November 2018 – Morinville News

Letter: Sturgeon Refinery updates community on progress

Nov 30, 2018 1

Focus Remains on Completing Safe Start Up at Sturgeon Refinery Diesel production from synthetic crude oil continues at the Sturgeon […]

Library participating in I Love First Peoples 2018 Friendship Box campaign

Nov 30, 2018 Comments Off

For the next two weeks, the Morinville Community Library will be a registered drop-off point for the I Love First Peoples 2018 Friendship Box campaign.
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CFIB says Alberta business confidence subdued in November.

Nov 30, 2018 Comments Off

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the current state of business health in Alberta is “dismal” compared to all other provinces
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Busy night for local craft makers of all ages

Nov 29, 2018 Comments Off

Matthew Bazylewski works on his Gingerbread house Wednesday night. photos by Lucie Roy A Gingerbread House Making event was held […]

Morinville Council Briefs

Nov 29, 2018 4

Following a letter from Alberta Transportation indicating the chip seal project on Highway 642 (100 Avenue) was not performing as anticipated, Mayor Barry Turner passed the chair to Deputy Mayor Rebecca Balanko to make a motion to have Administration work with him to have […]

Waste rate bylaw includes some recycling changes

Nov 29, 2018 28

All glass jars, non-refundable bottles, and other glass containers are now to be placed in the waste cart. Glass is among a number of former recyclables that are no longer recyclable with the passing of third reading of the Town of Morinville’s Waste Management Rate Bylaw.
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2019 utility rates pass third reading

Nov 29, 2018 9

A new $5 levy on Morinville householders to pay for stormwater services is now a reality after Town Council gave third reading to 2019 utility rates at its regular meeting on Tuesday. New rates will go into effect Jan. 1. […]

Women’s shelters support increasing numbers facing risk of being murdered by partner.

Nov 27, 2018 1

The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters announced their stats on Tuesday, highlighting that women entering shelters are facing increasing risk of being murdered by an intimate partner. […]

Government launching trade challenge to support Alberta brewers

Nov 27, 2018 Comments Off

The Government of Alberta is taking the Ontario government to task under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement over what it says are unfair liquor policies that prevent Alberta manufacturers from accessing the Ontario market. […]

Three Christmas Markets on this weekend

Nov 27, 2018 Comments Off

While you are out looking for holiday gift items at Morinville Businesses and taking part in the Morinville News / Chamber of Commerce Find the Ornament Contest, you will also have the chance to check out three markets happening Saturday. […]

Jen-Col Construction to build Morinville’s St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy

Nov 27, 2018 21

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools (GSACS) announced Monday that Alberta Infrastructure and Acheson-based Jen-Col Construction, who was the successful bidder and General Contractor on the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy project, held a kick-off meeting to review the plans and timelines for the build. […]