Province
Alberta casinos hosting TournEvent of Champions
Between now and late September Albertans will be able to compete for a chance to attend a million dollar event in Las Vegas. […]
Month: March 2017
Columns
National Column: A shoddy swipe at Quebec can prove costly
It was shoddy journalism, not a debatable take on Quebec society, that cost former Ottawa Citizen editor Andrew Potter his “dream job” as head of McGill university’s prestigious Institute for the Study of Canada this week.
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Arts & Culture
Record Revival: Vinyl is alive and well in Morinville
As you walk through the front door of Smith Music, expect to be greeted by a whirl of activity and sound. If you haven’t been there in a while, you’ll likely notice the place has changed, a lot.
What was once a singular, large open room is now a building split up into three unique identities. There’s a new massage therapy business there. And, of course, there’s Smith Music with its immense stage and new (not to mention, impressive) recording studio. […]
Local News
Talk of the Town
Above and below: Local photographer and regular Morinville News contributor Donald Boutilier took these great shots of some old buildings […]
Local News
New federal drone regulations affecting responsible hobbyists
Canada’s Federal Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, imposed new rules that will affect recreational drone pilots in Canada. The new regulations, which came into effect immediately when announced two weeks ago, put strict limitations on people using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) near airports, buildings, and people.
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Columns
National Column: Right, not fast, is the principle
Bill Morneau works in a building named after Jim Flaherty. No pressure there. The very walls seem to ask why Morneau, a political rookie whose adult life before politics was spent in some fairly cushy corporate precincts, can’t seem to display the offhand charm and crusty wit of his late Conservative predecessor.
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Local Sports
Morinville Sports Shorts
Congratulations go out to the Sturgeon Mustangs Novice 4 who won the NDL1 championship tonight.
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Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Novice 4 win NDL1 Championship
The Sturgeon Mustangs Novice 4 won the NDL1 championship tonight. After being behind 3-1, we came back to win 4-3 in overtime. Game-winning goal from Luke Nonay. Other goals scored by Axton Achtemichuk, Marcus Fiddler and Ryan Ferrier. […]
Arts & Culture
Georges H. Primeau demonstrates their talents
Georges H. Primeau middle school kicked off spring break Thursday afternoon with the school’s annual talent show, an impressive display of a variety of talent, including singing, dancing, martial arts, art, and theatre skills. […]
Province
Government twinning bridge into Fort Saskatchewan
The Government of Alberta announced Thursday morning it plans to fully twin the Highway 15 corridor between Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan.
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Business
Champion Petfoods named one of Alberta’s Top Employers
Champion Petfoods have been named one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers of 2017; the second year Champion has been recognized as a top employer in the province.
Alberta’s Top Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes Alberta-based employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. […]
Local News
Local grandmothers group not fooling anyone
The Morinville Grandmothers Group HATS- Hands Across The Sea are not trying to fool anyone by choosing April Fools’ Day as the date for their next big event.
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Columns
National Column: Treading water as the level is rising
by Chantal Hebert If you subscribe to the notion that governments are meant to walk their talk at budget time, […]
Local News
Morinville Fire Department donates gear to aid Ukraine firefighters
Morinville Fire Chief Brad Boddez and Training Officer Captain Jake Anderson loaded up some of the department’s old bunker gear and helmets Mar. 22. The gear is headed out of the country as part of Firefighter Aid for Ukraine (FAU). […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Grade 1 class helps out in two ways on World Water Day
My class had an interesting day today! Here is the story:
Back on February 16th, our grade one class celebrated the 100th day of school. To honour the day they decided they wanted to do a project. As a class, t […]
Local News
Van Dijken visits Rotarians and School Division representatives
Glenn van Dijken, MLA for Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock, was the Rotary Club of Morinville’s guest speaker on Wednesday.
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