Local Sports
Morinville Kings finish the season in first place
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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Year: 2020
Crime & Police
Two adults charged with drug trafficking
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. […]
Local News
Town consolidating multiple bylaws into one Community Standards Bylaw
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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Crime & Police
RCMP issue Bitcoin warning posters
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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Local News
Town receives update on Highway 642 repair
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. […]
Local News
Morinville is doing away with the Municipal Planning Commission
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. […]
Food & Health
What’s Cooking: Ingredient swap: strategies for liveable weight loss
(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. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: What to do when you see a school bus?
The Basic License Driver’s Handbook has the following to say on school bus dangers: “The greatest danger to the safety of students on a school bus happens when motorists pass a bus while it is loading or unloading students.” […]
Business
CFIB launching Red Tape Awareness Week
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business will run its annual Red Tape Awareness Week Jan. 20 to 24. The event is the business group’s call-for-action to reduce what it sees as harmful and excessive government regulation. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Morinville resident Olds College A&W Athlete of the week
Third-year outside hitter Haiden Hurtig is a mentor for one of our younger players and always has something encouraging for that individual. […]
Province
Government begins 2020 budget consultations
The provincial government is holding two telephone town hall meetings on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28 as well as an online survey until Feb. 7 to get opinions and suggestions for the upcoming budget.
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Business
New owner at Dairy Queen loving Morinville location
Above from left: Danny Gillies, Brittany Schaefer, franchisee Joyce Lawrie, and Cameron Wallace. by Stephen Dafoe There is a new […]
Crime & Police
RCMP reminding drivers of the importance of intersection safety
Alberta RCMP are reminding drivers to maintain safe driving habits on all types of roads, including intersections, in both urban and rural areas. […]
Local News
Jets defeat Hawks
The Morinville Jets’ second game of the year was a 10-5 victory over the visiting Fort Saskatchewan Hawks (14-10-7). […]
Morinville News
Descendents looking to keep pioneer woman’s memory alive
Two women 11,000 kilometres apart have launched a new Facebook Group to preserve the memory and legacy of Sarah Rondeau after learning the Morinville pioneer woman was their great-great-grandmother. […]
Local News
Book Bites: Winter Reading Program [video]
The Library’s Winter Reading Program is on now until the end of February. Watch the video above where Public Services Librarian Alliah Krahn provides the details about the program and the prizes you can win. […]