Arts & Culture

Ron’s Collectibles promises a trip down memory lane

When people talk about “the good old days,” I’m pretty sure they are referring to a time when TVs lived inside giant wooden boxes and, if you wanted to change the channel, well darn it, you had to actually get up off the couch and turn a dial. The soundtrack of “the good old days” is undoubtedly some warm, buttery music playing off a vinyl record, filling a room covered with wood paneling and orange shag carpet. […]

Province

Government offering grants to support restorative justice

The Government of Alberta is offering eligible non-profit organizations, First Nations, and community groups $360,000 in grants to support restorative justice programs.

The program, announced Nov. 21, will provide up to $50,000 annually to organizations that practice, promote or develop restorative justice initiatives in the province. Grants are available for organizations seeking to start a restorative justice initiative as well as for groups with existing programs. […]

Local Sports

Kings melt ice in Edson

The Morinville Senior AA Kings hit the road Saturday night to face the Edson Ice and returned with an 8-6 victory for their troubles. Saturday’s win followed a 3-1 loss tot he Daysland Northstars at home Friday night. […]

Editorial & Opinion

Letter: Albertans deserve final say on floor crossings

Just under two years ago, on a cold December evening, I found myself at a small town Christmas concert in southern Alberta speaking with a despondent constituent. With tears in her eyes, she told me that she had just sent a $20 donation to the ex-leader of the Official Opposition, Danielle Smith. I know for some, it doesn’t seem like a lot of money, but I got the sense that it meant a great deal to her. It was a sacrifice for a cause and principles she believed in. […]

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Local News

RCMP offering Women in Policing career presentation

The RCMP is looking for motivated and dedicated women to join their team, and are holding a special recruiting presentation for females Nov. 29.

Though women have made significant contributions as RCMP officers since 1974, currently only 21.5 per cent of RCMP police officers are women. The RCMP say they are committed to increasing the number of female officers to 30 per cent to better represent communities across the country. […]

Local News

Paul Riopel gives impassioned speech encouraging Council to save Perras Place

One of Morinville’s older residences slated for demolition has received a passionate plea from one of Morinville’s most notable families requesting that Council preserves the structure as a historic site. Paul Riopel, representing the Perras family, made a presentation to Council at their regular Committee of the Whole meeting with hopes of saving the more than 100-year-old Perras Place. Most of Riopel’s speech shared the history and impact of the Perras pioneering family, focusing on Joseph H. Perras and his daughter, the recently departed Raymonde Riopel (nee Parras). […]

Business

Champion remains committed to Morinville, president says

Frank Burdzy, The President and CEO of Champion Petfoods, one of Morinville’s largest employers, gave a detailed presentation to Council during their monthly Committee of the Whole meeting Nov. 16, sharing the recent successes and challenges his rapidly expanding pet food company has been facing. […]

Arts & Culture

The Week in photos

Above: The Snowflakes & Stars Christmas Market was held at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Saturday. More than 50 vendors […]

Local Sports

Jets take down St. Albert for second time this month

The Morinville Jets earned their second home-ice win over the visiting St. Albert Merchants this month. After defeating the Merchants 8-1 early in November, the Jets squeaked out a 6-5 overtime win at the Ray McDonald Sports Center Saturday night to bring their record to 11-4-4 and a first-place tie with Beverly, who are one game behind the Jets. […]