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Column: Introducing Tristan Turner, progressive columnist

As is well known, Alberta is not commonly perceived as a bastion of progressive political thought. From the rise of Canada’s most extreme, irrational and borderline comical provincial right-wing political party, to the establishment of unusually active right-wing policy analysis and advocacy groups – such as Sun News Network commentator Ezra Levant’s own ‘Ethical Oil’… […]

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Editorial: Good riddance to summer

Morinville can take pride in the summer it offered its residents. Commencing with St. Jean Baptiste Festival 2012 and winding its way through programs for children and adults, the community has once again made sure the ducks were in a row with things to do. Whether it was the weekly Farmers’ Market or summer student concerts… […]

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Column – Joe Morinville

God has a sense of humour – otherwise he would not have created annoying creatures!

1/ Mosquitos have to be the most annoying thing created and I think they are supported by the repellent companies who must cultivate mosquito eggs some place nearby!.. […]

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Editorial: Council is not an easy gig

It was with sadness we learned of the resignation of Councillor Ben Van de Walle due to health reasons. We are not alone in thanking the man for his service to the municipality or in wishing him a return to health. But his resignation and council’s subsequent decision to hold a bi-election… […]

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Municipal Development Plan Approved at Capital Region Board (CRB) Level

By Greg Hofmann

The Town of Morinville’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is one step closer to being adopted by Town Council! On August 8th, 2012, the draft Municipal Development Plan received approval at the CRB level now enabling Town Council to move forward with the MDP approval process locally… […]

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Annual Joe Morinville Awards [POLL]

It is once again, time for Joe to announce the nominees for this summer’s sizzling Joe Morinville Awards. Nominations will be accepted
by e-mail and in THIS online poll until Aug. 22. Winners will be announced in our Aug. 29 edition and awarded after in person… […]

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Column: Healthy Routes – Sunshine in Paradise

By Gladys Kublik
Owner Neighbors Vitamin Shop

If you are a gardener, then August is like a month in Paradise, harvesting those first succulent fruits of your labors is heaven on earth. Who can resist baby potatoes, carrots and beets, not to mention sugar sweet peas in the pod and don’t forget cucumbers, cool, crisp and flavorful. Probably the highlight for most gardeners is the taste of those first tomatoes ripened on the vine! … […]

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Letter: Cardiff Road intersection problem

Re: August 1 edition, John V. writes what I have been thinking.

Move the exit lane as far east as possible to open up the sight line to the south. Also preferably lower that road surface to again add more visual sight room…. […]

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Column: Joe Morinville

Joe was impressed with the 1,300 plus people riding in the Tour de l’ Alberta and is currently glued to the TV watching the Olympics. Here are some of his thoughts on sports… […]

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Editorial: People, programs, policies

We were sorry to learn of the resignation of Morinville’s youth worker A.D. Richardson last Friday. The 20-something came to Morinville in the fall of 2011 with some big ideas on rallying the youth of this community to do great things, and while many of those things did not rise to the levels expected, the varied success is as much to do with the fickle nature of teens… […]

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Column: From the Desk of Fire Chief Ron Cust

BBQ Safety Tips

• Position the grill outside, at a safe distance from the house. Never grill inside a garage or enclosed porch or under a breezeway, awning, carport or overhang that might catch fire… […]

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Editorial: It’s all about people

The strength of any business lies with its people. The same can be said of communities, government organizations and businesses. It is the people that create and implement the programs, services and ideas that make things move… […]

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Letter: Praise for first responders

Editor:

This accident [HIGHWAY 2 / CARDIFF ROAD JULY 20] breaks my heart.

As one of the first people on the scene that started to administer basic first aid until Morinville Fire responded, I didn’t expect to see the older of the two women… […]

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Column: Joe Morinville

A tale of two festivals

Joe compares 50 years of Fête in Legal and the Frontier Daze (renamed St. Jean Baptiste Festival) in Morinville… […]