Local News

Citizens on Patrol in need of more members

Armed with nothing more than a pen and paper, cell phone, flashlight, police scanner, and a couple of cups of coffee, a small number of residents regularly take to the streets of Morinville, keeping their eyes and ears open for what doesn’t look and sound right. They’re Citizens on Patrol (COP), a civilian watch organization that has been operating in Morinville since 1997. Over the past two decades, the volunteer group has been doing their part for community policing in Morinville. […]

Local News

Radford looking for third term as Catholic School Board Trustee in Morinville

Incumbent Catholic School Board Trustee, Noreen Radford, is hoping third time’s a charm during the next municipal election on Oct. 16. Radford is looking to secure one of two spots available for Trustee with the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board (GSACRD). Having a seat on the Board over the last two terms, Radford was first elected to the position in 2010. […]

Columns

National Column: Suu Kyi’s Rohingya reaction tarnishes a respected image

Another idol bites the dust. The world had been told that Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi was a heroine of democracy and human rights. Now it turns out that her idea of human rights doesn’t include the roughly 1.1 million Rohingya Muslims living in Burma’s western state of Rakhine. […]

Arts & Culture

Talk of the Town

The annual Active Living Fair was held at the cultural centre Thursday night, giving residents an opportunity to learn about […]

Arts & Culture

5th Annual Oktoberfest fast approaching

The contribution and rich heritage of German immigrants who came to Canada, Alberta, and specifically Morinville will be celebrated with the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Sept. 30, 2017. […]

Arts & Culture

History comes alive at museum as part of Library 50th anniversary

The event takes place half hour before closing time at the Musee Morinville Museum.

An exhibit in period clothing comes to life. She tries to find her identity. Items from the past trigger memories. She wanders through the museum searching for clues. […]