Local News

Writing their way to Saskatchewan or Ontario

High School students in Grade 11 and 12 at Morinville Community High School or Sturgeon Composite High School with an 80 per cent average have an opportunity to write an essay and win a trip to Ontario or Saskatchewan. Rotary Youth Leader Kathy Sandmaier made a presentation to the Rotary Club of Morinville Jan. 27. […]

Local Sports

Jets win it in OT

The Morinville Jets took down the Strathcona Bruins on the road Sunday afternoon with a 4-3 OT win.

The Jets trailed the Bruins 1-0 after 20, and despite pocketing one mid-way through the second period, found themselves trailing 2-1 by the end of the frame. […]

Columns

Column: Joe Morinville

Weather sure was good last week for the most part, which got people in a good mood and talking and gossiping like they used to. Read some interesting news on the Internet this week and heard some interesting opinions on it around town. So here’s my view on stuff what’s going on.
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Local News

RCMP searching for wanted man

The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are still seeking the public’s assistance in locating William Joseph Sheppard. Sheppard, who is currently wanted for Criminal Code of Canada Charges such as, Breach of Probation, Uttering Death Threats and Violation of an Emergency Protection Order is now believed to be hiding in the Edmonton Area. Sheppard, […]

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Local News

RCMP offer seven tips for safe online shopping

RCMP are cautioning online shoppers not to get stung in an online deal. Police say the number of people shopping online has grown steadily over the years along with the methods of buying and selling online. […]

Columns

National Column: New economic reality throws PM, Notley together

Justin Trudeau makes his most important domestic trip in his short life as prime minister this week when he heads to Alberta.

Prime ministerial visits are usually of the in-and-out variety. Trudeau will spend two days in Edmonton and Calgary, meeting with the oil industry and those providing social services in the province, then sit down with Premier Rachel Notley. […]

Province

Government encouraging diversification in petrochemicals

The Government of Alberta launched its new $500 million Petrochemicals Diversification Program Monday morning, part of what the government says is its continued efforts to create jobs, attract investment and diversify Alberta’s economy. […]