Innisfail News

The Innisfail Community Preschool is hosting a winter coat drive this Saturday to help local children and families in need. The first annual “Coats for Kids” drive will be held at the Innisfail Baptist Church, located at 5204 Woodland Dr., from 10 a.

Innisfail town council voted Oct. 24 to approve second and third reading of an amended Traffic Bylaw that will limit how long trailers and recreational vehicles (RVs) can be parked on local streets.

An Innisfail town councillor said he expects Plasco’s response to the Central Waste Management Commission’s latest counter-offer by the end of the month. Coun. Brian Spiller, who attended the CWMC’s Oct.

The commitment of École St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School staff, students and parents to keep their community clean didn’t go unnoticed this year.

Downtown businessman Ken Sorensen is doing his part to keep his century old building, up to date. Last month, Sorensen replaced the upstairs windows facing out onto 50 Street.

Local libraries will beef up their book count this week as the Alberta Prairie C.O.W. makes its way to five different communities in the area.

Always focusing on the positive, former Innisfail resident Ellie Braun-Haley, more readily known by most as Ellie Braun, is excited.

Fourteen people were present Saturday at the Fox and the Hound Sports Bar for the Alberta Social Credit Party’s annual general meeting. Taking place in the basement of the bar, leader Len Skowronski addressed members. “It’s about our money.

Penhold townspeople voiced their concerns about an updated cat and dog bylaw that will increase licensing and fine fees. Residents wanted to know if they could pay a one-time fee instead of shelling out cash every year.

The Innisfail Public Library’s move to its new home is set to begin in earnest early next month. The library is scheduled to close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 10 with the hopes of reopening at its new home in early January.