By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Scofflaws have made a third attempt to gain access to the Morinville Youth Centre, located across the road from the Ray McDonald Sports Centre. Recently, would-be thieves tried to gain access to the centre by using a blow torch…

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – A 15-year-old male who was walking home from school Thursday at approximately 12:30 p.m. was followed by what is believed to be an older model black Honda Civic with four occupants. The suspects all got out of the vehicle on 87 Avenue near 95 Street and approached the victim. One of the suspects threw the victim to the ground…

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Less than a year after then Transportation Minister Luke Ouellette and then Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Ken Kowalski announced Morinville would get a second overpass; plans to have the project completed in the third or fourth quarter of 2013 as originally stated appear unlikely as the province is still working to acquire the land to make the project a reality…

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – RCMP members and road safety partners have their eyes peeled your young drivers this month as law enforcement continues its monthly focus under the Alberta Traffic Safety Plan…

Morinville’s FCSS Coordinator Amy Dribnenky works through some of the gentle exercises in the Weight Loss Champion program.
By The Morinville News Staff
Morinville – Local residents are meeting at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Wednesday afternoons for an opportunity to be in the best shape they can be. Weight Loss Champions is a program for those of us who are overweight with a BMI of greater than 35. Run by Lara Thompson of Pure Physique, the weekly program provides the motivation, the workout and the knowledge to choose well and …

By The Morinville News Staff

Morinville – It’s a sign that has been around for decades, one found in the windows of homes and businesses that tell children in distress or danger that safety awaits behind the door. But now a local Block Parent is hoping to find a couple more volunteers to help keep the program alive in Morinville…

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – Four municipalities within the Sturgeon Region will soon be hosting business-minded people from throughout the area at the 2012 Regional Business Symposium. The event is set to take place at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre May 17, and organizers are anticipating approximately 400 participants at the annual economic development symposium…

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Council held its nose and voted 5-1 in favour of reallocating grant monies to pay for the Civic Place renovations now estimated at $4.2 million. Council had hit the roof Feb. 28 when representatives from ONPA Architects and Synergy Projects Ltd. delivered the news project costs had escalated but would not exceed $4 million. A month and a half later and Synergy still believes the project will be $4 million project or less; however, ONPA Architects’ fees will increase that number by approximately $171,000…

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A rite of passage took place Wednesday night at opposite ends of Morinville as local Guiders and Scouters participated in special ceremonies at the Morinville Legion and Morinville Community Cultural Centre. The ceremony is an annual opportunity for youth to take the next step in their growth and development…

By Stephen Dafoe

Sturgeon County – County Council passed second and third reading of its 2012 tax rates with a 4-3 vote Tuesday, Councillors David Kluthe, Donald McGeachy and Mayor Don Rigney opposing the two motions…

By Morinville News Staff

Sturgeon County – The County’s Economic Development Team returned from the Economic Developers Association of Albert (EDA) annual award banquet with another two awards to add to their collection…

Stephen Dafoe Photos

Morinville – Veteran Canadian fiddler Calvin Vollrath was back in town over the weekend, entertaining approximately 600 fiddle music fans in three separate shows. The musician, who grew up in Cardiff and cut his musical teeth in Morinville and surrounding area, released his 55th and 56th CDs at a CD release concert Saturday night: the aptly named The Homecoming and a second release titled Spring Creek…

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A local singer / songwriter was in the studio last week to begin the long road he will travel towards his next album. Justin Hogg, who has been involved in music for as long as he can remember, began recording his second CD at Smith Music Studios in Morinville Apr. 17…