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Editorial & Opinion

Column: Joe Morinville

You can all stop emailing me to blame me for all the snow we got last weekend. I know I did my column about Christmas a little earlier than maybe I should have, but that is not why it snowed. But since the white stuff is here and not likely to go away until sometime after the May long weekend, I might as well talk about snow and what’s good and bad about it. .. […]

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Arts & Culture

Johnny Cash tribute band to Walk the Line in Morinville

by Ashley Janes

Morinville – The Morinville Community Cultural Centre will host David James and Big River Nov. 29. Starting at 8 p.m. the band will provide town residents with what has been described as one of the most authentic Johnny Cash tribute performances in the world. According to their website reviews, when James comes around, Johnny Cash fans follow in droves… […]

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Morinville News

Cardiff Corner to receive traffic lights

by Calli Stromner

A number of recently announced changes may make Cardiff Corner a safer intersection, but it may not be a continuation of the original interchange project. Alberta Transportation Minister Ric McIver announced Tuesday that installation of new traffic lighting will take place at the intersection of Highway 2 and Cardiff Road beginning next Spring… […]

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Local News

Collision claims life

by Morinville News Staff

Sturgeon County – A 37-year-old Mayerthorpe man is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 29 just north of Highway 37 Monday night. … […]

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Morinville News

Knights of Columbus hamper program underway

by Morinville News Staff

Morinville – St. Anne Council of the Knights of Columbus (KOC) will be once again coordinating the annual Christmas Hamper Project on behalf of St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church and the Morinville Food Bank Society… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Library Column: The Walking Dead, literally

by Ashley Janes

Working for the Morinville Community Library these past seven months, I’ve been surprised again and again by how different the experience is from Big City Libraries. My time here has taught me that we are the exception to society’s traditional Library Code of Conduct and are the better for it. .. […]

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Morinville News

Psychologist establishes practice in Morinville

by Ashley Janes

Morinville — Beginning on Nov. 11, registered psychologist Thomas Holmes will open the doors to Psychsupport Services, the first psychology practice in Morinville. Having worked as a teacher, school counsellor, inclusive education coordinator, and system psychologist for a local school board, he is now looking forward to this new chapter in his career…. […]

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Local Sports

Morinville Jets topple Beverly Warriors

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Morinville Jets ended a five-game losing streak Sunday night after defeating the visiting Beverly Warriors 6-3. The win brings the Jets record to 6-9-1 this season, and positions them in fifth place in the Capital Junior Hockey League’s West Division, one point ahead of the Spruce Grove Regals and two points ahead of the Edmonton Mustangs…. […]

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Schools and youth

Around the schools

Ecole Notre Dame Grade 2 student Logan Turgeon was looking over the large box filled with Coats for Kids last week. The Grade 1 classes are on a mission to collect children’s and adults gently used coats, ski pants, mitts, toques and boots during the month of November. The school is accepting donations until 22 November. .. […]

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Local Sports

Morinville Kings top NCHL North Division

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Morinville Kings continued their winning ways Saturday night with their third consecutive victory, this time toppling the visiting Athabasca Aces in a 5-4 decision. The home-ice victory followed a Friday night road trip to Westlock where the Kings upset the Warriors 8-7… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Letter: Photo radar petition ready to roll

Editor:

We are excited to announce that our photo radar petition was filed with the Town of Morinville’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at 9 a.m. on Friday November 15, 2013. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who signed the petition… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Progressive Views Column: Political Blunder

In federal politics, nothing is more useful to a political party then a charismatic leader. Baby kissing and handshaking are two skills that could determine your electoral success more than your platform or long-term policy goals. That being said, there is a point where people need substance behind style, and the intrepid new Liberal leader Justin Trudeau is revealing rapidly that there is little substance to be found in him… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Column: From the Desk of Fire Chief Ron Cust

PORTABLE HEATER SAFETY TIPS

With the cost of heating continually on the rise, many consumers are investing in portable heaters to help lower their energy bills. While portable heaters can be both efficient and economical, they also introduce a number of important safety concerns that should not be overlooked… […]

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Local News

Charity auction sets new record

by Lucie Roy

Morinville – Despite the poor weather, Coach’s Corner on 100 Street was packed Saturday night for the16th Annual Santa Store Charity Auction. The Midstream Support Society fundraising event, once again presided over by auctioneer Brad Ward, raised with more than $22,765, beating out last year’s record of $22,038.

The evening’s total included $4,925 in cash donations received prior to the auction, $4,000 … […]