January 2020 – Page 4 – Morinville News

Sanitary trunk line to be repaired by spring

Jan 20, 2020 Comments Off

Council also approved the Sanitary Trunk Line Rehabilitation – 101 Avenue project at a cost of up to $275,000. […]

Council approves street lights from East Boundary Road to rec centre

Jan 20, 2020 29

Council has approved the installation of streetlights along Highway 642 from East Boundary Road to the Morinville Leisure Centre at a revised cost of $160,000.
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Scoreless week for the Jets

Jan 20, 2020 4

The Morinville Jets were shut out in both games this past week. The Junior B club lost 5-0 to the Red Wings on the road Wednesday night and 12-0 to the visiting Edmonton Royals on Sunday night. […]

Midget AA Sting one for two over the weekend

Jan 20, 2020 Comments Off

The Sturgeon Midget AA Sting took to the road for two games over the weekend and returned with a win and a loss. […]

Morinville Kings finish the season in first place

Jan 19, 2020 1

Saturday night’s 4-2 home-ice loss to Red Deer did not make a difference for the Morinville Kings, who were assured a first-place finish heading into the game.
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Two adults charged with drug trafficking

Jan 17, 2020 2

Two adult males alleged to be operating a delivery service for illicit and controlled substances within the surrounding area were arrested and charged following a drug trafficking investigation by the St. Albert RCMP Drug Unit. […]

Town consolidating multiple bylaws into one Community Standards Bylaw

Jan 17, 2020 Comments Off

Morinville is a step closer to having a new set of guidelines for public behaviour with first reading of a proposed Community Standards Bylaw by Town Council on January 14.
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RCMP issue Bitcoin warning posters

Jan 16, 2020 1

The Alberta RCMP is launching a poster campaign to help prevent fraud, particularly victims making Bitcoin payments to scammers. The warning posters will be placed in rural locations.
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Town receives update on Highway 642 repair

Jan 16, 2020 23

Could there be a light at the end of the tunnel in the saga of Highway 642? Alberta Transportation will be replacing the failed chip seal coating on the highway with new asphalt pavement in 2020, according to a letter from Minister Ric McIver. […]

Morinville is doing away with the Municipal Planning Commission

Jan 16, 2020 2

At its January 14 regular meeting, Town Council opted to eliminate the Municipal Planning Commission, created in 2009 to consider discretionary-use development applications and major variances. […]

What’s Cooking: Ingredient swap: strategies for liveable weight loss

Jan 15, 2020 1

(NC) When it comes to achieving weight loss and healthy eating goals, many people mistakenly assume that restrictions are the key to success. While a restrictive diet can lead to rapid weight loss, it’s very hard to maintain. For long-term success, adopting liveable, healthy habits is key. […]