National News

Conservatives critical of CFTA position on alcohol

Conservative Interprovincial Trade Critic MP John Barlow has tabled Bill C-351, An Act to amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act and the Excise Act, 2001 (importation). Bill C-351 is in response to the Government of Canada’s Interprovincial Trade Deal announced last week.
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Columns

National Column: Pot promise put to the test

If he wants to avoid spending the 2019 campaign walking on the shards of yet another broken signature promise, Justin Trudeau has little choice but to make good on his promise to legalize marijuana in time for the next election. […]

Local News

MGA changes have mixed reviews

The government says the Act to Strengthen Municipal Government proposes practical changes to help municipalities build stronger and more sustainable communities for Alberta families.

The MGA is Alberta’s second-largest piece of legislation. The government is proposing changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) they say reflect the input received from municipalities, community organizations, Indigenous groups, school boards, small businesses, industry and the public. This data was collected since the government released a discussion guide last November. […]

Columns

National Affairs Column: What to make of Trump’s airstrike against Syria

In the cold light of day, here are seven observations on the U.S. missile attack against Syria.

First, it was illegal. Russian President Vladimir Putin makes that point and in this instance he is correct. Short of invoking the right of self-defence, it is a breach of international law to attack a state unless that attack is authorized by the United Nations Security Council. […]

Province

Bridge to Teacher Certification Program expanding to help industry professionals

The government announced Monday that the Bridge to Teacher Certification program is expanding and will offer industry professionals more opportunities to bring their skills to the classroom.

This program allows certified professionals to teach career and technology studies in high schools while working to get their teacher certification.
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Local News

Talk of the Town

Above and below: Donald Boutillier sent us these wonderful shots of spring on the Sturgeon River. The Meadows of Morinville […]

Local Sports

Morinville Sports Shorts

The Georges H. Primeau Coyotes brought home the Provincial Champion banner after a tight win at in Athabasca. They competed against five other teams and preformed their strongest routine this season. Congratulations to both the athletes and coaches! […]

Business

New trade agreement a better deal for Albertans, government says

The province says the new Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), signed Friday by federal, provincial and territorial trade ministers, will give Alberta businesses, investors, and workers increased access to Canada-wide markets, including government tenders in other provinces and territorities.
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Business

Two opportunities to find eggs this week

Morinville is offering two opportunities to find eggs in the lead up to Easter. One will be conducted for children, the other for older egg hunters.

Sobeys Morinville owners Shaun and Susie and Shaun Thompson and their staff will be hiding 10 eggs for seven days, starting Sunday. The eggs numbered 1 to 10 have a corresponding Easter dinner prize. Shoppers finding the egg only have to take it to customer service to claim their free item. […]

Morinville News

A soldier does not come home

Private Leo Thibault of Cardiff did not survive to see the taking of Vimy Ridge. His last battle was fought at the Somme. The Battle of the Somme raged for four months and ended Nov. 18, 1916. […]