Innisfail News

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.

Discovery Wildlife Park owner, Doug Bos, is a finalist for a Travel Alberta Award. “Hopefully it says something to people in town and chamber that we strive to promote tourism and bring people to town,” said Bos of being one of two finalists.

An adult and three youth from Innisfail will be facing charges after allegedly breaking into over 200 vehicles between early September and Oct. 12. Innisfail RCMP said Ryan Alexander Miller, 20, also known as “T.K.

Next month’s opening of Tom Lindl Guitar & Entertainment will be the culmination of a lifelong dream for the local musician.

Thanks to an influx of support from local businesses and schools, one of the organizers of the inaugural Innisfail Pumpkin Festival says she is confident organizers will reach their goal of 1,000 pumpkins lighting up Main Street.