Increasing enrolment at Morinville Public School is forcing the closure of the daycare program located at the school, leaving many families without many options for their children’s care. […]
The Morinville Centennial Community Gardens is entering the third phase of its Champlain Park garden, located across from the arena. […]
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau argues – as he did this week – that he has been invested by
Canadians with a mission to introduce a different voting system in time for the 2019 election he is both
overstating the strength of his mandate (39.5 per cent) and misrepresenting its scope. The last federal
campaign was anything but a debate over electoral reform. The result did not hinge on the parties’
various positions on the issue. […]
A family friend is currently housing two couples from Ft. McMurray, additionally, another family friend was trapped in a northern camp during the recent evacuation. My daughter, 18, watched the news daily and was horrified by the devastation and displacement of families. […]
A tip of the hat tot he good people at the Rendez-Vous who generously donated their hall on Mothers’ Day for an event in support of Fort Mac evacuees, and once again Thursday night for the potluck put on by and through the generosity and efforts of community members. You’ve proven once again the importance of community groups to the community. […]
Rotary Club of Morinville President Sheldon Fingler has enjoyed his year of wielding the club’s gavel but says he is looking forward to getting back to being a rank-and-file member.
“I feel that when you sit up at the front, you sometimes lose touch with everything else that’s going on in the club,” Figler said, adding the Morinville club is an active one. “When you are sitting at the front you are more worried about following the rules and keeping things in line and covering all the bases. I don’t get to have as much fun as I like to.” […]
There were many highlights during Morinville’s centennial year, but a personal highlight for many was when Madame Raymonde Riopel raised her hands triumphantly after being presented with the community’s Legacy Award and said, “Viva le Morinville.” […]
A Bike Rodeo took place at the Ray McDonald Sports Center parking lot May 12. The free event offered children aged 6 to 12 a 90-minute opportunity to get their spring and summer riding off on the right pedal. […]
The overwhelming support shown to Fort McMurray evacuees by the residents of Morinville and area is heartwarming.
Help has always been freely offered when emergencies arise – Slave Lake, the floods, a neighbourhood home burning down. […]
Families in need of basic items during the evacuation from Fort McMurray received $30 million in aid from the Canadian Red Cross in just 24 hours. The monies represent more than half of the funds offered by the organization to help people affected by the Alberta wildfires. […]
Among Justin Trudeau’s commitments, few are as time-sensitive as his promise to have a new voting system in place for the 2019 federal election.
And so, as the weeks turned into months and eventually into more than half a year without any action from the new government, questions arose as to how committed the Liberals were to a promise they had made when they were twice-removed from power. […]
The Morinville Public School Grounds will once again host the annual Morinville Public School Carnival this weekend. The event takes place May 15 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. As in past year, the event features games, activities, music, entertainment, animals and lots of treats. […]
Town Council has accepted a report for information on a $20,000 Rec Facility Sponsorship Consultant hiring that resulted in, by the description offered by Councillor Stephen Dafoe, “Nothing.”
The report came forward to Council as a result of a unanimous information request put forward by Councilor Dafoe at a previous meeting. […]
When the cast came out for their final bow at the end of this year’s Morinville Community High School spring play, the standing ovation they received was well deserved. Those who came out to the one night only performance were not disappointed in this year’s selection or in the efforts of those who have spent much time perfecting their lines and timing. […]
Some members of Council were fuming following revelations in administration’s first quarter report that show a significant increase in photo radar ticketing in 2016. Councillor Dafoe was so disgruntled about how much time was being spent at town exits he quipped: “I’m wondering why we don’t put advertisements up on photo enforcement cars so that we can pull double-duty?” […]
Police are looking for the person or pesons responsible for vandalizing a local park.
Morinville RCMP received a complaint Apr. 29 of mischief in Bon Accord’s Veterans Park in the Town of Bon Accord on April 28th 2016. The suspects entered the park and used an edged tool to etch an inappropriate drawing onto the placards representing the sponsors and those who volunteered their time.
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