Innisfail News

A Spruce View School teacher has been chosen as a semi-finalist in Alberta Education’s 2011 Excellence in Teaching Awards. Teri Patterson, a Grade 6 teacher at Spruce View School, was selected from 326 nominations from across the province.

A group of parents from St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School have dodged a bullet, at least temporarily, for the future of their children’s education after learning one of the institution’s newest programs may be in jeopardy.

Although cutting it close to the nomination deadline the federal Liberal Party has turned to Edmonton to find a candidate for the Red Deer riding for the upcoming election.

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is having its worst period of donations in almost a decade and is appealing for public – the first time it has done so in eight years. And staff at the store, located at 4912 – 52 St.

For the past 55 years the Innisfail Rotary Club has been contributing to both local and international causes that support community and help those in need.

The Town of Innisfail’s spring and summer guide is now available and was delivered to residents in last week’s issue of the Innisfail Province.

Area Mounties and sheriffs are on the lookout this month for provincial highway motorists with too heavy a foot on the gas pedal.

An Innisfail child care provider is among 40 professionals from across the province selected as finalists for an award of excellence in child care.

Autumn Glen Lodge seniors learned some of the signs and dangers of elder abuse and were given a few tips on how to protect themselves late last month. Innisfail RCMP Const.

Innisfail is in and the development of the regional waterline in Central Alberta will now be moving forward.