Columns

National Column: Coffee, tea or electoral reform?

“Congratulations! You have decided to host a dialogue on Canadian federal electoral reform,” I read in the federal government’s new handbook, Your Guide to Hosting a Successful Dialogue on Canadian Federal Electoral Reform, as I walked up Parliament Hill on Thursday. […]

Local News

Families can fish for free this weekend

Albertans of all ages have the opportunity to fish for free July 9 and 10. Although no licence is required this weekend, all other sport fishing regulations will apply.

The province offers family fishing weekends during the Family Day weekend and during National Fishing Week in the summer. […]

Editorial & Opinion

Letter: Newsies tickets to be auctioned off as library fundraiser

Morinville Community Library has two pairs of tickets for the Broadway smash hit musical Newsies, to be sold in a silent auction as a library fundraiser the week of July 8th – 15th. The auction will be set up at the library circulation desk opening Friday at 10:00 a.m. and closing the following Friday at 4 p.m. The tickets are for the 2:00 p.m. show time on Sunday, July 17th at the Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton. […]

Business

Local Rotarians pass the gavel

Outgoing President Sheldon Fingler passes the Rotary Club of Morinville gavel to new President Simon Boersma during the President’s Dinner […]

Local News

Thrift Store inundated with garbage

The Midstream Thrift Store, located at 9922-101 Street, has received a lot of unwanted donations lately. The drop-offs are occurring when they are closed, on weekends, and even in broad daylight. While Midstream encourages donation drop offs, they want to show respect for people who come to the store to buy items, and selling wet; unusable items does not bode well to that end. […]

Local News

Province expanding Green Trip to align with federal program

The federal government announced the first phase of its Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) recently – a $3.4-billion investment over three years, beginning in 2016. PTIF will support municipal transit projects across the country. Based on existing transit usage, the province’s share of that fund is more than $347 million. […]

Columns

National Column: ‘Leave’ campaign’s wish list is lying in tatters

A paradox.

No important British or European personality has said publicly that the U.K. shouldn’t leave the European Union in the wake of the Brexit referendum two weeks ago. They’re unanimous that Leave means Leave. This includes every candidate to replace David Cameron as British Tory leader, poor Jeremy Corbyn across the Commons aisle, […]

Arts & Culture

Province searching for Alberta’s outstanding volunteers

Albertans have two months to nominate outstanding volunteers for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. The awards recognize the exemplary service of volunteers whose contributions have made a lasting impact on their communities and the lives of their fellow Albertans. […]

Local News

Mail could stop Friday, business group concerned

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is encouraging the postal service to find a solution to what they see as a growing pension problem and urging a quick settlement before any mail disruption.

Before Monday’s 72-hour notice of a postal lockout, the CFIB issued a letter to Canada Post President and CEO Deepak Chopra calling for a settlement and noting pension costs must be lowered to ensure plans are sustainable and don’t force rate hikes or service cuts on customers.
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Local News

Motorcycle safety is police focus for July

Morinville RCMP would like to remind that all drivers play a large role in motorcycle safety. On a motorcycle, a rider is vulnerable. Be aware of motorcyclists on the road and give them the space they need. […]

Local News

Seniors eligible for low-interest home repair loans

Eligible seniors can now borrow up to $40,000 in low-interest loans to help them stay in their homes longer. Application forms for the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program are now available.

The government says the program will help eligible senior homeowners finance needed repairs and renovations that will help them remain independent, including widening hallways and installing walk-in tubs. […]