahead were completed during the Sept. 10 council meeting.

Lock broken A business on 49 Avenue was broken into overnight between Sept. 6 and 7. The incident was reported at 6 a.m. on Sept. 7. The gate to the business had been secured but the lock was broken. Police said it appeared nothing had been taken.

They take their team name from a Greek myth about a nation of warrior women, and they're getting ready to hit the ice. The Penhold Amazons are holding tryouts on Sept. 26. Their first home game is scheduled for Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m.

The first annual Penhold Fall Fair brought out at least 700 people to enjoy the parade, games, fireworks, reptiles, movies, a cook-off and even some fair rides this past weekend.

The Town of Penhold will be undergoing a municipal inspection after a petition submitted to the provincial government was found to have at least 20 per cent of the population in the town signed on.

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.