Innisfail News

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.

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.