Local News
Morinville Council Briefs
Morinville Town Council met for their first of two regular meetings this month on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The second will be a budget-focused meeting on Sept. 21.
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Local Sports
Morinville Jets return to the ice, ready for another solid season
The Morinville Jets return to the ice this weekend for an exhibition game against La Crete on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and open the 2024-2025 Capital Junior Hockey League (CJHL) season on the road on Friday, Sept. 20. […]
Local News
Local Farmers Rally for 22nd Annual Share the Harvest, Supporting Global Hunger Relief
Combines harvest grain on Suncor-donated land east of Gibbons on Saturday, Sept. 7, for the 22nd Annual Share the Harvest […]
Morinville News
Obituary Notice: Shelley Lynn Faganello
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected departure of Shelley Lynn Faganello (Nicholson) of Morinville, Alberta, who left us on August 30, 2024.
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Crime & Police
Morinville RCMP have some fun with back-to-school safety
The RCMP in Alberta’s Facebook page recently posted a video reel on back-to-school safety at crosswalks, which has garnered more than a million views as of Monday night. […]
Crime & Police
Two Puppies Found Dead in Fort Saskatchewan, RCMP Confirm Human Involvement
The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are continuing their investigation into a deeply disturbing case involving the discovery of two deceased puppies on a pedestrian path last month. A necropsy conducted on August 14, 2024, confirmed that the puppies died as a result of human involvement, having suffered significant trauma. […]
Morinville News
Coming up at Council
Morinville Town Council will meet for their first of two regular meetings this month on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. The meeting takes place at Town Hall. There are several items on the agenda, between regular business, committee of the whole, and a closed session. […]
Local Sports
Sturgeon Spirits Dominate Tigers in Fiery Friday Night Showdown
Sturgeon Kick-off to open the game. – Danielle Cronkhite-Kinjerski photo by Sturgeon Spirits Head Coach Chad Hill On an unseasonably […]
Food & Health
Sweeten Your Summer with Zucchini Cherry Loaf – A Fresh Twist on a Seasonal Classic
Summer brings an abundance of zucchini, often in such quantities that we find ourselves giving it away to friends, neighbors, […]
Local News
Sturgeon County Resident Excels at Rocky Mountain Cadet Training Centre
Devry Brodziak of 524 Sturgeon, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS) in Bon Accord joins over 115 other youth from across the country at the Rocky Mountain CTC on the Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial Course. This is a two-week course that provides cadets with the chance to enhance their leadership abilities while broadening their knowledge and skills in drill and ceremonial practices acquired in the program. “I am excited to learn more flag party drill and to teach everyone back at my squadron what I have learned,” said Brodziak. […]
Our Morinville
Our Morinville: The Week in Photos
Here are some shots captured over the past week. Around Town ATS Traffic has been installing flashing lights on many […]
Local News
Morinville looking for residents to serve on a number of boards
The Town of Morinville has announced its annual recruitment drive for appointments to various municipal boards and committees. These positions play a key role in shaping the town’s future by incorporating a wide range of perspectives into local governance. […]
Morinville News
Nearly 2000 tickets issued over Labour Day long weekend
Alberta RCMP hit the highways over the Labour Day long weekend from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, issuing 1,982 traffic safety infractions. Of that number, half (990) were for speeding. Police also issued 35 distracted driving and 55 seatbelt violations. Of the nearly 2000 incidents, 92 drug- or alcohol-impaired drivers were removed from the roads, police say. The province also had two fatal motor vehicle collisions resulting in three deaths. […]
Morinville News
Alberta RCMP provides traffic safety tips for a safe return to school
by MorinvilleNews.com Staff With school back in session, Alberta RCMP are suggesting now is the time to brush up on […]
Local News
Sturgeon Spirits Open Season with Commanding 28-8 Victory Over Scona Lords
The Sturgeon Spirits football team kicked off the season with a 28-8 victory over the Scona Lords under the Friday night Aug. 30th) at Olexiuk Field in St. Albert. The victory marked the first in the 2024 Metro Edmonton Athletic’s regular season in the Miles Division. Sturgeon shut out the Fort McMurray Saints (59-0) in pre-season action on Aug.24. […]
Business
Alberta RCMP encourages business owners to follow tips to keep their commercial properties safe
Whether you live in a small town or a big city, it’s important to always secure your commercial property. In 2023, in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions, there were 4,516 reports of break and enters to a business. July, August, and September tend to be the highest months for these incidents, with 451, 431, and 413 reports, respectively last year. […]