Local Sports

Local athletes continuing to train despite the closure of courts and rinks

With the snow receded and spring in the air, now is the time that athletes typically gear up for the next season of their sport. With social distancing in place, face-to-face group training is not possible now; however, it has not stopped local athletes from getting ready to play again.
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Business

It’s YOUR Business: Alternatives & Options [VIDEO]

In our second segment in the series, we talk to Thomas Kirsop of Alternatives & Options, a vape shop with locations in Morinville and St. Albert, about how they are operating to continue to serve their customers, as well as some thoughts for other businesses in the area.
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COVID-19

CTF calling on politicians at all levels to take pay cuts

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation claims that Alberta politicians are paid too well and that their compensation should be cut, with the COVID-19 crisis being “a perfect time” to do so.
That’s according to a recently released commentary from the non-profit organization, which wants lower taxes and reduced government spending.
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COVID-19

Alberta COVID-19 recoveries rise to 1250 as total cases hit 2908

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Alberta as the province continues what it calls aggressive testing for the illness. Alberta tested 3718 Albertans in the past 24 hours and 105,317 tests have been done to date. COVID-19 cases increased by 406 on Saturday and Sunday, and Monday saw another 105, bringing the provincial total to 2908. […]

Columns

Column: Volunteers Matter

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. […]

Editorial & Opinion

Editorial: Let’s all cheer for Canada’s volunteers!

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. […]