Innisfail

Innisfail RCMP seized a variety of guns and drugs over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Innisfail RCMP)

Two people charged: Innisfail RCMP make weekend drug and weapons bust

Police arrested two people over the weekend in Innisfail in relation to…

 

Bos and Piper, the Kodiak brown bear cubs, arrived at Discovery Wildlife Park in March. (Photo contributed)

WATCH: Kodiak cubs teach bear safety at Innisfail wildlife park

Kodiak brown bear cubs rescued from the United States

 

Bos and Piper, the Kodiak brown bear cubs, arrived at Discovery Wildlife Park in March. (Photo contributed)

WATCH: Bear cubs teach bear safety at Innisfail wildlife park

Kodiak brown bear cubs rescued from the United States

 

Innisfail High School students created this portrait of Anne Frank for their student gathering space. Frank joins previous student-created images of Terry Fox and Albert Einstein. (Contributed image).

New Anne Frank artwork graces walls of Innisfail High School

Students were inspired by Frank’s ‘indomitable spirit’

Innisfail High School students created this portrait of Anne Frank for their student gathering space. Frank joins previous student-created images of Terry Fox and Albert Einstein. (Contributed image).
Shane Werenka, 50, of Gull Lake, said he was surprised by his early release from Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. (Photo contributed)

Shortage of beds: Man asked to leave Red Deer hospital to make room for other patients

Central Alberta man says he was released early to make room for another patient

Shane Werenka, 50, of Gull Lake, said he was surprised by his early release from Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. (Photo contributed)
Charlie the black bear, from Discovery Wildlife Park, can be seen in the new movie LAND. (Photo contributed)

Central Alberta’s Charlie the bear nails his closeup

Discovery Wildlife Park bear appears in the new movie LAND

Charlie the black bear, from Discovery Wildlife Park, can be seen in the new movie LAND. (Photo contributed)
Donnie Douglas Hill is expected to be arraigned in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Feb. 1. (Photo from Town of Innisfail)

Innisfail town councillor charged with sexual assault, criminal harassment

Innisfail town councillor due in court next month on charges including sexual assault

Donnie Douglas Hill is expected to be arraigned in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Feb. 1. (Photo from Town of Innisfail)
Innisfail business Bladez to Fadez Barbershop was issued two closure orders this week. (Photo from Bladez to Fadez Barbershop Facebook)

Central Alberta barbershop gets court date for reopening despite COVID restrictions

Innisfail shop to be monitored

Innisfail business Bladez to Fadez Barbershop was issued two closure orders this week. (Photo from Bladez to Fadez Barbershop Facebook)
Innisfail business Bladez to Fadez Barbershop plans to open its doors Tuesday despite the mandatory COVID-19 restrictions currently in place. (Photo courtesy Bladez to Fadez Barbershop Facebook)

Central Alberta barbershop reopens as ‘pet groomer’

Chamber of Commerce shares the frustration of businesses under lockdown

Innisfail business Bladez to Fadez Barbershop plans to open its doors Tuesday despite the mandatory COVID-19 restrictions currently in place. (Photo courtesy Bladez to Fadez Barbershop Facebook)
Natalie Klein, of Bladez 2 Fadez, finishes up with her first client Daryl Dyck on Jan. 12. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

Updated: RCMP attend shortly after central Alberta barbershop reopens

Innisfail shop owner stands up for small business

Natalie Klein, of Bladez 2 Fadez, finishes up with her first client Daryl Dyck on Jan. 12. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen (Alberta government photo)

Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA who worked on Trump’s campaign denounces U.S. Capitol violence

Devin Dreeshen says ‘voters are the ultimate deciders’

Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen (Alberta government photo)
Candle caused Innisfail house fire that left family homeless

Candle caused Innisfail house fire that left family homeless

Fire unattended candle on second floor of home on Wednesday afternoon

Candle caused Innisfail house fire that left family homeless
The Siberian tiger named Sheera at Discovery Wildlife Park is getting old, but she is healthy for her age. (Photo from Facebook)

Zoos await proof COVID-19 spread to tiger

Bronx Zoo reports virus

The Siberian tiger named Sheera at Discovery Wildlife Park is getting old, but she is healthy for her age. (Photo from Facebook)
Lisa Voelker and her mother Mary have lost an appeal to keep two soft-sided sheds on their Innisfail property, which they say are needed for practising their First Nations traditions. (Contributed photo).

What’s an eyesore for the Town of Innisfail is a ceremonial place for an indigenous woman

Lisa Voelker feels singled out by a town order to remove her two soft-sided ‘sheds’

Lisa Voelker and her mother Mary have lost an appeal to keep two soft-sided sheds on their Innisfail property, which they say are needed for practising their First Nations traditions. (Contributed photo).
A tiny kitten was found in the monkey enclosure at Discovery Wildlife Park on Thursday morning. (Photo contributed)

Monkeys shelter kitten at Discovery Wildlife Park

Staff at Innisfail park amazed by monkey’s behaviour

A tiny kitten was found in the monkey enclosure at Discovery Wildlife Park on Thursday morning. (Photo contributed)
Grade 4, 5 and 6 students at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School watched a mock accident to learn about bike safety on Monday during North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

Bike safety demonstration in Innisfail

Mock accident for students with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools

Grade 4, 5 and 6 students at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School watched a mock accident to learn about bike safety on Monday during North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
Innisfail Mayor Jim Romaine was one of the officials who spoke at the official construction announcement for the new Autumn Glen Lodge on Wednesday. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

New housing for seniors under construction in Innisfail

60 lodge units and 30 self-contained apartments

Innisfail Mayor Jim Romaine was one of the officials who spoke at the official construction announcement for the new Autumn Glen Lodge on Wednesday. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
(Advocate file photo).

Most surveyed Innisfail residents give urban chickens the thumbs up

Town of Innisfail will discuss whether to allow backyard chickens on Monday

(Advocate file photo).
Innisfail Airport will host the 2019 Canadian Owners and Pilots Association’s annual convention and trade show for Western Canada. (Photo from Facebook)

Innisfail Airport to host convention

2019 Canadian Owners and Pilots Association’s event

Innisfail Airport will host the 2019 Canadian Owners and Pilots Association’s annual convention and trade show for Western Canada. (Photo from Facebook)
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Innisfail’s Dodd’s Lake being eyed as potential as fishing spot

Innisfail Lions Club is leading initiative to see if Dodd’s Lake can be stocked with fish

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