Sturgeon County
Bokenfohr retains Sturgeon County Division 3 seat
A five-vote spread between Wayne Bokenfohr and former County Councillor Ken McGillis was maintained following a recount Wednesday. […]
Month: October 2017
Columns
National Column: Bombardier jet giveaway hands Trump another win
Score another win for Donald Trump’s high-handed version of protectionism. Monday’s decision by
Montreal-based Bombardier to give away control over its much-vaunted C Series jet virtually guarantees that the U.S. will get the lion’s share of any new jobs created.
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Morinville News
Students experiencing high achievement in Greater St. Albert Catholic schools
The province publicly released the Diploma Exam and Provincial Achievement Test scores and the updated Accountability Pillar Report this week, completing the overall report card for the district, which also includes measures that assess education quality and satisfaction levels within Greater St. Albert Catholic Division’s schools. The report highlights a rating of “Good” or “Excellent” in fourteen of fifteen standards. […]
Local News
CFIB asking new councils to watch spending
The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) says unsustainable municipal operating spending cost each Alberta household an additional $10,650 from 2005 to 2015, and that
real operational spending is two-and-a-half times more than what is sustainable.
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Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Christmas Hampers are coming
As we head into the holiday season, most families will celebrate and enjoy Christmas but there are individuals and families […]
Province
NDP change cabinet with focus on economic recovery
Premier Notley has appointed Calgary-North West MLA Sandra Jansen to cabinet as the new Minister of Infrastructure. […]
Local News
Morinville RCMP investigate 3-vehicle collision on Highway 2
On Monday October 16, 2017 at approximately 7:16 PM Morinville RCMP and emergency services responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 2 at Cardiff Road.
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Columns
National Column: Waiting for Trudeau: a tragicomedy in two acts
As the crow flies – or in this instance a government jet backed up by a string of chauffeur-driven vehicles – it is doable to travel from Parliament Hill to the town of Stouffville, northeast of Toronto, in about 90 minutes. […]
Sturgeon County
Returning Officer Calls Recount of Division 3
Upon request and in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act, the Returning Officer will be conducting a recount of Division 3. […]
Local Sports
Jets best Knights
The Morinville Jets took down the visiting Sherwood Park Knights 5-2 Sunday night.
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Morinville News
Sturgeon Region votes
Unofficial Election results […]
Local News
Morinville votes
After two advanced polls Oct. 4 and 14, polls opened Monday, Oct. 16 and residents voted in Morinville’s latest civic election. With an estimated 6,185 eligible voters, turnout reached 23 per cent, which is 18 per cent lower than the 2013 election, which saw 41 per cent turnout and 20 per cent lower than 2010, which saw 43 per cent turnout. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Santa Store Charity Auction coming up
We are back for the 20th Annual Charity Auction in support of the Morinville Santa Store. This is a great […]
Morinville News
National Column: Donald Trump isn’t all wrong about NAFTA
by Thomas Walkom Oops. Donald Trump’s critique of the North American Free Trade Agreement may not be that crazy after […]
Province
Province shows appreciation for caregivers
The third week in October is Foster and Kinship Caregiver Week in Alberta, a weeklong initiative acknowledging caregivers who provide safe and healthy homes for children in need.
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Columns
National Column: Morneau capital runs low
Finance Minister Bill Morneau is headed back to the House of Commons on Monday with a target on his back and much of the burden of his government’s declining popularity on his shoulders.
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