Columns
National Column: Girl Scouts USA are spot on about hugs
by Emma Teitel If you Googled “Girl Scouts USA” recently, you may be under the impression that the youth organization […]
Month: November 2017
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Higher Grounds needs you
Did you know that Morinville has its very own non-profit coffee shop? Staffed by volunteers, all profits and tips from […]
Arts & Culture
Library believes Indigenous education will lead to greater understanding
The Morinville Community Library will start 2018 by hosting a variety of educational experiences to support reconciliation efforts. […]
Columns
National Column: Trump’s ideas on autos are not so ridiculous
When it comes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, much of what Donald Trump says makes sense.
I know it’s unpopular in Canada to say this. Trump is usually portrayed here as a dangerous loon, whose protectionist views risk throwing the world back into recession – or worse.
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Business
Province releases lower dental fee guide
by Morinville News Staff The government says a new fee guide will give Albertans an additional tool to help save […]
Business
Town ready to fill the bus for the food bank again
The Town of Morinville Community Bus will be making the rounds to local businesses on Thursday and setting up at Chris & Tracy’s No Frills and Morinville Sobeys on Friday.
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Province
Grants for restorative justice programs available
The Government of Alberta says it is supporting programs that allow offenders to repair the harm they have caused to victims and communities by putting $252,000 in funding on the table for programs. […]
Arts & Culture
Morinville’s Annual Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival on this weekend
The Town of Morinville is inviting residents and non residents to join them for the community’s annual Christmas celebration of family, community and the holiday season. Morinville’s Lite Up the Nite Festival runs November 24 to 26. […]
Local News
The Week in Photos
Above: Another great shot by Donald Boutilier. Helping a cause The Santa Store Auction raised $12170 this year for the […]
Province
Government says school nutrition program has been effective
The Government of Alberta is crediting its school nutrition program for giving 5,000 students more energy and the ability to be better able to focus in class. […]
Columns
National Column: School’s response to controversial lecture a disservice to students
If the biggest problem facing transgender people in Canada is the inaccuracy of the pronoun used to refer to them, you could say we have made great strides in understanding gender fluidity. […]
Columns
National Column: Vet’s case underscores weak animal cruelty laws
How far have we come in protecting animals? Based on money spent in the pet industry, you might be forgiven for thinking we have come a long way.
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Business
Jandel Homes helping Marvelous Moms again this year
Jandel Homes’ Meadows of Morinville community hosted a Fill a House Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction Monday night in aid of the Morinville Marvelous Moms’ Adopt-a-Family Program.
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National News
Notley and Kenney pleased with Nebraska Keystone XL decision
Premier Rachel Notley and United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney are applauding a decision by Nebraska state officials to approve TransCanada’s $10-billion Keystone XL pipeline Monday.
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Columns
National Column: Long road to recovery for Indigenous sacred objects
There’s a story Paul Williams likes to share, though he’d rather not say when it’s from or who it’s about. Most of the things involved we can never show you either – they’re sacred objects, and meant only for very specific eyes. By Williams’ own request, we can’t even tell you where they are. […]
Columns
National Column: UN peacekeeping retreat unfair but politically wise
It began two years ago with Justin Trudeau’s bold campaign promise to restore the great Canadian tradition of United Nations peacekeeping. […]