Innisfail News

Innisfail RCMP is urging drivers, parents and trick-or-treaters to practise safety during the Halloween season. Const.

Close to 150 people showed up at the Spruce View Hall Oct. 14 to show their appreciation for their local firefighters. “It was important for us to show our appreciation to the dedicated group,” said Ray Stanton, Spruce View Lions Club president.

Bowden town council passed the governance and administration requisitions passed onto it by the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission at its regular meeting last week. The requisition to the town was $6,005 for 2012.

Municipalities covered by the Parkland Regional Library board will be receiving a requisition of $7.07 per capita for the 2012 budget year, following some adjustments from PRL administration.

Bowden Library’s grand opening on Wednesday, Oct. 12 saw roughly 138 people drop by to visit its new location beside the Town Office at Bay 2, 2101 20 Ave, said Julie Brown, the library’s manager.

The Innisfail Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses for their sizable contribution to their community as part of the Gala Awards Evening at the Royal Canadian Legion on Friday.

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.