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Column: Progressive views – Abandoning our Future

By Tristan Turner

Canada once held a sterling international reputation on seeking solutions to the issue of climate change – the defining issue of my generation. After all, in 1988 Toronto hosted the first-ever international scientific conference on climate change “Our Changing Atmosphere: Implications for Global Security”. After the conference’s proceedings, international scientists… […]

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Editorial: Knock, knock, knockin’ on Morinville’s door

With eight days left in Morinville’s municipal by-election campaign we are left wondering if there will be a knock on our doors from any of the six candidates. Beyond one All-Candidates Forum at this month’s Chamber luncheon, various ads in local media, and The Morinville News’ weekly question to candidates segment, there appears to be no real effort to get… […]

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Column: Joe Morinville

I know fall is coming! Some tell-tale signs – Maple Leaf fans think they have a chance for the Stanley Cup and…

1 Student union ticket books are on sale from the students. I faithfully buy mine and forget to use it…. […]

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Candidate question – Week 2

Q: With Morinville being a young community in terms of median age, there is much talk about doing more for families and youth. What are your ideas for dealing with the needs of youth and their families?… […]

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Column: From the Desk of Community Services

By Director of Community Services Kerry Dawson

Hello from the Community Services Department and the Community Cultural Centre. September is always an exciting time for our Department, with the launch of the new series of entertainment at the MCCC and… […]

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Open letter to by-election candidates

Dear Candidates,

My name is Robert Ladouceur and I am a proud resident of our wonderful community. I am born and raised in Fort McMurray and I remember what a wonderful community it was in the late 80s and early 90s when I was growing up. When it was time for my family and I to pick up and leave, I wanted to look for a community where I could raise my daughters that was safe, affordable, comfortable, moving forward and friendly. I considered a lot of communities including Gibbons, Redwater and some others… […]

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Column: Progressive views – Marijuana Prohibition a Failure

By Tristan Turner

As with all drugs, I have nothing but contempt for marijuana. To me, the consumption of any substance that causes any level of inebriation, addiction, intemperance or long-term health issues should be avoided diligently. I loathe Marijuana – so why do I believe it should be legalized and federally regulated, like tobacco?… […]

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Column: From the desk of the CAO

By Debbie Oyarzun, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Morinville

The arrival of September brings a few important items to the forefront: With the start of a new school year, please keep our children safe by following the rules of the road and taking extra care when driving… […]

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By-election Candidate Questions Week 1

The Morinville News presents the first in a weekly series of questions to candidates leading up to the Sept. 20 election.. QUESTION: With a residential / business tax split of approximately 93 per cent / seven per cent, it is clear Morinville should be attracting new businesses to town to reduce the tax burden… […]

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Editorial: 22-days to decide

A week into the bi-election campaign, if one can truly call it a campaign, and we are faced with picking one of six candidates to fill one seat for one year and one month. While it is certain the province will make municipal terms four year terms by the next election, we understand Minister Griffith does not have the authority to… […]

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Joe Morinville Award Winners

Well just as Morinvillians are getting set to fi gure out which if any of these Council wannabes they are going to elect into offi ce, our own polls on more important stuff like eating and drinking coffee closed…. […]

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Letter: Clarifying The Morinville Community Gardens

Morinville Centennial Community Gardens has been a successful sustainable living initiative. After our first growing season using space behind the Morinville United Church (to grow fruits, vegetables and community spirit), we were thrilled that the Town worked with us to redesign the land at Champlain Park. Our group has received generous support from businesses… […]

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Column: From the desk of RCMP

By Staff Sergeant Mac Richards

Summer is quickly coming to a close and with that, comes the start of another school year. Every year the Morinville RCMP receive numerous complaints from bus drivers…. […]

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Column: Joe Morinville

With bi-election nominations closing Thursday, Joe has 10 reasons why he or anyone should not run for Town of Morinville Councillor:
You can take my advice or not. I tend to talk more than I listen!… […]