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Miracle Treat Day Chamber President Shaun Thompson worked with DQ staff on Miracle Treat day Thursday. Shaun’s first job years […]

Sturgeon County

Alanna Hnatiw to challenge Flynn for Sturgeon County Mayor seat

The Sturgeon County mayoralty election is now a contest following a decision by Alanna Hnatiw to challenge incumbent Tom Flynn, who announced his re-election bid in June.
Hnatiw is one of the founders of Sturgeon United Residents For Effective Accountable Leadership (SUREAL), a group that has been critical of the current council’s handling of county issues and pressed it on expenditures and organizational practices.
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Columns

National Column: Coming out hasn’t come as far as we think

When I came out to my parents almost 10 years ago, my mother hung a Rosie the Riveter poster on the inside of my closet door that read “Sorry Boys, I’m Gay!” She was so enthusiastic in her acceptance of my sexuality that I couldn’t even step into a closet without being reminded I was out. […]

Local News

Local firefighters show off their skills at Firefighter Olympics

The Morinville Fire Department hosted the 19th Annual Sturgeon County Firefighter Olympics Aug. 12. The day-long event drew in teams from Morinville, Legal, Gibbons, Bon Accord, Calahoo and Namao for a day of competition. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind the Ray McDonald Sports Center. […]

Food & Health

Food for Thought: Out of this world spinach and meatball soup

(NC) This veggie-packed meatball soup is technically for kids, but you’ll be tempted to sneak a bowl for yourself. “There is no age restriction on good taste, even if it comes in the form of a UFO-shaped noodle,” says Samara Foisy, registered dietitian for President’s Choice. “This is one of my favourite recipes since the pasta is also high in fibre and a source of protein.” […]

Arts & Culture

Morinville acting veteran bringing serious topic to Fringe

Playwright David Haas is no stranger to the Morinville stage, having performed with the Caviar Players from 2011 to 2013. One of his plays – A Health Unto Her Majesty – was staged by the troupe in 2012 during the St. Jean Baptiste Festival. Haas is now bringing another of his plays to the Edmonton Fringe Festival from Aug. 18 to 26. […]

Columns

National Column: Why swearing feels so bleeping good

Out of all the reasons President Donald Trump has to fire any of his White House bootlickers – incompetence and craziness come most immediately to mind – why was Anthony Scaramucci bounced after a mere 10 days on the communications director job for the relatively venal sin of phone-bombing profanities? […]

People

Lancaster Park student off to Finland with Rotary

While everyone was out enjoying the long weekend Victoria Kentfield of Lancaster was busy packing her suitcases.

Kentfield left Saturday for Oulu, Finland where she will be spending a year as part of a Rotary Club Youth Exchange Program. Oulu is the place of her host family and is a city and municipality in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia. […]