Innisfail News

The Innisfail Health Centre Auxiliary celebrated 40 years with a dinner at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre Oct. 3.

Police called the bombing murder of Vicky Shachtay “a rare event in Canada.

New parade rule and route Candy can no longer be tossed from floats during the annual Innisfail Rotary Parade. A bylaw was changed that no longer allows anything to be tossed from a float before or after the parade.

A Pincher Creek-area man died in a two-vehicle collision that occurred last Wednesday at approximately 8:49 p.m. west of Bowden.

Police have made an arrest into the bombing murder of 23-year-old Vicky Shachtay, disabled single mother of one who died in her ground level apartment in Innisfail Nov. 25, 2011.

The RCMP is conducting a search at a residence in Innisfail in relation to an ongoing criminal investigation. Despite a heavy police presence at the residence, police said there is no threat to public safety.

About 30 people crammed into council chambers last week with a half dozen more spilling into the hallways to voice their concern over the proposed rezoning of half an acre of land located in the Upland Aspen subdivision.

Census questions Penhold councillors came up with a few questions to include on the upcoming municipal census that will occur if enough workers are found.

The mill rate for Penhold municipal taxes was set during the May 14 town council meeting and taxes are heading up for the first time in two years. Town manager Rick Binnendyk said the overall average change is 4.75 per cent.

The Penhold Youth Club is trying to raise enough money for the group to go to West Edmonton Mall at the end of June by hosting a family barbecue and carnival on May 25. “Our goal is $1,000,” said Amanda Hoffer, Penhold's youth director.