Local News
Talk of the Town
The Reuse it or “Loose” it event took place at the ball diamonds on Saturday. The volunteer-run initiative allows people […]
Month: September 2017
Local News
McDougall enters Morinville Council Race
In a last minute decision, Morinville resident Neil McDougall decided to include his name on the ballot for the upcoming municipal election. “I found out as late as [the Saturday before Nomination Day] that only six people were likely going to run for the six [councillor] positions that were available,” he explained. “…I think the people of Morinville deserve to have a choice, rather than simply having Council established by acclamation…Though there’s not a lot to choose from, at least now people will still get to have a bit of a choice.”
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Local News
Boutestein hoping for third straight term on Morinville’s Council
Coun. Nicole Boutestein’s name will appear on the ballot during Morinville’s next municipal election; she said running again was an easy decision to make. “Quite a while ago, I think even at the beginning of this year, I decided I would run again…The Town is in such a huge transition period right now, and I don’t want to lose any of the momentum we have going,” she noted. […]
Local News
Notre Dame students learn about protecting animals
A packed gymnasium of students offered up oohs, awws, and laughter Wednesday afternoon during an educational performance by the Earth Rangers, an organization that has more than 175,000 young members across Canada. […]
Schools and youth
International Peace Day an opportunity to learn about Truth and Reconciliation
The sign at the entrance to Morinville Public School was surrounded with love and loving messages Wednesday morning, part of an opportunity for students to celebrate International Peace Day and learn about the importance of Truth and Reconciliation.
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Local News
GSACRD nominates Rotary Clubs of Morinville & St Albert for award by
Greater St Albert Catholic Schools have nominated the St. Albert and Morinville Rotary Clubs for an award.
The Alberta School Boards Association places a call for nominations annually for various awards that the organization offers. […]
Columns
National Column: Are Tories fighting a losing battle on taxes?
As promised, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer brought the battle against the Liberals’ fiscal reform plan to Parliament Hill this week. […]
Province
Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities receives appointees
Fourteen members have either been appointed or reappointed to the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, a council that advises government from a disability perspective on how to ensure programs, services, and communication tools are inclusive and accessible for those with varying abilities.
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Columns
National Column: Why Charlie Angus might make the perfect NDP leader
Thomas Walkom Toronto Star Charlie Angus is labouring under a burden. At 54, the man who would be New Democratic […]
Local News
Library inviting public to speed date with candidates
The Town of Morinville Public Library Board has announced it is hosting a special event on Oct. 3 for all candidates running in the Morinville municipal election. This event takes place in the Program Room at the Morinville Public Library, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is open to all members of the public. […]
Columns
National Column: Singh has the edge to get out the vote
Of the four candidates vying for the NDP leadership, the numbers suggest that only one can hope to win on the first ballot.
Jagmeet Singh’s campaign has claimed credit for enrolling 47,000 of the 124,000 members eligible to vote for the next leader. […]
Obituaries
Obituary Notice: Beaupre, Lucien
It is with saddened hearts we say goodbye to Lucien Beaupre of Morinville. He passed away Sunday morning September 17, 2017 at the age of 72. […]
Local News
Multiple candidates in all areas of Sturgeon County
Each Division of Sturgeon County as well as the mayor’s seat will be contested according to the names put forth on Nomination Day on Monday. The results are considered unofficial until noon on Tuesday. […]
Columns
National Column: The political necessity of Morneau’s tax reform plan
Justin Trudeau’s agenda has stalled. On issues ranging from peacekeeping to climate change, the prime minister’s Liberal government is treading water. It needs to show it can get more done.
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Columns
National Column: Two big issues to keep an eye on as Parliament returns next week
When it comes to two of the big policy battles that loom as the fall sitting of Parliament gets underway next week, prudence dictates that a journalist keeps his or her powder dry. […]
Local News
Races throughout the region except for school boards
by Morinville News Staff Candidates had until 12 noon on Monday to file their nomination papers to be candidates in […]