Innisfail News

Innisfail council gave first reading to Bylaw 1508 or the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal System bylaw that will soon include the service of curbside recycling pick-up.

A trust fund has been established for five former Spruce View School students whose mother passed away unexpectedly last Wednesday.

The door of the fitness centre at the Penhold Regional Multiplex was locked on Tuesday 8, after the town was forced to take over the facility when the renters defaulted on their lease.

Fire Hall Committee formed With plans for a new fire hall outlined in the 2011 budget, council has approved the formation of a fire hall committee to begin planning the new facility.

Law officials are asking friends, family and aquaintences of non-seatbelt users to try their hand at persuading them to buckle up.

Plans for a new high school in Penhold may be expanding to include a partnership with Red Deer College pending further discussion between the college, the Town of Penhold, and Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD).

Penhold residents will soon see an increase of at least $4.75 per month onto their utility bill after council recently approved an increase in the base rate for water, sewer, and garbage collection.

A dedicated team of 14 Penhold air cadets was given the final salute from judges during the regional drill competition in Red Deer in early March. The No.

Colleen Hayden’s first position with the Innisfail Public Library was as a story time programmer. That was in August 1992. Next month, Hayden will be retiring after 19 years with the library, the last 15 years as its manager.

In preparation for costs associated with the development of the new regional water and sewer systems the Town of Innisfail intends to increase the water and sewer rates annually.