Volunteers are the heartbeat of any community, and they all make a difference. This year National Volunteer Week (NVW) runs from 19-25 April, and the theme is: “It’s Time To Applaud Canada’s volunteers!” marking a celebration of the commitment, dedication and selflessness of volunteerism. […]
I hope you are doing well during this unusual time. Thank you for keeping the community updated, as I have stopped following most other news outlets these days. […]
This pandemic is rough on everyone. Societally, financially, and emotionally for us all, and physically for those who become ill. […]
Some people who have closed their business due to the virus may never reopen. Fortunately, we are a nation of entrepreneurs.
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National Volunteer Week runs Apr. 19 to 25 this year with the theme “Let’s all cheer for Canada’s volunteers!”, a theme that not only recognizes the impact of volunteers and how they lift communities like Morinville but also our current inability to actually shake a volunteer’s hand. […]
Alberta tested 3831 Albertans in the past 24 hours, 239 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total cases to date to 2397. Of those tested over the previous day, 6.2% tested positive. Nearly 70% of the province’s total cases to date are in the Calgary Zone. […]
The Town of Morinville Library Board says it has been forced to make the difficult decision to temporarily lay off 54 per cent of the library’s employees effective April 17 due to COVID-19. The decision affects seven of the Library’s 13 staff. […]
Both Premier Jason Kenney and NDP Opposition Environment Critic Marlin Schmidt expressed their appreciation for the federal government’s energy stimulus package announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday morning.
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Sturgeon County says it is reducing services and seasonal staff in response to the impact COVID-19 is having on operations. The decision followed a closed session of County Council Apr. 14 where Council looked at short and longer-term scenarios. Sturgeon County says the service and staffing adjustments will result in a $4.2 million expense reduction. […]
The Town of Morinville is looking to sell the former site of Perras Place.
At its regular meeting Tuesday Council directed the Administration to negotiate a sale agreement for the municipally-owned land at 10113 – 100 Avenue at market value.
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Morinville’s new affordable housing complex will be named after former mayor and lifelong resident Paul Krauskopf. […]
A Legal couple is planning the 2nd Annual Collin’s Carventure in partnership with the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event, taking place Saturday, May 9th, is described by organizers as a scavenger hunt thrill ride with nearly twenty stops and challenges around St.Albert and Edmonton. […]
The Government of Alberta says it is working with federal government and industry and worker representatives, to implement a plan to respond to confirmed cases of COVID-19 in food processing plants that will protect workers, while ensuring limited impact to Alberta’s essential food supply during this pandemic. […]
Alberta tested 2779 Albertans in the past 24 hours, 162 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total cases to date to 2158. Of those tested over the previous day, 5.8% tested positive. That number is higher than the 2% that was consistent through the early days of testing; however, testing has expanded to all Albertans with symptoms. […]
I still have not heard anything about cancellation of Canada Day festivals We have rightfully decided to not risk the crowds, travel, and expense of the Olympics.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new measures Thursday that the federal government says would support Canadian businesses so they can keep their doors open and their employees on the job. […]
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