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Industry, recreation, attractions and a great location result in
Innisfail's steady growth
'Pride in Our Past, Faith in Our Future'
Quality education and
healthcare combined with a commitment to volunteerism make the town the
perfect place to live and raise a family.
Population
7,883 (2009)
(municipal
census)
7,316 (2006)
(Canada census)
6,928 (2001)
5 year increase 5.4% (ave. 1.1% per year)
118 km north of Calgary,
173 km south of Edmonton
Contact info:
4943 – 53 Street,
Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1A1
403-227-3376
email:
townhall@telusplanet.net
web:
www.townofinnisfail.com
Transportation
Hwy. 2, 2A, 54; CP
Railway; close to local airport; Greyhound bus
Major attractions
include Discovery Wildlife Park, Historical Village, Aquatic Centre, Dr. George/Kemp House, Innisfail Golf Course, Dodd's Lake, close to Daines Ranch, Dickson Dam/Glennifer
Lake and RCMP Dog Training
 Major employers include Johns Manville, Nestle Purina Petcare, Chinooks Edge School Division, Sunterra Foods, Sepp's Fine Foods, Innisfail Meat Packers, Innisfail Auction Mart
Education: Chinook's Edge School Division
Healthcare: David Thompson Health Region
History: originally called Poplar Grove,
present name adopted 1891, town
1903
Governance:
Mayor Jim Romane; CAO Helen Dietz
Councillors (elected 2010-2013): Jason Heistad,
Tracey Walker, Derek Baird, Brian Spiller, Heather Taylor, Mark Kemball
 website:
http://www.townofinnisfail.com/
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INNISFAIL
Pride in our Past, Faith in our Future
Population 7,883 (2009)
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