Editorial & Opinion

Editorial: It’s time for a curfew in Morinville…

The recent rash of vandalism in Rotary Park and thefts from the Midstream Support Society had many people shaking their digital fists at “those damned kids” and their idle ways. Although there is no evidence as to the age of the culprits, the finger was immediately wagged at teens. Regardless of the age, the bad behaviour has some residents thinking – what’s the rest of the summer going to be like for property crimes?
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Columns

National Column: President has given premiers fresh purpose

Premiers rarely get much attention or traction when they meet every year to save the country from itself.

This week may be different, because the premiers have seen the enemy – and it is no longer just ourselves. Now there’s Donald Trump. […]

Local News

Mixed commercial and industrial development ASP gets first reading

Council has unanimously passed First Reading of a new Area Structure Plan for Coal Creek ahead of a public hearing in August. The bylaw would allow the development of a commercial and business industrial development, focusing on “light industrial activities” according to the ASP. […]

Local News

Talk of the Town

Above: Bumper to Bumper/ Home Hardware presented a cheque for just shy of $6000 to the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Wednesday. The money raised came from registration fees for the vehicles, the hot dog stand (donated by Spiker Equipment) and t-shirt sales. Additional monies were generated from a 50/50 and birdhouse sales. […]

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Local News

Municipal Development Plan to be updated

Morinville may be seeing a major revision to its 2012 Municipal Development Plan following First Reading to Council of Bylaw 10/2017. Council passed First Reading unanimously after only a few clarifying questions.
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Local News

New Town CAO to be hired by early February

Council has directed administration to move forward with a hiring process for a new Chief Administrative Officer for Morinville by February 2018. The position will be vacant after Morinville’s current CAO, Andrew Isbister, retires in March of next year. […]

Business

Passing the bucks – big bucks

Bumper to Bumper/ Home Hardware presented a cheque for just shy of $6000 to the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Wednesday. The money raised came from registration fees for the vehicles, the hot dog stand (donated by Spiker Equipment) and t-shirt sales. Additional monies were generated from a 50/50 and birdhouse sales. […]

Local News

Cancelling photo radar early would cost Town $369,200: Report

Residents now know how much eliminating the photo radar contract early with ITS/Global Traffic Group would cost taxpayers, following a report to council given by David Schaefer, Director of Community and Protective Services. Schaefer estimates terminating the contract before its April 2019 conclusion would cost the town $369,200, and would cause a gross revenue hit of $581,172 over the next 19 months (until the conclusion of the contract). […]

Local News

Power lifts to reduce injuries for paramedics

The province is investing in new equipment to make paramedics work safer. Recognizing that repetitive patient lifting is one of the leading causes of injury to paramedics, the province is equipping more than 350 Alberta Health Services (AHS) ground ambulances with battery-powered power stretchers and load systems that can lift up to 317 kilograms (700 pounds) safely and without physical strain. […]

Arts & Culture

Locals recognized by Senator Black

Gib Boddez was one of two people selected from Morinville to receive the Senator’s Contribution Award.

The Award is in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the Town of Morinville community through volunteerism and civic engagement. The certificate and accompanying letter are signed by The Honourable Douglas Black, Q.C. Senator- Alberta.
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