October 2010 – Page 6 – Morinville News

Byfield acclaimed as Wildrose Alliance Candidate

Oct 11, 2010 2

By Stephen Dafoe

Riviere Qui Barre – With the close of nominations Friday, well known columnist, editor and publisher Link Byfield was acclaimed as the Wildrose Alliance’s candidate for the Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock riding. Byfield is best known for his 18 years as editor and publisher of the Alberta Report, for being the founder of the Citizens Centre for Freedom and Democracy, and for being one of the founding members of the Wildrose Party when it began three years ago.
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Students achieve record year for Rutherford Scholarships

Oct 8, 2010 Comments Off

By Morinvillenews.com Staff

Edmonton – More than 12,000 Alberta students shared $26 million in Rutherford Scholarships in 2009-2010, a record year for the annual program named after Alberta’s first premier.
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CJHL Standings heading into the weekend

Oct 8, 2010 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Heading into the Thanksgiving long weekend, teams in the CJHL’s west and east divisions have six games under their skates so far this season.

The Morinville Jets have pulled away from a slow season start to leading the league in goals. The Junior B … […]

Ask-A-Candidate Question 21

Oct 8, 2010 3

QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE MAYORAL AND COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Can you tell me any future plans that will promote user friendliness and accessibility for people with disabilities or mobility impairments?

In an attempt to support the local economy, I brought my family member into [a local business] and it was not accessible. […]

Resident takes in some strange house guests

Oct 7, 2010 Comments Off

STORY CONTAINS VIDEO SEGMENT

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – CFCW morning hosts Sharon Mallon and Danny Hooper have been popping up around Morinville this week, or at least a reasonable facsimile of them has. The life size replicas of the popular country station have been living with Morinville resident Beth Laton since Sunday.
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Ask-A-Candidate Question 20

Oct 7, 2010 4

QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Today, my wife and I took our granddaughters out for a walk around the down town core. Fifteen years have passed since we last did this, what a change we have found. You don’t realize the changes until you really walk around and look.
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Mayoral candidates questioned on youth issues

Oct 7, 2010 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – A youth empowerment philosophy became the topic of discussion during Wednesday’s Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce all-candidates forum. During the question period, Morinville’s mayoral candidates were asked if they were aware of the 40 Developmental Assets philosophy being … […]

Homeless to get ID card

Oct 7, 2010 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Edmonton – Alberta’s homeless will now be able to obtain government-issued identification cards, allowing them access to services and programs. The initiative, unveiled by the province Thursday, addresses two of the biggest barriers homeless people face when trying to obtain personal identification … […]

Love of the game keeps Mayor playing softball

Oct 7, 2010 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Gibbons – Being 71 hasn’t slowed Gibbons Mayor Bill Nimmo down in his desire to hold public office or his desire to play ball. And although the ten-term politician had no competitors during this municipal election cycle, he’ll be facing plenty of them south of the border in a softball tournament. […]

Candidates make their pitches to business owners

Oct 6, 2010 Comments Off

ARTICLE CONTAINS VIDEO CONTENT OF SPEECHES

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Fourteen of Morinville’s 15 mayoral, council and school trustee candidates came out to the October luncheon of the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce Wednesday afternoon to make their pitch at business voters and to answer questions from Morinville’s business communities.
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Ask-A-Candidate Question 19

Oct 6, 2010 3

QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Reading all the previous questions and answers, I want to thank
Mayor Bertschi for his response and involvement in this online forum. I would like to hear from the other Mayoral candidate Mr. Trapani for his responses. You’ve been on Council for the last three years and are familiar with these issues, where is your response? […]

Gibbons reluctantly approves $540,000 waterline project

Oct 6, 2010 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Gibbons – During a special meeting of council Oct. 5, Gibbons newly sworn-in councillors reluctantly approved a $540,000 tender to run three blocks worth of 12-inch waterline so a new condominium project can have enough suppression flow to meet its needs.
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Ask-A-Candidate Question 18

Oct 6, 2010 5

QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE COUNCIL AND MAYORAL INCUMBANTS

The Town of Morinville has an asset most towns would be proud to exploit. Many years ago the province turned over the area and lake known to us old folks as “man – made”. You have taken no action in using this resource to increase tourism to our town.
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Ask-A-Candidate Question 17

Oct 6, 2010 4

QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE COUNCIL AND MAYORAL CANDIDATES

As citizens of our community you have all taken the time to run for public office. I would salute your dedication to our town ,this is a noble effort. We have many dedicated people who serve our town in the capacity as volunteers and in grass root roles also … […]

Gibbons Town Council sworn in

Oct 5, 2010 Comments Off

By Morinvillenews.com Staff

Gibbons – While many municipal council and mayoral hopefuls were out pounding on doors Tuesday night hoping to secure support for their run at office, Gibbons mayor and council were being sworn in so they could begin their terms. […]

Contractor focused on doing right by his clients and community

Oct 5, 2010 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Alexander – A lot has changed for James Arcand over the past decade. He’s gone from helping a friend, to learning a trade, to ultimately owning his own company and employing people in his community. But one thing that has remained the same is his love of … […]