Columns

National Column: What is the point of NATO?

Donald Trump says too many NATO countries, including Canada, don’t pay their fair share of defence costs. The U.S. president is right about that. But the real question facing the 29-member alliance is far more fundamental. […]

Columns

The Soaring Pig: Rhubarb Simple Syrup

With summer in full swing, backyard summer cocktails are a good idea. Below is our recipe for Rhubarb Simple Syrup, which works well in a gin or vodka cocktail.
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Local News

Rotarians pass the gavel and recognize club excellence

Members of the Rotary Club of Morinville, guests, and family and friends gathered at the MCCC on Wednesday night to celebrate President Alanna Hnatiw’s year at the helm of the service club and to welcome the new President. […]

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The Soaring Pig: Rhubarb Relish

Looking for something different to do with rhubarb besides the standard strawberry/rhubarb pies and rhubarb cobbler, we started making rhubarb barbecue sauce.
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Arts & Culture

Local seniors take part in Elder Abuse Awareness video project

In 2016, Sturgeon Victim Services provided some numbers in a presentation on crime statistics. Within the report were high numbers on theft and fraud, family violence and domestic abuse. During a subsequent Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch meeting, an RCMP member reinforced the number of abuse cases in the area. […]

Arts & Culture

Government offering grant to combat racism

Alberta’s Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda unveiled details of a new Anti-Racism Community Grant Program on Tuesday. The government says the $2 million in grants will help communities combat racial discrimination, develop acceptance and promote diversity and inclusion.
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Food & Health

The Soaring Pig: Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce

Rhubarb is not popular in my home, and the same can be said for many homes. Outside strawberry/rhubarb pies and rhubarb cobbler, there is not much you can do with it.
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Columns

National Column: Nationalism is being forced on Trudeau

Like his father, Pierre, Justin Trudeau is an internationalist. Pierre Trudeau found the nationalism of his native Quebec narrow and confining. And he was never entirely comfortable with the economic nationalists in his own Liberal Party.
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Local News

Suspect sought in St. Albert indecent act incident

St. Albert RCMP are advising the public of an investigation of an indecent act which is alleged to have taken place on June 29, 2018 in the Giroux Crossing area. Investigators are asking for public assistance to identify the suspect.
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Local News

The Week in review

Morinville News made a donation to the Morinville Festival Society Thursday in the amount of $1000 from the company and on behalf of all of our writers. […]