On Nov. 26, 2022, Innisfail RCMP received a report of a fire at the Innisfail Hotel and The Zoo. Upon arrival, investigators ensured that the building was evacuated. Residents of the hotel using fire extinguishers as well as the local fire department were able to put out the fire in one of the hotel rooms quickly with minimal damage reported.

As a result of the investigation, RCMP arrested the resident of the hotel room nearby.

RCMP have charged 40-year-old Joshua James Allen of no fixed address with Arson and Mischief.

Allen has been remanded in custody with his next court appearance date for Nov. 28, 2022, at Red Deer Provincial Court