Legal
Legal Fire Chief reappointed
The Legal Fire Department held its election in March and Fire Chief Tracy Roulston has again elected the chief and Lorne Witter returns for his second term as the Deputy Fire Chief. […]
Month: April 2015
Columns
Column: A question of judgment
We’re a long way from any verdict in the Mike Duffy trial, but two days into court proceedings, common sense and accountability are already down for the count. […]
Local News
Town of Legal Council Briefs
The Town of Legal held their regular Council Meeting Apr. 7, a day later than normal due to the Easter long weekend. A number of items were discussed and decided upon. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: Is a curfew the answer to stopping bad behaviour?
The recent rash of vandalism at St. Jean Baptist Church and other buildings in downtown Morinville had many people shaking their digital fists at “those damned kids” and their idle ways. Although there is no evidence as to the age of the culprits, the finger was immediately wagged at teens. Regardless of the age, an act of vandalism so early in the spring undoubtedly has some residents thinking – what’s the summer going to be like with respect to property crimes? […]
Morinville News
Three running in Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock, but nominations are still open
Above from left: Maureen Kubinec, PC; Tristan Turner, NDP; Glenn van Dijken, Wildrose are the three candidates for Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock. by […]
Local News
Police looking for help in Legal Esso robbery
One male wearing sunglasses and a handkerchief covering his face entered the gas station, approached the lone male staff member and demanded money while armed with a shotgun. The suspect stole approximately $400 dollars in cash and $200 dollars in cigarettes. The suspect left the scene in a green two door car. […]
Local News
Annual Morinville News Baby Crawl getting ready to burn up the carpet
The cool ice may be out of the Ray McDonald Sports Center for another season, but the action is about to heat up next weekend at the Morinville District Chamber of Commerce Leap Into Spring Expo. […]
Morinville News
Leap in to Spring Expo launches next weekend at arena
The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to open the gates for their annual trade show, which will take over the Ray McDonald Sports Center Apr. 17 to 19. The show is operating once again under its Leap into Spring Expo name, but will continue the long-standing tradition of combining local and regional businesses and organizations with plenty of entertainment and a special door prize. […]
Morinville News
Column: Joe Morinville
Got back from Arizona to find a lot of things have changed in Morinville and in the province of Alberta, too. Decide to go away for the better part of the winter, and things seem to have fallen apart without me. Guess things just run better when Joe’s around. […]
Columns
Editorial: Volunteers left unrecognized – again
The Morinville News understands the importance of volunteers to the vibrancy of our community. That’s why each year we write an article or two to let our readers know it is time to nominate people for the various levels of volunteer awards. It’s why each year we take pictures of the people being recognized and publish them online and in print. It’s why we have chosen to create our an award in memory of one of our greatest volunteers — Paul Krauskopf.
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Local News
Online petition looks to have government reverse tax on charitable giving
A coalition of concerned Albertans has launched Albertans4giving.ca, a new website designed to protect and raise awareness on charitable donations. […]
Local News
Volunteers to be applauded this week
Local volunteers will be collectively applauded Thursday night during the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. The Town, community groups, and volunteers will gather to express appreciation for all volunteers while awarding a number of vulunteers for their outstanding efforts. The event takes place Apr. 9 at 6 p.m. at the cultural centre.
This year’s theme is Volunteers are part of the ripple effect. […]
Local News
Battle of Vimy Ridge to be remembered
Legion branches across the country will fly their Canadian flags at half-mast Apr. 9 from sunrise to sunset to commemorate Vimy Ridge Day. It was during this famous battle, fought Apr. 9 to 12, 1917, that Canadians captured Vimy Ridge when other allied forces could not. […]
Arts & Culture
Country Kicks Cancer show coming to town
Surviving cancer has allowed singer-songwriter Sean Hogan to continue doing what he loves. Whether working his way through his music career or overcoming cancer, he has learned although life has speed bumps, they should not be confused with the end of the road. […]
Local Sports
Sports Shorts
The Morinville Junior B Jets, shown to the left in their 2014-2015 team photo, are set to gather one more time for the annual Morinville Jets Banquet and Award Night. The event will take place Apr. 10. Team and coaching staff will unite to recall the season and hand out this year’s awards. […]
Arts & Culture
Annual Easter Egg Hunt a success
The annual event combined an Easter Egg Hunt in the outdoor rink for younger children and a hunt in the arena field for older participants. […]