Innisfail News

Mountain View Publishing scribe Tim Lasiuta is now scribbling pulp fiction tales about spooks.

Red Deer County is about to take a more active role in the local business community with its decision to investigate the Innisfail and District Chamber of Commerce.

Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church has reason to celebrate. The spring bazaar, held on March 15, was a success, attracting over 100 people and raising close to $3,000 for the new church office to be built in the overflow section of the foyer.

Innisfail's Wachter group's vehement opposition to the proposed Hazelwood substation and power lines was front and centre at the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) hearings in Red Deer last week.

The sounds and rhythms of Uganda's Watoto Children's Choir will be resonating through the halls of Innisfail Jr/Sr High on April 8 in the student gathering area.

Parkland Foundation is hiring a project manager to lead the way in the replacement of the aging Autumn Glen Lodge for low-income seniors but member communities, including Penhold and Innisfail, are still concerned over the issue of funding.

Tempers flared and confusion reigned at the Innisfail Seniors Drop In Society meeting last week, resulting in the resignation of society president Lester Bishop amidst frustration within the group.

For the second time in a year, the Town of Bowden has raised the cost of using its community bus.

With the resignation of Alberta Premier Alison Redford the battered Progressive Conservative party is forced to change course to erase a widespread public perception it's an ìOld Boys Clubî with a sense of entitlement, say local political insiders.

Innisfail citizen Floyd Wacker sees life a little differently now since he has won $100,000 courtesy of a LOTTO 6/49 draw. Wacker purchased the $11 quick pick winning ticket at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion on Feb.