Innisfail News

The Town of Bowden is looking at several different options with regard to problems at the recycling centre near town hall. Councillors discussed the issue at their regular meeting last week, but decided to defer action on the item.

It’s the small businesses that keep commerce strong in Innisfail, say chamber execs Jane Duncalfe and Mitch Thomson. “I’d say about 90 per cent of our members are small business,” said Duncalfe. After a second thought she changes her mind.

Innisfail’s best and brightest were honoured Friday during the inaugural Gala Awards Evening co-hosted by the Town of Innisfail and the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce.

Innisfail RCMP is asking for the public’s help following an armed robbery at the Mac’s store earlier this month. According to police, a lone suspect wearing a balaclava entered the store, located at 5204 41 St., at about 11 p.m. on Oct.

Alberta Premier Alison Redford’s decision to leave him off cabinet has left local MLA Luke Ouellette questioning his future in government.

There’s a lot for Penhold and District Library members to celebrate over this week. And it starts today at 12:30 when library employees will receive 50 children’s book to add to the collection.

Representatives from the Central Alberta Regional Trails Society (CARTS) and the Trans Canada Trail were on hand Oct. 11 for a presentation to Innisfail Town Council.

Investigation continues of the suspicious death of Dana Jane Turner, whose remains were located last week outside of Innisfail. On Sunday morning, Oct. 9 Innisfial RCMP were dispatched to a rural area about 10 km west of town.

The visibility of peace officers in Penhold should increase in the coming weeks. Dana Jones, started her new role as sergeant supervisor last week.

Organizers are hoping to light up Main Street with over 1,000 pumpkins on Halloween night during the inaugural Innisfail Pumpkin Festival.