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Local News

Minimum tax for Sturgeon County discussed

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Sturgeon County – County Council heard there are currently 903 Sturgeon County properties that paid less than $50 in property taxes last year, many of that number paying as little as $3.26 in municipal taxes each year.

Administration delivered a detailed report to County Council in response to a request from County Councillor Tom Flynn… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Chamber president praises award winners and nominees

Dear Editor:

As you may or may not know Char Parrent of the Flower Stop was a Finalist for the 2010 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction. This is an amazing honour for one of our local businesses to be nominated and make it as one of the four finalists in the Small Business … […]

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Schools and youth

African Acrobats delight Primeau students

Morinville – For 45 minutes Monday afternoon Georges H. Primeau students had the opportunity to experience part of their curriculum through an entertaining performance. The school hosted a presentation from African Acrobats, a five-man troupe from Mombasa, Kenya who have performed at Walt Disney Theme Parks, NBA half time shows, colleges, circuses and on national television… […]

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Local Sports

Titans advance to third round of playoffs

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – A shootout victory Saturday night gave the Morinville Titans their second victory in a best-of-three series against the Edmonton Ice and propelled them to the third round of Noralta Junior Hockey League playoffs. But just who the titans will take on in the semi-final series remains to be seen… […]

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Local News

Monday Morning News – March 7

The Mar. 7 edition of Monday Morning News hits store shelves and restaurant counters Tuesday morning.

This week’s edition contains the following news stories: […]

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Local News

Coffee shop finds new beginnings with Higher Grounds

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Walking through the doors of Higher Grounds on 100 Avenue one is immediately struck with the welcoming ambiance of the coffee shop. The tables and chairs are modern looking; there’s a pair of comfy leather set off to the side for a little extra luxury; a big screen silently plays the news of the day, and there is a little smooth jazz playing on the stereo… […]

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Morinville News

Suspicious death declared a homicide

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Gibbons – Morinville RCMP have confirmed the suspicious death of a Gibbons man yesterday has been declared a homicide… […]

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Local News

Morinville RCMP investigating suspicious death in Gibbons

By MorinvilleNews.com

Morinville – RCMP are currently investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Gibbons Wednesday afternoon. Police responded to a 911 call from Gibbons Mar. 2. The call was related to a disturbance in a residence in the town. On arrival at the scene, RCMP discovered a deceased male in his 20s. … […]

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Local Sports

Titans bring series to a tie

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Dressed in their red jerseys the Morinville Titans took to the ice for a road game on home ice Tuesday night. Scheduling placed the second game of the series, which should have been played in Edmonton, in Morinville. But while the Titans goals were recorded on the visitor’s side… […]

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Local News

CBC personality coming to Bon Accord

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Bon Accord – Although it’s still a few months away, Bon Accord is already planning for the arrival of someone from the Dragon’s Den, the popular CBC entrepreneurial show… […]