Local News
Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation receives cheque from fundraiser
The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) officially received a cheque for $7446 from Dairy Queen Morinville owners Marc and Michelle Cardinal Mar. 18.
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Month: March 2018
Business
Letter: Morinville Chamber’s next business mixer Wednesday night
Drop By RV City Sales Office this Wednesday Evening – March 21st 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm 8704 100 Street here in Morinville. […]
Columns
Food for Thought Column: Could Salmonella be lurking in your chicken fingers?
(NC) Sometimes, when in a hurry to prepare a meal for the kids we may forget some basic safety prep. But recent investigations have linked frozen raw breaded chicken products to Salmonella outbreaks. That’s why it’s important to handle this food safely. […]
Business
Morinville Youth Basketball shows their appreciation
A special basketball was presented to Champion Petfoods last week by youth basketball players in appreciation for ongoing financial support for the Morinville Youth Basketball Association (MYBA) program. […]
Local News
St. Albert RCMP investigate theft of firearms in residential break and enter
On March 18th, 2018, at approximately 3:20 AM, the St. Albert RCMP responded to a break and enter at a residence in Grandin area. The suspect(s) stole 6 unrestricted long guns that were located inside the residence. […]
Columns
National Column: Singh’s nuanced position on Sikh violence didn’t work
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the question of whether violence should ever be used to effect political change is a complex one. He’s right, of course. But his nuanced position may not be enough to satisfy the voters. […]
Arts & Culture
Town of Morinville and Morinville Legion holding Easter events
Both the Town of Morinville and the Morinville Legion Branch 176 are holding Easter events for local families Mar. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Arts & Culture
Morinville the setting for an upcoming film
If you’ve always wanted to be in the movies, your opportunity may come along soon.
Later this year shooting of a feature film will begin in Morinville and participation of local residents young and old will be needed. […]
Columns
National Column: Lessons of Jagmeet Singh’s week from self-inflicted hell
One of the first tasks of an opposition leader is to avoid providing a diversion from a government in trouble.
Over the past week, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has failed rather spectacularly at that basic task. […]
Arts & Culture
The Week in Photos
Mixed Bonspiel A mixed tournament took place this past weekend at the curling club. The Hair Massacure held a fundraiser […]
Local Sports
MCHS Sr. Boys and Girls hit provincials
It was a sixth- and tenth-place finish for the MCHS Sr. Girls and Boys respectively over the weekend after three days of battling their way through provincials. […]
Local News
Coming Up Around Town
Here’s what is coming up around town this week and beyond. […]
Arts & Culture
Missoula Children’s Theatre gives local students the chance to act
Above and below: Beauty Lou and the Country Beast was a hit Saturday.About 250 came out to the cultural centre […]
Columns
National Column: No evidence president behind assassination
Did Vladimir Putin order the nerve agent attack in Britain that seriously injured three? Perhaps he did. […]
Province
Kenney calls for carbon levy referendum
United Conservative Leader (UCP) Jason Kenney introduced Private Member’s Bill 202: The Alberta Taxpayer Protection Amendment Act Thursday. The bill would require any increase to the NDP’s carbon tax to put to directly to voters. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: NDP action on rural crime lacks basic understanding of reality on the ground
Last week, Alberta’s NDP Justice Minister announced $10 million to fight rural crime. Our Official Opposition is glad to finally see some action on this file, after repeatedly raising the issue over the past two years. […]