Innisfail News

The number of people coming through the doors of the Penhold Multiplex, opened for just under a year and a half, is growing. In October 2010 about 8,500 people went through the doors of the multiplex, said facility manager Derek Chricton.

Fifteen people turned out for coffee with council at the Penhold council chambers last Monday evening. Most concerns revolved around seasonal issues such as street clearing needs and policies, explained Mayor Dennis Cooper.

Police are asking for anyone in town with a security camera to assist them in their ongoing investigation into the death of Vicky Shachtay on Nov. 25. As of Monday, Sgt. Patrick Webb said only one or two people had come forward with footage.

Grade 5 students from both École Innisfail Middle School and École St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program last week, more commonly known as DARE.

Over 60 people filed through the student gathering area at École Innisfail Middle School last week to view the proposed plans for next year’s redevelopment of the downtown core.

Bowden town council approved a $1 per capita increase in the town’s library board requisition to $4 per capita for the Bowden library. The decision was made on Nov. 28 at the town’s regular council meeting.

Calgary-based Free Byrd, an authentic 10-piece Lynryd Skynryd tribute band will perform Dec. 16 in Innisfail. Together for the last two years, the group is made up of musicians with 15 to 20 years experience.

Don’t be surprised if dictionaries at École John Wilson Elementary School soon have a picture of Grade 2 student Rowan Jacques tucked in beside the word “amazing.” Rowan, 7, followed through on her promise Dec.

No decision yet on cat and dog bylaws Council will vote at the next meeting on the contentious cat and dog bylaws currently up for review. Last council meeting two petitions were brought forward.

Duchess’ story now has a happy ending. The five-year-old border collie mix left homeless in April after her owner, an elderly Red Deer man, passed away, has now found a new home with a family in Oshawa, Ont.