THE 100 FRIENDS MURAL
July 22 Update:
We launched this mural project just over a month ago and are thrilled that we have almost made our fundraising target.
I will be adjusting this page as we go and eventually it will host our sponsors names and tell stories about our community. If you have a story to share, please reach out.
When I started designing the 49 Steet Emporium wall, I thought it would make sense to create a 50 foot mural, as sponsorship rolled in, it tuned into an almost 90 foot length mural. This image depicts our town at different points in time. The Train Station disappeared from our landscape in 1961, another one popped up further north on the tracks located across from where town hall is now. The grain elevators started disappearing in the late 1980’s and continued to come down until the last one disappeared in 2005. Both of these iconic pieces of history are special to our home but are also a legacy of history to our province and country.
This mural project would not have come to life without the gracious support of our community! Thank you to everyone for jumping in and helping out! Here are our current sponsors:
PLATINUM:
49th Street Emporium – Hal + Judy Moore
Elevation Travel + Tours – Garth + Meridel Layden
The Jungle Farm – Leona + Blaine Staples
The Heistad Family – Barrie + Deb, Jason + Sharla
Rick + Wendy Kemp in memory of Gerry + Rita Kemp
The Scarlett Family in memory of Edwin T Scarlett
Blockhead Designs – Erik Ellingson
GOLD:
Geoge Morison in memory of Gord Morison and Bob Huntly
The Hill Family + Boss Contracting
Norm + Michelle Waters in memory of Wilf Waters
Ken + Kyla Foster
Barbara Thomson in memory of John Thomson
Kemp Farms
Colleen Donald in memory of Delbert + Dorothy Calvert
Bob + Joan White
SILVER:
Shauna Tamme
Johnnie Bachusky
Ruth Jefferson
Paul + Mary Mountain
Gloria Scott
Helen Drever
Barb Scarlett
Shelley Orr-Krause
Donna Arnold
The Yeoman Family
The Coffee Cottage
Drumball + Walking Group
Ron Hoar
Mathew Cadrin
Harvey + Beth Scott
Diamond E Cattle
Gwen Park
Doris Kibermanis
The Naked Leaf – Jonathan Kane
Laura Ellingson
Louis + Grace Baxter
Kathryn Campbell
Lauranne Hemmingway
Don + Angela Shewchuck
Nancy Hodgen
Skill Builders – Kevin + Lynnette Johansen
Edgar Farms -Doug + Elna Edgar
Nina Smit
Bill + Norma Hoppins
Barb Scott
Lesley Engelking
Glen + Wanda Moore
Larrie Davis
Scott + Karen Heffley
Mary Flemming
Jason + Jana Moore
Leslie Flaman
Shaun Steen RE/MAX Real Estate Central Alberta
Napa Auto Pro – Innisfail 2020 Auto Service
Tom + Lesley Wrigley
Chris Jensen + Dirk Van Wyk
Marian Beeze
Kimberley Craik
Brian +Alice Jackson
Gary Wagers
Central Alberta Co-op ltd.
Matt + Kylie Kennedy
BRONZE:
Greta Wiegersma
Joanne Shatz
Martin + Joanne Wouters
Naomi Langstraat
Special Thanks for The Albertan and Blockhead Designs
June 2026 – Creating Community Through Art
We are excited to invite you to become part of a unique community art initiative at 49th Street Emporium!
The 100 Friends Mural Project is an opportunity for community members, families, businesses, and supporters of the arts to help create a lasting public artwork while becoming part of its story.
For $100 per person (GST included), you financial contribution will help support:
- Mural design and creation
- Paint and art supplies
- Website development
- Project signage and recognition plaque
- Community engagement activities
Painting will take place throughout July 2026. Once the mural is complete, we will celebrate together with a community gathering and unveiling event planned for early August.
The mural will feature the historic Innisfail grain elevator row and train station as shown in the image below. This mural was inspired by the mural that once was featured on the bowling alley wall but with the addition of the grain elevator row that began to come down at the end of the 1980’s.
***There will be an additional bubble detail added (and more if we receive more stories like this). This first bubble will depict Bob Huntly driving his heavy horse team into UGG #1 as the last load that went to be delivered to the grain elevator row.***
QR CODES will be placed on the mural so viewers can read more about our local heritage.
During July when painting occurs, you will be welcome to come and enjoy watching the painting of the mural while the scene unfolds. This project is about building community, creating something beautiful together, and leaving a lasting legacy for Innisfail that we can all be proud of.
Spaces are limited to 100 participants. Join us and become one of the 100 Friends who helped bring this mural to life!
Cheques/payments can be made at 49 Street Emporium directly or Karen Scarlett can pick up your cheque/payment to deliver to the store – please make it out to 49 Street Emporium. Both Hal Moore and Karen Scarlett’s telephone #s are listed below if you have any questions.
MAKE CHEQUES OUT TO 49 STREET EMPORIUM
Alternatively, etransfers can be sent to: halmoore@shaw.ca
(we will need your name, telephone/email address)
We look forward to creating with you!
The 100 Friends Mural Project Team
Hal Moore (403) 865-1999
49th Street Emporium
Karen Scarlett (403)803-0085
karenscarlett.com
The 100 Friends Mural Project is about more than paint on a wall – it’s about people coming together to create something bigger than themselves.
INSPIRATION
Our inspiration comes from the former train station mural that graced the bowling alley west wall for 2 decades – this mural adds more detail with the inclusion of grain elevators and trains.
This mural will be designed and painted by Karen Scarlett. The funds will cover materials/supplies, design, web development and production.
The Vision
**The 100 FRIENDS Mural would be similar in composition to this image but would reflect the correct colours of the grain elevators on the Innisfail Granary row and travelers would be milling around the train station on the boardwalk.**
This mural will celebrate the spirit of our town with westward views of our heritage, featuring:
- The iconic Innisfail grain elevator line
- The historic Innisfail train station
- A historical train, symbolizing connection, movement, and growth
- The mural will be bright, colourful, and full of life, transforming the location into a visual landmark.
- This mural will NOT depict one period of time. The train station will depict one time period and the grain elevators will depict another. Both significant. Both important and both worth celebrating.
Why Public Art Matters
Public art does more than beautify – it:
- Builds community pride
- Creates gathering space
- Connects generations through shared history
- Bonds the community
- Keeps communities safe
Be one of the 100 donors to help bring this mural to life!
Where will the mural be located?
West Wall, 49th Street Emporium – 4944 49 St, Innisfail
pictured:West Wall of 49 Street Emporium
Mural painting will commence beginning of July, 2026.
Please make your donations by the end of June, 2026.
$$$
Contribution can be made at 49 Street Emporium – In person or telephone 403-865-1999
(we will need your name, telephone/email address)
For more information, please contact Karen – email k@karenscarlett.com or chat with Hal at 49 Street Emporium
Let’s Build Something Beautiful Together!
Sending a big thank you from Karen and Hal!
