Columns
National Column: The western notion of Putin as evil genius
Why is Vladimir Putin’s Russia seen as uniquely evil?
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Month: December 2017
Columns
National Column: Kimmel goes for political jugular
Democratic strategists should kidnap Jimmy Kimmel, lock him in a research lab and do extensive testing on his mind, personality and powers of persuasion.
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Local News
Morinville RCMP Investigate a number of Break and Enters in Sturgeon County
Morinville, AB – On November 30, 2017 Morinville RCMP responded to four break and enters that occurred overnight in the Northpoint Subdivision […]
Arts & Culture
MCHS presents James and the Giant Peach [video]
MCHS school Production of James and the Giant Peach takes place December 6th, 7th and 8th at 7PM at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. […]
Legal
Police make arrest for stolen property and warrants
Morinville RCMP responded to a complaint of a mischief in progress in Lega […]
Business
Business Profile: RS Yard and Lawn Services [video]
The Home-based business of the year, sponsored by Morinville Shell, was presented to RS Yard and Lawn Maintenance Ltd. The Sturgeon County-based enterprise specializes in lawn and yard care as well as snow removal. […]
Business
Business Profile: ATB Financial [video]
Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Morinville Physical Therapy, was presented to ATB Financial in Morinville. ATB representative Alicia Sero said people often assume the bank is for transactions only; […]
Local News
Water, Sewer and Waste going up for 2018
First reading was passed at the Nov. 28 Regular Meeting of Council for an increase in rates for water, sewer and waste, effective January 2018.
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Local News
Perras Park proposal moves forward
A report on the proposal for a park development at the former Perras Place location was brought forward by Community and Protective Services Director David Schaefer for Council direction at the Regular Meeting of Council held Nov. 28. […]
Local News
Morinville Sports Shorts
The Morinville Senior AA Kings were on the road Friday night in Whitecourt and returned with two points for their 3-2 shootout victory over the Wild.
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Business
Talk of the Town
Morinville resident Midnalia MacDonald had a message for Santa on Saturday at the 22nd Annual Legal & District Chamber of Commerce Craft N’ Trade Fair held at the Community Center Saturday.
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Arts & Culture
Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week, this month and beyond
Public Notices Click the ad to download PDF Events and Activities Library Corner Wednesday, Dec. 6- Friday, Dec. 8 James […]
Columns
National Column: Canada can play diplomacy role in North Korean crisis
Believe it or not, Canada can play a useful role in the North Korean crisis. Ottawa’s decision to co-host, with the U.S., an international summit on the issue next year is not overreach. Done correctly, it could point to a way out of the impasse caused by Pyongyang’s determination to acquire nuclear weapons. […]
Business
Business Profile: Mountain Meadows Food Processing [video]
Medium Business of the Year, sponsored by Total RV Servicing, was presented to Sturgeon County-based Mountain Meadows Food Processing, the manufacturer of No Nuts golden pea butter, an award-winning peanut butter substitute spread sold across Canada. […]
Business
Business profile: Eco-Flex [video]
Large Business of the year, sponsored by Pleasant Homes, was presented to Sturgeon County-based Eco-Flex Rubber Solutions, a company who turns recycled tires into rubber mats ranging from small home use mats to rig mats used in the oil and gas industry.
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Business
Alberta entrepreneur confidence up a point
November Business Barometer survey results from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) show a one-point uptick in Alberta’s small business optimism to 56.2; however, nationally Alberta’s position sits 3.1 points behind the national average of 59.3.
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