Local News

New school – new design unveiled for parents

Sturgeon School Division held an Open House Nov. 8 on the new Grade 5 to 9 public school that they are building in Morinville.

The Open House at Morinville Public School included a presentation by Group 2 Architecture Interior Design architect Bill Saul. It was an opportunity to learn about the location, planning, design and community consultation. […]

Columns

National Column: At least Donald Trump frightened political elites

Donald Trump’s real accomplishment is this: He has terrified the establishment.

And maybe that’s a good thing.

Even before the votes in the U.S. presidential race were counted Tuesday night, the effects of Trump’s insurgent candidacy roiled the world. […]

Local News

Workshop helps participants better identify and prevent child sexual abuse

The University of Alberta and Little Warriors announced the results of an extensive study on Prevent It! Wednesday morning. Prevent It! is an evidence-based education program for adults about Child Sexual Abuse developed by researchers at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Little Warriors, who delivers the workshop as part of their commitment to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse. […]

Columns

National Column: Trials and tribulations of negotiating CETA

Politics is often a mix of emotion and calculation. It’s impossible to eliminate either impulse. Perhaps it’s unwise to try. Take the moment when Chrystia Freeland walked out of talks on Canada-European Union trade in Brussels on Oct. 21.
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Columns

National Column: Spying exposes weak-kneed judges

Connect the dots between Quebec’s police corps and the half-dozen or more investigative journalists who were put under surveillance over the past decade and you will find a gaggle of judges potentially derelict in their gatekeeping duties.
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Local Sports

Kings ram Rams

The Morinville Kings earned a 6-2 victory over the Rocky Rams on the road Saturday night, the Senior AA club’s first win in three outings. […]

Local Sports

Morinville Sports Shorts

The Sturgeon Sting (1-8-2) Midget AA ended their home game Saturday night tied 3-3 with the Sherwood Park Oilers (3-2-2). The Sting’s next home game is Saturday at 4 p.m. against the PAC Saints. […]

Arts & Culture

Patsy Cline tribute well attended

Singer/songwriter Lisa Brokop has been performing for more than 20 years, much of that her original material. Last weekend she brings the songs of music legend Patsy Cline to the stage of the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. More than 300 came out for the catered dinner and show, the first of the centre’s Live at the CCC adult concert series.
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Arts & Culture

The Week in Photos

Morinville Apple Fest & Craft Sale was held Nov. 5 at the Rendez-Vous Centre. Desserts, soup, sandwiches, apple delicacies, 50/50 […]

Arts & Culture

MCHS honours its achievers

Morinville Community High School (MCHS) held their 2015-2016 School Year Achievement Awards presentation at the Morinville Cultural Centre Nov. 2. A full audience of students, staff and family filled the hall. […]