Arts & Culture
The week ahead and beyond in local activities
Below is a list of local community activities as well as promotions and specials at local businesses. Now until Jan. […]
Local News
Midstream Santa Store Auction raises funds for those in need
The Midstream Support Society’s 20th Annual Santa Store Charity Auction took place at Coach’s Corner Saturday night. Auctioneer Brad Ward had roughly 50 bidders bidding on 86 lots, raising $12,170 between bids, a special prize draw, and a 50/50 draw. […]
Local News
Town to look into vaping rules and minors
At the Nov. 14 Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Stephen Dafoe spoke on the gap in rules regarding the sale of vaping materials to minors.
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Province
Liquor bag program invites students to design messages on impaired driving
With holiday season upon us, the government says Alberta’s youth are creating “impactful and creative messages” to remind Albertans of the dangers of drinking and driving.
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Local News
D.A.R.E. program may make a comeback
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program was removed this year from the Morinville Detachment Community Initiatives program due to the time it takes to run the program and to the current shortage of RCMP members. […]
Local Sports
Morinville Sports Shorts
Above: The MCHS Boys Volleyball team came out of weekend zones with the North Central 3A Zones Championship. See story […]
Local News
Andre Noel recipient of Senate 150th Anniversary Medal
The Senate of Canada celebrated the 150th anniversary of its first sitting Nov. 6 by awarding commemorative medals, struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The Senate 150th Anniversary Medal commemorates the first time senators came to Ottawa to sit in Parliament on Nov. 6, 1867. […]
Local Sports
MCHS earn gold in North Central 3A Zones
The Morinville Community High School Boys hosted the North Central 3A Volleyball Zones over the weekend and walked away with gold for their efforts. […]
Province
Government to allow private enterprise to sell cannabis
Private enterprise will be able to sell cannabis in Alberta, but online sales will be under government control, the government announced Thursday.
Following months of public engagement, the province is moving forward with legislation it says would manage legalized cannabis in Alberta with health and safety top of mind. […]
Local News
Town expands unique animal ownership to pet pigs
Council has unanimously approved a limited number of Morinville residents to own pet pigs after a report to Council from Sgt. William Norton, Manager of Enforcement Services, focusing on three requests to consider issuing permits for different breeds of swine (pig).
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Columns
National Column: ‘Yes’ vote loses the moral high ground
by Emma Teitel “If you don’t believe in same-sex marriage, then don’t marry someone of the same sex.” This was […]
Local Sports
MCHS Jr. Girls are 4J Zone Champs
The MCHS Jr High team travelled to Drayton Valley on Wednesday November 15th and after a slow start in pool play the Wolves battled their way to the top. […]
Local News
Soldiers and Oilers Alumni to face off in hockey game to support wounded troops and families
The Seventh Annual Heroes Hockey Challenge (HHC), a series of annual charitable hockey fundraising events taking place in communities across Canada with various National Hockey League (NHL) alumni teams and celebrities, is underway. […]
Province
Government says School Act amendments will improve student success
The Government of Alberta says new legislation would ensure students and communities benefit from more consistent and clear rules in the education system. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: And that’s a wrap
Above: Our final print edition was sent to Morinville and area homes today, marking a completion of seven full years […]
Business
Municipalities get relief on uncollectable tax
Municipalities collect education property taxes on behalf of the province through their municipal property tax system. Oil and gas facilities are taxed until there is an abandoned status on the records of the Alberta Energy Regulator. Once abandoned, no assessment is prepared. This government says this process can take several years during which the municipality is required to remit education property tax. […]