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Monday, 31 March 2008 21:09

InnisfailOnline.com is your one-stop spot for “everything Innisfail”. As you probably know there is a lot of information scattered on the internet. Most of the sites that you come across for Innisfail are outdated, hard to maneuver in and they don’t have all the information you’re looking for.

InnisfailOnline.com is a continuous work in progress, which will keep the site fresh and up to date. This site will be a useful tool for tourists coming into Innisfail, newcomers to town as well as long time residents. It will have all of the information you need to know about what is going on in and around Innisfail.

InnisfailOnline.com is maintained by ZedBiz with new content and news supplied by a group of volunteer writers, reporters, photographers and web developers, with a vision of promoting the community of Innisfail. If you would like to contribute to the project please let us know.

Last Updated on Monday, 31 March 2008 21:12
 
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Monday, 01 March 2010 22:20

Historic Markerville Creamery Museum Earns Recognized Museum Status

The Historic Markerville Creamery Museum is one of the latest museums in the province to receive the Recognized Museum designation from the Alberta Museums Association.  The museum earned this designation after participating in the Museum Affirmation Program, a new initiative designed to strengthen the Association's accountability toward the public funds it distributes through grants and programming to the province's museums.

The new designation was announced Friday night at the annual general meeting of the non-profit society that owns and operates the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum, the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society (SGSIS).  Society President, Marlene Linneberg is one of over 100 members of the Society who have worked tirelessly since the incorporation of the Society in 1975.  She reviewed the 2009 year and said, "After spending 4 years on the Board of SGSIS I have been reflecting over all that has been done here in Markerville.  Each and every one of you should be proud of yourself, of the Society and of the community for the commitment to the preservation of the history of Markerville and the Icelandic immigrants that started the community approximately 125 years ago.  I would like to make a special note of thanks to the Provincial Government and to Red Deer County for their recognition of our heritage sites and their financial assistance, which has allowed us to undertake and complete these projects.  Our Mission is To Preserve and Interpret History, To Promote Culture and Community Fellowship.  I think we are doing a good job.  Our forefathers would be proud."

After the meeting, the Board of Directors were announced, the 2010 calendar of events was presented and everyone was treated to dessert and a slideshow presentation to end the evening.  The SGSIS owns and operates the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum, Historic Fensala Hall, Tindastoll Cemetery and the newly renovated Historic Markerville Lutheran Church.

The designation of the Church as a Provincial Historic Resource will be celebrated later in the year.  Currently, plans are under way for the season opening of the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum on May long weekend, school tours in May and June and new menu options for the Kaffistofa (coffee shop).  The Operations Managers of the Society, Shannon Smelt and Bobbi-Jo Pusztai, are extremely pleased to launch the 2010 museum season with their new status as designated by the Alberta Museums Association.

"The Alberta Museums Association is pleased to present the Recognized Museum standing to the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum.  The dedication and commitment demonstrated by the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum by taking part in the Museum Affirmation Program is to be commended," said Executive Directory, Alexandra Hatcher.

The Historic Markerville Creamery Museum, has been provided with the Recognized Museum logo to display at their museum.  To earn this designation, the museum provided a panel of museum professionals with evidence demonstrating how they are meeting the internationally recognized definition of a museum.

Visitors to Alberta's museums can now look for the Recognized Museum logo.

For more information on the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum, please contact:

Historic Markerville Creamery Museum

Phone: 1-877-728-3007

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website: www.historicmarkerville.com

For more information on the Museum Affirmation Program and the Alberta Museums Association, please contact:

Mary Collier, Outreach Manager

Alberta Museums Association

Phone: 780-424-2626 ext.222

Fax: 780-425-1679

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Last Updated on Monday, 01 March 2010 22:50
 
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 22:56

Congratulations Edgar Farms!

 

Edgar Farms has been awarded the "2010 Direct Marketer of the Year Award" from the Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association.  The Edgar family has shown strong leadership and commitment to the industry.  The were actively involved in the launching of the Country Drive and the Innisfail Growers Co-operative.  They are continually trying new ideas and concepts, such as producing soups, dips, preserves and pies and selling directly to the consumer. 

The Edgars have also been awarded the "Alberta Business Award of Distinction for Innovation in Agriculture".

Congratulations again to Edgar Farms!  

   

Last Updated on Thursday, 04 March 2010 23:30
 
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