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Tiny church a labour of love for Penhold man

Tiny church a labour of love for Penhold man

A “labour of love” that took about three and a half months of work stands in Ken McCarthy's Penhold yard in the form of an unusual church. The church is unusual because of its size – it's miniature.
Court briefs

Court briefs

Bombing murder case put over The next appearance for the man accused in the bombing murder of Vicky Shachtay will be Aug. 1.
Dishwasher fire causes damage

Dishwasher fire causes damage

A fire that started in the dishwasher caused some pricey damage to a Penhold home on June 30. Penhold fire chief Jim Pendergast said two homeowners suffered from smoke inhalation after their dishwasher went up in smoke at about 1:30 p.m.
Cheer tour hopes to encourage Olympic spirit

Cheer tour hopes to encourage Olympic spirit

London-style cabs will be rolling into town later this month as part of an initiative with the Royal Bank of Canada to promote team spirit for the upcoming Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in London this summer.
No injuries in train collision in Bowden

No injuries in train collision in Bowden

There were no injuries when a train collided with a one-ton 2011 Ford truck shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Friday at the 17 Avenue and Highway 2A crossing in Bowden.
Construction for surgery expansion on hold

Construction for surgery expansion on hold

People hoping to receive eye care at the Innisfail Health and Care Centre this month will have to wait a little bit longer for the services.
New face on local enforcement team

New face on local enforcement team

The Town of Penhold has got a new municipal enforcement officer on the bylaw beat. “It's been a good experience so far,” said Tracey Krenn. Krenn started working with the Town of Penhold on June 6.
Innisfail man dies in Montana crash

Innisfail man dies in Montana crash

An Innisfail man died in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident in Montana on July 8. A Montana Highway Patrol dispatcher would not confirm the identity of the man, but did confirm the man's from Innisfail. She said the incident happened at 10:15 a.m.
Volunteers needed for "bigger and better" Penhold Day

Volunteers needed for "bigger and better" Penhold Day

An annual Penhold celebration is moving dates and names this year and is looking for volunteers to help make it all happen.
Police briefs

Police briefs

Break and enter A break and enter on 50 Avenue was reported to Innisfail RCMP on June 29. The residence had been entered via a brick through a window between the evening of June 26 and the afternoon of June 29.
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