Town of Innisfail News

September 15, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. Request for Decision – Telus Site Lease Extension TELUS has had a telecommunications site lease – located at 4807 52 Avenue – which has been renewed and extended multiple times. The existing lease allows TELUS to sublease or license to […]

August 25, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, August 24, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. Notice of Motion – Agenda & Priority (A&P) Meeting Reduction At the August 10, 2026 Council Meeting, Councillor Shawn Russell introduced a Notice of Motion to reduce the number of A&P Meetings held annually. On August 24, Council discussed the […]

August 11, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. Notice of Motion – Agenda & Priority (A&P) Meeting Reduction Innisfail Town Council currently has two A&P Meetings on the first and third Monday of each month. On Monday, August 10, 2026, Councillor Shawn Russell introduced a Notice of Motion […]

July 28, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, July 27, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. Letter – Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Council received a letter from a citizen regarding the Town’s participation in NDAs. At the July 27 Meeting, Council discussed the matter and then carried a motion to send a response letter to the resident. […]

July 16, 2026

Have you ever wondered which level of government is responsible for the services available to the public? We have compiled this rough list to help provide an idea of the services provided by each level of government. Although this list is not all-encompassing, it should provide a basic understanding of the public services as they […]

July 14, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan The Innisfail RCMP – in consultation with the Town of Innisfail and pursuant to Article 17.1 of the Municipal Police Service Agreement (MPSA) – has prepared a multi-year financial plan (MYFP). At the July 13 Meeting, […]

July 14, 2026

Micromobility refers to small powered vehicles, usually propelled by an electric motor. These include electric scooters, e-bikes, and even e-dirtbikes. Understandably, there’s a lot of confusion about the rules regarding the operation of these devices. Before purchasing such a device, you should familiarize yourself the the rules regarding micromobility. Some of the rules regarding the […]

June 23, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, June 22, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. Delegation – Community Foundation of Central Alberta On June 22, 2026, representatives from the Community Foundation of Central Alberta provided Council with an overview of the organization and information on how their development funds are managed. Central Alberta Economic Partnership […]

June 9, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. Delegation – Parkland Regional Library System On June 8, representatives from the Parkland Regional Library System presented to Council, providing current information on library activities, usage, and financials. Request for Decision – Executive Search Services The Town’s current Chief Administrative […]

May 26, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, May 25, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. Public Hearing/Final Readings, Land Use Bylaw (LUB) – Bylaw 1747-2026 The Town’s existing LUB was adopted in 2009 and needed changes to reflect current conditions. At their Regular Meeting on April 27, Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1747-2026. […]

May 12, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. Delegation: Innisfail Art Club – Art in Nature Walk On May 11, representatives from the Innisfail Art Club appeared before Council with information on their upcoming Art in Nature Walks scheduled for May and June. The group also proposed that […]

May 1, 2026

The Town of Innisfail would like to congratulate Dale Dunham on being recognized as this year’s Citizen of the Year! Dale Dunham has demonstrated outstanding leadership, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the Innisfail community through years of dedicated volunteerism and involvement. His impact is seen across numerous initiatives and organizations, where he consistently works […]

April 30, 2026

The Town of Innisfail would like to congratulate the The Blair Team on being this year’s recipient of the Team, Group, or Club Award! The Blair Team are a pillar of the Innisfail community, consistently demonstrating generosity, leadership, and a deep commitment to giving back. Their ongoing support of the Innisfail & Area Food Bank […]

April 29, 2026

The Town of Innisfail would like to congratulate Jeff Borle on being this year’s Mentor Award winner! Jeff has dedicated a significant amount of his time to volunteering in both hockey and baseball, often coaching multiple teams across different age groups within the same season. Through years of committed service, he has consistently gone above […]

April 28, 2026

Innisfail will be looking for new administrative leadership in the upcoming months. On Monday, April 27, the town’s chief administrative officer (CAO) Todd Becker informed council of his decision to retire later this year. “These types of leadership changes can be both stressful and exciting,” said Becker, noting that “it is an exciting opportunity for […]

April 28, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, April 27, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. 2025 Audited Financial Statements At the April 27 Council Meeting, representatives from the accounting firm BDO Canada LLP presented the 2025 audit results to Council, reporting that the Town is carrying more debt than in previous years primarily due to […]

April 28, 2026

The Town of Innisfail would like to congratulate Rylee Mellroy on being this year’s Leaders of Tomorrow Award winner! Rylee has demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteerism through her dedicated involvement in the local hockey community. She generously gives her time to support hockey programs, contributing to both the development of young athletes and the […]

April 27, 2026

The Town of Innisfail would like to congratulate Eugene Hanson on being named this year’s Arts & Culture Award winner! Eugene Hanson has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to arts and culture in the Innisfail community through his dedication to the Innisfail Town Theatre. For over 15 years, Eugene has played a vital role […]

April 15, 2026

Innisfail Town Council has approved the 2026 property tax bylaw with a municipal mill rate lower than the town’s 2025 mill rate; however, increased property values and an increase in provincial tax rates may mean property owners will still see increases in their property taxes. At their April 13 meeting, council approved the town’s municipal […]

April 14, 2026

The following are highlights from the Monday, April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council. Public Hearing/Final Readings, Napoleon Lake Area Structure Plan (NLASP) – Bylaw 1746-2026 Bylaw 1746-2026 seeks to amend Bylaw No. 1266 being the NLASP so that its policies are up to date and reflect current trends. Council gave first reading to […]