Local News
Tick season is back; University of Alberta expert advises on what you need to know
Send researcher your ticks Armed with a freezer full of ticks, UAlberta PhD candidate Janet Sperling is doing a detailed […]
Month: May 2017
Local News
Former Morinville residents rescuing dogs in St. Lucia
After living in the community for 20 years, Morinville residents and local realtors Don Summers and Doris Jolicoeur left town two years ago for the warmth of St. Lucia and their new property Tapion House. But it is the warmth generated by caring for stray dogs and finding them new homes in Canada that is keeping the couple busy since moving. […]
Arts & Culture
Bison and Bluegrass mix over the festival weekend
Canadian Fiddle Legend Alfie Myhre and Fiddle Champion son Byron Myhre are two of the musicians hitting the stage at Smith Music during Festival Weekend for Bison and Bluegrass, the latest in the Champion Regional Series of food and music events. […]
Province
Sturgeon County among recipients of STIP funding for RQB
Sturgeon County is one of 50 Alberta communities benefiting from the province’s Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). […]
Local News
Opioid emergency response to be guided by new commission
The province says it has established a dedicated emergency commission to help ramp up Alberta’s ability to respond to the opioid crisis.
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Province launches $1 million bursaries for math teachers
The province has launched a $1-million bursary program to help teachers strengthen their knowledge, skill, and confidence in teaching mathematics.
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Morinville ready to Rock the Rails
The finish line for this year’s Amazing Race is the Bob Foster Extreme Sport Park, but the race will end just as another is ready to roll. […]
Columns
Finding Bernier a role may not be easy
One of Andrew Scheer’s first and most delicate assignments as Conservative leader will be to find a proper place in his team for runner-up Maxime Bernier. That may be easier said than done.
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Local News
Town kicking off summer with Amazing Race
June 3rd marks the official kickoff to summer for community services with the annual Amazing Race event.
Town of Morinville employee Tyler Edworthy said June marks Parks Month, the Longest Day of Play, and International Trail Day. […]
Local News
Locals among recipients of Sovereign’s Medal
Forty-four Alberta community leaders have received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers in recognition of the time, compassion and commitment they have shared with a wide range of community organizations. […]
Columns
National Column: Tories get leader but not big tent party needs
Connect the dots that lead to Andrew Scheer’s narrow Conservative leadership victory and what you have is a triumph of retail politics over big ideas. […]
Local News
Dafoe motion to record votes of council passes unanimously
Following a brief discussion, Council has unanimously decided to move ahead on recording votes made by councillors in the minutes of future meetings. This vote came following a notice of motion given by Councillor Dafoe at council’s last meeting to record votes by way of reporting the votes for those who were in the minority of a decision. […]
Local News
Residents invited to arena groundbreaking event
Morinville is close to beginning work in earnest on their new arena after years of consultations, committee meetings and design planning. June 28th marks the official date of construction beginning on the new centre, and the Town will be holding a public event for the public and media to attend outlining information about the project. […]
Local News
School mentorship program receives nearly $10K in funds
On Wednesday morning two cheque presentations were made at the Morinville Rotary Breakfast meeting.
The cheques were presented by Sturgeon County Mayor Tom Flynn and Town of Morinville Mayor Lisa Holmes.
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Town puts forward up to $300,000 for regional development corporation
Morinville Council has approved up to an investment of $300,000 over three years into a new regional economic development corporation with other municipalities in the capital region. The initiative puts Morinville in a three-year contract to provide up to $50,000 in the first year, $100,000 in the second, and $150,000 in the third. The new corporation will be set up and directly owned by the municipalities that approve the new program. […]
Local Sports
Sabretooths take silver and looking for bronze
The Morinville Orijen Sabretooths took to the court this weekend to play in two important series – spring league playoffs and the Blackcat tournament in Leduc.
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