Innisfail News

The year 2013 witnessed huge headlines in politics, crime, and sports but no story generated a community-wide response like the issue of bullying. It all began when teenager Aidan Remple went skateboarding in Raspberry Park on Aug.

It has been a tough year for Canada's ruling federal Conservative Party but local MP Earl Dreeshen says the Tories and Prime Minister Stephen Harper – despite the ongoing Senate scandals – will rebound on their solid economic record.

Town council has taken the first step towards re-designating 32 and a half acres of private land in the southern edge of Innisfail to allow for the development of a 12,500-square-foot facility that will house new indoor recreational facilities.

It was record-breaking Innisfail generosity for the RCMP's 18th Annual Charity Check Stop. The event, held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 14 on Main Street, collected a total of $11,630.57 in cash and cheques.

A convicted wife killer, who boasted to police eight years ago he “enjoyed ever bit” of the brutal slaying, has died in Innisfail Health Centre.

The town of Bowden would be a different place without Carla Sparks. Just ask the Bowden Minor Hockey Association, the Bowden Figure Skating Club, or teachers at the Bowden Grandview School.

Alberta Municipal Affairs is pleased with the Town of Penhold and its handling of the municipal inspection requirements.

The Town of Penhold has taken another step in its budget process by approving an interim 2013 operations and maintenance budget.

With Christmas approaching, the Innisfail and Area Food Bank and Christmas Bureau are humbled by their giving and caring community. “We have had an incredible December,” said Maureen Hample, food bank treasurer.

Slippery road conditions in and around Innisfail forced local RCMP to respond to an abnormally high number of motor vehicle accidents last week. From December 12 to 18, Innisfail RCMP was called to 24 motor vehicle crashes.