Columns
National Column: Confusion behind inquiry into violence against Indigenous women and girls
The troubled National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has long been an idea at war with itself.
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Month: July 2017
Local News
Talk of the Town
On Tuesday Jim Bererton and Don Lalonde were two of the many at the Morinville Blood Drive held at the Rendez Vous Centre. This was the 62 donation for Bererton and the first for Lalonde. […]
Columns
National Column: Royal hush: Ottawa mum on plans for aftermath of Queen’s death
Government won’t reveal document laying out strategy for succession – or even say whether it’s being discussed
It’s the plan the federal government doesn’t want you to see and doesn’t want to talk about.
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Business
UCP say Alberta beer tax violates internal trade agreements
United Conservative Party caucus finance critics, Derek Fildebrandt and Ric McIver, released a joint statement about the NDP government losing a second court decision on its beer tax.
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Local News
Town of Morinville collecting school supplies
Though there is still a few weeks of summer left to enjoy, the Town is hoping people realize it’s that time of year when people start thinking about sending their kids back to school. Because it has been
a difficult year for many Morinville families, back-to-school supplies are often considered a luxury item on a limited budget. […]
Columns
Editorial: Gone fishin’ or something
The Morinville News will be closed for summer company shut down from July 31 to Aug. 7, inclusive.
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Columns
National Column: Indigenous peoples can’t veto pipelines: Supreme Court
by Thomas Walkom The Supreme Court has confirmed that Indigenous nations do not have the right to veto resource development […]
Province
Government offering advice on keeping cool when the temperature heats up
With temperatures set to hit the high 20s this week, the Government of Alberta is offering safety precautions to help protect Albertans from health risks when working outdoors. […]
Business
Government looking to strengthen Alberta’s consumer protection laws
The Government is following changes to door-to-door sales and pay day loan regulations by reaching out to Albertans through an online survey and open houses this fall on a variety of consumer topics, including contract-related issues, including warranties and cancellation rights, as well as shopping-related concerns including transparency in pricing and reward points. […]
Arts & Culture
Town announces Best Garden winners
The 10th annual Best Gardens Competition wrapped up last week with judges viewing the handiwork of a number of local […]
Columns
National Column: Blinded by PM’s sunny ways, U.S. media fail the public
by Vinay Menon Justin Trudeau is on the new cover of Rolling Stone and please don’t beat yourself up for […]
Business
Chamber changing it up for awards and gala night
Planning what the Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce is calling “the biggest gala ever” is no small task. The Chamber’s 70th-anniversary gala and awards night take place Oct. 26, and the business organization is looking for help to make it all happen. […]
Arts & Culture
Week of special events planned for library’s 50th anniversary
In September of 1967, Elia Kazan’s novel The Arrangement was the New York Times bestseller. In fact, the novel was top of the charts from March until May and from July until September of that year.
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Columns
National Column: What Singh is really saying about Old Age Security
New Democratic Party federal leadership candidate Jagmeet Singh is unorthodox in more ways than one.
So far, the newest entrant in the four-person race to replace Tom Mulcair has been deemed noteworthy for his style (natty) and his religion (Sikh). […]
Arts & Culture
Taylor and Sommerville perform in the park
Two musicians performed under the St. Jean Baptiste clock tower Tuesday night as Morinville and area residents took advantage of a warm, clear night to enjoy some folk and bluegrass music.
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Morinville News
Police advising of new email scam
A new scam involving personal email addresses has come to the attention of the RCMP. Stettler RCMP report that the recipient will receive an email that will appear to come directly from Interac advising of a refund owed back to the recipient and provide a deadline to receive the money. […]