Columns
National Column: Wynne and Notley take on the free-trade theology
As Kathleen Wynne and Rachel Notley have reminded us, trade protectionism doesn’t easily go away. It is too popular. […]
Month: February 2018
Arts & Culture
Not sure what instrument to play? No problem
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If you are a parent that wants to get your child into music but are unsure what instrument they might like, you may have less of a problem than you think.
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Local News
Coming up around town
Here’s a look at what is coming up in and around Morinville this weeka nd over the coming weeks. Click […]
Local News
Busy Friday afternoon for Morinville Fire Department
The sounds of sirens blaring from the Don Found Fire Station could be heard three times in the span of an hour early Friday afternoon as the department went to three separate calls.
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Business
Champion foundation looking to champion community champions
Innovative and creative ideas to make Morinville a better place to live are being sought by the Champion Morinville Foundation (CMF). […]
Local News
Lav III Monument program resurfaces
At Wednesday’s Rotary Club of Morinville breakfast meeting, guest speaker Jayson Wood, Lav III Project Manager, presented to the club on his hopes to have one of the military vehicles in Morinville. The decommissioned Lav III is stripped of everything but can have its tires left on. The monument is made from the hull. […]
Business
Morinville and Sturgeon County partner for broadband project
Schaun Goodeve, Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development for the Town of Morinville and Tyler Westover, Manager of Sturgeon County’s Economic Development department made an announcement at the Chamber luncheon Wednesday on a joint partnership on broadband services and requirements. […]
Province
Government says support to survivors of family violence is working
Certificates that allow survivors of family violence to end their leases early without financial penalty have helped hundreds flee violent homes, the government said Thursday.
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Arts & Culture
Library unveiling some new video promos to show libraries are more than just books
Moviegoers checking out new films at the soon-to-be-opened Landmark Cinemas in St. Albert should watch for a couple of spots from the Morinville Community Library.
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Columns
National Column: Trudeau lacks means to end Alberta-B.C. feud
In the escalating feud between Alberta and B.C. over the expansion of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is – for now – a referee without a whistle.
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Local News
Jets head to playoffs this weekend
Last night’s 7-3 loss to the St. Albert Merchants brought the Morinville Jets regular season to a close with a 24-12-2 record for 50 points, a number they now share with the North Edmonton Red Wings who face Spruce Grove Wednesday night.
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Province
Government says new standards will help build more inclusive schools
The Government of Alberta says New educational standards will support student mental health, ensure educators have the tools they need to teach about Indigenous culture and boost student success. […]
Arts & Culture
Lions seeking the next Citizen of the Year
by Morinville News Staff The Lions Club of Morinville is currently open for nominations for the 2017 Citizen of the […]
Columns
The Soaring Pig: Carrot Soufflé
Above is the video accompanying this week’s recipe. by Stephen Dafoe Carrot soufflé is something that sounds more pretentious than […]
Local News
Homeland Housing CEO settling in a month into new job
Raymond Cormie joined Homeland Housing as their new Chief Executive Officer Jan. 2. After a month on the job says he’s pretty settled into the new position and into living in Morinville.
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Province
Government introducing new hunting regulations
The Government of Alberta says it is updating the province’s hunting regulations to “specify what categories of equipment are appropriate for hunting big game.” […]