In a unanimous decision (excluding the absent Councillor Rob Ladouceur) Council has passed Councillor Stephen Dafoe’s motion to create a Terms of Reference for a new Community Services Advisory Board. […]
The plight of the Midstream Society and their thrift store will be on the May 10 Council agenda.
Council received a letter informing them that the Midstream Support Society and the Morinville Lions Club will be cooperating in a bid to construct a new building for both organizations to use. […]
Council has unanimously passed First Reading of a new Area Structure Plan amendment (ASP) that will include a new Catholic elementary school and a shopping centre. The new Westwinds development is located between Petro-Canada and the No Frills Parking lot on the West side of 100 Street. […]
The Rotary Club of Morinville received a $5000 cheque through the Town of Morinville’s Family and Community Support Services Department. Councillor Gordon Putnam made the presentation on behalf of the Town to Gordon Boddez on behalf of the Rotary Club.
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A Bike Rodeo will take place at the Ray McDonald Sports Center parking lot May 12 at 6 p.m. The free event will run 90 minutes and offer children aged 6 to 12 an opportunity to get their spring and summer riding off on the right pedal. […]
During their Apr. 26 meeting, Council – excluding the absent Councillor Rob Ladouceur – unanimously passed First Reading of Utility Bylaw changes that will no longer permit utility accounts to be in a tenant’s name.
The changes are intended to save the Town time and money, with the Town currently on the hook for tracking down missed payments and collections. […]
Sometimes you’ve got to be pissed off.
Justin Trudeau got there this week as his response to terrorism continues its remarkable evolution. […]
The Town of Morinville is asking residents if they are ready for potential emergencies that could happen in the community and encouraging residents to put together their 72-hour kit.
Though the Town has no special inside track on potential emergencies that could happen tomorrow or into the future, they are taking part in Emergency Preparedness Week, a national event put on by Public Safety of Canada during the first week of May. […]
Above: Rita Samborski with Mayor Lisa Holmes. Councillors Gord Putnam and Stephen Dafoe also attended Tuesday’s luncheon. photos by Lucie […]
Morinville taxpayers now know how the Town Budget will affect their own, with some clear numbers from Council on tax rates. Council has unanimously passed all three readings in one night from the 2016 Tax Bylaw that supports the 2016 budget. Ratepayers will be paying approximately $61.40 more this year, based on a home valued at $300,000 following the vote. […]
Planter gardens are becoming very trendy for both homes and businesses. With the building of bigger houses and less yard space, planter gardens are a great way to add interest and colour to your yard where it’s just not feasible to have a regular style garden or to provide additional growing space in preferred areas. […]
Sunflower Community Resources is partnering with area Family and Community Support Services and the Alberta Caregivers Association to offer training for caregivers.
Sunflower Program Coordinator Amy Dribnenky said they had applied for a grant to fund two training sessions for caregivers.
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It was barely a decade ago, but much of the emotional debate on both sides of the border over Canada’s participation in a North American missile-defence program seems already forgotten.
It was an issue that pivoted on matters of Canadian sovereignty, bilateral relations and the weaponization of space, but for the prime minister of the day, Paul Martin, the decision to stay out of the American program was really about the toxicity of the U.S. president of the day, George W. Bush. […]
Three Morinville Community High School students will join MCHS teacher Greg Boutestein at Skills Canada Alberta at the Expo Centre in Edmonton May 11 and 12. Benjamin Lawrence and Skylar Luomala earned gold at the regional event and their chance at the provincial competition in video production. Alyssa Ralph competed regionally through an online submission qualifying process and won her provincial run in the graphic design category. […]
The ripples of the acquittal of Sen. Mike Duffy on 31 corruption-related charges should be felt well beyond the parliamentary pond.
The verdict is a stark reminder to all of Canada’s political class that the Criminal Code is no substitute for an ethical compass. […]
A search for a blue Dodge that was alleged to have been involved in an Apr. 16 complaint from the hamlet of Cardiff in regards to a suspicious vehicle has ended. […]
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