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Innisfail Library Film Circuit PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Monday, 17 November 2008 23:40

Innisfail's newest film circuit will be offering residents an alternative film-going experience.

The Innisfail Library Film Circuit has a full season of eight films lined up.  And we have been off to a great start showing Stone Angel in September, The Visitor in October, and the latest was Amal in November.  All reviews were absolutely excellent.

The films are showing at the Century Theatre on the second Sunday of every month from September to April.  All profits will go towards funding the multi-media projects for the new Innisfail Library.

"It's set up to promote the interst in better quality films," said Norma Hoppins with the film circuit.

The movies include independant Canadian or foreign films, and not necessarily the big blockbusters shown in the mainstream theatres.

"To me, it's an exciting line up.  Once a month we'll get this little treat," she said.

The films the circuit will be showing all come from the Toronton International Film Festival Group.  Hoppins said Innisfail's film group spent hours flipping through a book from TIFF to choose the movies to show locally.

"We've tried to pick a variety," she said.

Nearby communities like Olds or Red Deer also have similar film groups.  Hoppins said film circuits are growing more popular each year, even in smaller towns.

Innisfail's film circuit hopes to target people who've stopped going to movies, Hoppins added.  With rising gas prices, its a good, and local form of entertainment.  As well, Hoppins said, the group hopes to target the older crowd, as a lot of movies today target teens and pre-teens.

Tickets for the films are $8.00 at the door or a season pass to see all eight movies cost $56.

The film circuit hopes to pre-sell as many tickets as they can, but there will always be some available to buy the night of the showing. 

The December movie will be Passchendaele, directed by Paul Gross and flimed right here in Alberta.  January will be The Duchess, which stars Keira Knightly; February's will be Emotional Arithmetic, starring Susan Sarandon, March's movie will the The Secret Life of Bees, based on the novel and starring Dakota Fanning and Alicia Keys; and the April movie will be One Week, the 2005 hit starring Joshua Jackson and also filmed in Alberta - at majestic Banff.

 
Assault & Lockdown in Bowden Prison PDF Print E-mail
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 11:55
Assault leaves Bowden prison in lockdown
 
Source: Jamie Komarnicki
Calgary Herald

Bowden Institution remained in lockdown Saturday after an assault that sent one inmate to hospital via air ambulance Friday night.

"The institution is in lockdown to facilitate a search of the facility," said assistant warden Rita Wehrle.

"We will reopen once we determine it's safe to do so."

The attack took place between two inmates about 10 p.m. Friday, according to prison officials.

The injured inmate, 46, was taken to Red Deer hospital for medical care. He was later taken by air ambulance to an Edmonton hospital.

He is in critical, but stable condition. Police are investigating the attack and have identified a suspect.

Red Deer RCMP major crimes unit and Innisfail RCMP are investigating.

Prison officials will work with police to review what happened and take steps to prevent and reduce further attacks, Wehrle said.

She said she expected the lockdown to be lifted within a day or two.

There are 663 inmates at Bowden, a federal prison for medium security inmates 35 kilometres south of Red Deer.

 
New Curfew in Town PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cyndi   
Friday, 07 November 2008 06:24

 

Recently the Innisfail Province published an article about the Town implementing a curfew to help reduce vandalism.  My first thoughts were that the community is in a pretty sad state when the local government has to impose household rules and provide parental guidance to the youth of this community. 

After reading the complete article, I now feel drawn to volunteer.  After all this is our community and it is our responsibility provide good role modeling to the youth of our community.  The phrase “it takes a village to raise a child” implies that it is up to all of us in this community to provide guidance and role modeling when available.

My children are all under the age of three and we live outside of town so the vandalism issue does not directly impact my family.  However, Innisfail is our home, this is where we have chosen to raise our family and it is our responsibility to help keep Innisfail a great place to live & work.

I plan on attending the Volunteer Information Meeting at the RCMP Detachment on November 17 at 7 pm.  I hope you will attend as well.

Last Updated ( Friday, 07 November 2008 06:27 )
 
Pillsbury Doughboy passes PDF Print E-mail
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 11:50

The Pillsbury Doughboy has passed away.

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.

Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.

Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later  life was filled with turnovers. he was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.

Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.

The funeral was held at 4:25 for about 30 minutes.

If this made you smile for even a brief second, please rise to the occasion and take some time to pass it on and share that smile with some one else who may be having a crumby day and kneads it.

 
Innisfail Activities PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 02:20

Innisfail has lots to offer people of all ages and interests. The Henday Association for Life Long Learning offers many free activities for families and seniors. My family particularly likes the Baby & Me program as well as Rhyme Time. It's a great opportunity for the children to play with other children and the mom's to interact with other mom's.

The curling club is also very active in Innisfail, with numerous bonspiels throughout the winter months.

The indoor swimming pool offers swimming lessons for all ages as well as lane swim, public swim and family swim. They also maintain and control the spray park in the summer.

The Innisfail Golf Course is very active during the summer months. Young and old alike take part in daily play, tournaments and lessons.

Innisfail has Baseball, Inline hockey, Lacrosse and Soccer for the youngsters to keep busy during the spring and summer.

Whatever your passion, you are sure to find it in Innisfail.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 April 2008 20:52 )
 
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