Innisfail News

The Rick Hansen Relay was in full motion last week as it made its way through Bowden, Innisfail and Penhold.

This isn't his first time finishing the winner, but it's the best time he's made yet.

Penhold council could be taking a look at a document that is meant to determine the future sustainability of the municipality in August. Councillors voted during council Feb.

Innisfail competes in online video contest Innisfail is one of 34 small towns competing in Big Valley Jamboree's Small Town Saturday Night competition.

A man is being investigated for impaired driving causing death after a head-on collision Sunday night on the QEII Highway that claimed four lives.

Animal control services will soon become the responsibility of Innisfail's two community peace officers. Previously Alberta Animal Services, contracted through the town, dealt with animal issues. During the council meeting Feb.

Rates at the Penhold Regional Multiplex are increasing after councillors voted to accept several recommended rate increases during their meeting on Feb. 27.

Car thieves caught Three youths were arrested, one after police dog services was called out, on Feb. 25. A sheriff had run the licence plate of a vehicle that came up as reported stolen. The vehicle took off before the sheriff could initiate a stop.

The provincial education requisition for Penhold has increased $60,000 over expectations according to the mayor. Mayor Dennis Cooper said the requisition for Penhold is going up 11.

Annual provincial grant funding for municipalities has both Innisfail and Penhold getting a slightly larger payout in 2012.