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Train derails south of Innisfail

Train derails south of Innisfail

Ten train cars derailed about five kilometers south of Innisfail at 1:27 a.m. April 21 confirmed Kevin Hrysak, media spokesman for Canadian Pacific (CP).
Graffiti kits available

Graffiti kits available

A graffiti removal initiative is one step further in development after council passed a graffiti kit distribution policy last week. During council April 10, Rob Anderson, peace officer, presented one of the 50 kits ready to be lent out to the public.
Council briefs

Council briefs

Campground rates increasing Council approved increasing rates to the Anthony Henday Campground but questioned if the 10 per cent bump was high enough.
Students introduced to gardening

Students introduced to gardening

Grade 7 students at École Innisfail Middle School have being getting their hands dirty.
Development permit issued for new Penhold school

Development permit issued for new Penhold school

The development permit has been issued for the new regional secondary school to be built in Penhold. The permit was issued in the first week of April.
Council approves $3 million tender for 50 Street

Council approves $3 million tender for 50 Street

Council agreed to a $3-million tender for Phase 1 of the reconstruction project on 50 Street during a special council meeting April 2.
Police briefs

Police briefs

Jail fight An assault is being investigated at the Bowden Institution. The incident leading to the investigation occurred on April 5 at 2 p.m. in the afternoon. Cpl. A.J.
Bowden recycling centre could shut

Bowden recycling centre could shut

The Town of Bowden's recycling centre could be shut down after council discussed the matter at its meeting on April 9.
Penhold teacher nominated for award

Penhold teacher nominated for award

A Penhold teacher is the school division's nominee for a provincial award. Lisa Leatherdale, a Grade 4 teacher at Penhold School, has been put forward by Chinook's Edge School Division for consideration for the Edwin Parr Award.
Candidates weigh in

Candidates weigh in

What to do with non-renewable resources, reducing wait times at hospitals and increasing care for seniors were three hot topics Innisfail-Sylvan Lake voters asked candidates to weigh in on during the all-candidate forum held Tuesday night at the Inni
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