Local News

Canoe trip leads to greater understanding for local lawyer

Morinville lawyer Andrew Lawson recently returned from a two-week canoe trip. But unlike many Albertans who hopped in a canoe while camping this summer, Lawson’s journey was one of geographical distance as well as one with miles travelled in creating building blocks for Truth and Reconciliation. […]

Local News

Week in photos…so far

Donald Boutilier took these great shots of Canada’s Snowbirds during the air show over the weekend. Greg Boutestein captured this […]

Columns

National Column: Trudeau can thank Trump for his popularity

Every other year – going back to Jean Chretien’s first mandate – I’ve tried to spend the last week of my summer vacation on Quebec’s Magdalen Islands, using part of the time to catch a glimpse of what makes some of the voters behind the polling numbers tick.
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Food & Health

Feds, provinces, and territories moving towards collective approach to mental health

Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Health have agreed to a Common Statement of Principles (CSP) on Shared Health Priorities. The Principles will focuses on improving Canadians’ access to mental health and addiction services, as well as to home and community care. […]

Columns

Food for thought column: Start the day strong with these grab-and-go breakfasts

(NC) Missed alarms, stubborn teenagers and spilt milk are just some of the reasons you and your kids might be missing a healthy breakfast. But building a menu of a few grab-and-go breakfast ideas can help you never miss it again. Here, Brittany Thomas, a registered dietitian at Loblaws, shares her favourite ready-to-eat breakfasts that will give your family a great start to the day. […]

Local News

Public school growth warrants new school zone

The Town of Morinville announced Thursday morning that effective with the first day of school, 100 Street between 101 Avenue and 105 Avenue would be designated a school zone. The Town says before the start of school, necessary signage will be posted to allow for motorists to observe this change. […]

Province

Dane Lloyd looking to succeed Ambrose in Sturgeon River-Parkland

Dane Lloyd announced his candidacy for the Conservative nomination in the Sturgeon River-Parkland riding Monday and was in Morinville Wednesday morning to speak to local Rotarians.

The seat Lloyd and others will be vying for is that of Rona Ambrose, who stepped down in July. […]