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Morinville mayor resigns

Lloyd Bertschi, who was in his fourth term as mayor and had previously spent two terms as a councillor, submitted his resignation in writing to Morinville’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)Debbie Oyarzun Nov. 13. In the letter the former mayor cited out of town and out of province business commitments as the reason for his stepping down prior to the end of his term… […]

Morinville musician wins Canadian Country Music Association award

Gord Bamford drummer and band leader Chad Melchert was at his drum kit Sept. 15 night performing when he learned he was this year’s Drummer of the Year winner at the Annual Canadian Country Music Association Awards… […]

Morinville’s top RCMP member leaving town

RCMP Staff Sergeant Mac Richards announced he would be moving to Port Alberni, British Columbia later in the year, ending a more than three-year stint as Morinville’s Detachment Commander. Richards takes over as the head of policing for the community of roughly 17,000 as early as this fall and will be promoted to the rank of Inspector… […]

Morinville Historical Society brings Canada Day to the park

The Morinville Historical and Cultural Society, together with local volunteers, once again put on Canada Day celebrations in St. Jean Baptiste Park. Overcast weather and a light rain did not prevent a display of true patriot love. In addition to the raising of the flag.. […]

Father’s Day marks big changes for local church

The sun and the Son rose on local Christians June 17 as they gathered to celebrate the word of God as they do each and every week in Morinville. But the weekly services had an extra level of celebration for members of Morinville Christian Fellowship. Pastor Greg Fraser told his congregation the church would be getting a name change… […]

Smokin’ Elk Ranch barn goes up in flames

A mid-morning fire May. 8 destroyed a tin barn at the Smokin’ Elk Ranch just outside Morinville and caused an estimated $600,000 to $700,000 in damages. Crews were called in from Morinville, Sturgeon County, Legal and Namao to combat the fire…. […]

Man killed in street fight

A man in his 20s was dead following a street fight in Morinville Apr. 4. An autopsy conducted Thursday lead the Medical Examiner to rule the death a homicide… […]

Youth Rally draws teens together

The stage of the Morinville Community Cultural Centre (CCC) was the platform from which a message of identity, change and faith was communicated to approximately 150 youth from the area Mar. 10. In their first youth rally… […]

Federal census shows even higher population numbers for Morinville

Population had grown 26.5 per cent over the past five years according to federal census data released Feb. 8. Morinville’s population was recorded as 8,569 residents in 2011, an increase of 1,794 residents from the 6,775 recorded in the 2006 federal census… […]

Morinville mayor enters PC constituency race

Mayor Lloyd Bertschi announced Jan. 3 he was throwing his hat into the Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock PC Association race. The four-term mayor was hoping to receive the nod from the PC association when they voted Jan. 28… […]