Business
Guest Column: Losing prime farmland: Albertans are concerned
As Alberta’s cities and major towns grow, so too does their footprint on Alberta’s rural landscapes. A recent report by […]
Month: February 2018
Business
CFIB says costs of CPP hike could be 4.5 times more than government projections
New analysis from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business showing 64,000 fewer jobs by the mid-2020s has the organization urging caution that the government may have underestimated planned Canada Pension Plan (CPP) increases. […]
Local Sports
SHC Atom AA take Zone 3 and are off to provincials
Over the Family Day weekend, the Sturgeon Hockey Club (SHC) Atom AA team won Zone 3 of the Hockey Alberta Provincial Playdowns, securing a spot in the Provincial finals in Chestermere Mar. 14 to 18. […]
Arts & Culture
Library celebrating connection between books and movies
A Wrinkle in Time hits theatres this March. The 1962 young adult novel by Madeleine L’Engle is considered a classic, one that will be brought to life on the screen for those who have and have not read the book. […]
Food & Health
Food for Thought: Quick tips for fun and easy breakfasts
(NC) Most parents have sleepless nights, hectic mornings and laundry that doesn’t get folded. Cutting corners where you can means spending more time with family. But, serving quick, nutritious, home-cooked meals will improve your family’s health and your budget. […]
Columns
National Column: NDP slogans have changed, but core narrative remains same
Jagmeet Singh’s keynote speech to the NDP weekend convention was his first major opportunity to start positioning the party for a general election that is barely 20 months away.
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Columns
National Column: Singh’s momentum has evaporated
Jagmeet Singh enters his first national convention as NDP leader this weekend having yet to put a discernible stamp on the party’s parliamentary work or to make a lasting impression on most of the country’s voters. […]
Local News
Morinville RCMP looking for help in Jurassic Forest break-in
Morinville RCMP are looking for help in a three-week-old crime. On Feb. 2 at approximately 5:24 a.m. Morinville RCMP responded to a report of a break, enter and theft from Jurassic Forest Theme Park near Gibbons. […]
Local News
Morinville’s Amazing Family Race looking for a new name
The Town of Morinville has decided its annual Amazing Family Race isn’t extreme enough and have launched a contest to find a new name to fit its new look and feel.
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Arts & Culture
Morinville enjoys Family Day weekend activities
Stephen Dafoe Photos Two full days of activities were planned in Mornville Feb. 18 and 19 during the Town’s Annual […]
Arts & Culture
Morinville will start March with its French Heritage celebration
Morinville will officially recognize the contribution French Canadians have made to the province and region Mar. 1 with the Town of Morinville’s Annual Morinville French Heritage Celebration. […]
Local Sports
Jets and Red Wings series tied at one apiece
The CJHL semi-finals round between the Morinville Jets and the North Edmonton Red Wings sits tied at one game apiece after the opening weekend. […]
Columns
National Column: Anti-pipeline front fails in B.C. vote
The outcome of the first electoral engagement to take place against the backdrop of the B.C.-Alberta trade war was non-conclusive. That is not to say it was meaningless.
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Local Sports
Kings lead 2-1 in best-of-five series.
After taking down the Westlock Warriors in four games, the Morinville Senior AA Kings entered round two playoffs last weekend against Daysland and emerged with back-to-back wins.
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Arts & Culture
Coming Up Around Town – Family Day edition
Here’s what’s coming up around town starting today. […]
Local Sports
Silver and bronze weekend for MCHS basketball teams
The MCHS Sr. Girls played in the Optimists Showdown tournament in Beaumont over the weekend, returning Saturday night with a bronze medal for their troubles.
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