Local News
Town looking at 1.5% residential tax increase at first reading of 2021 budget
Residential taxes in Morinville would go up by 1.5% in 2021 if the Town’s proposed Operating Budget were approved as is. […]
Year: 2020
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: Masks are valuable, but they’re only one part of the equation
The Town of Morinville reported late Sunday night that two staff members had tested positive for COVID-19. Four Winds School, […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: New Live Air Quality Data Interactive Map Launched
Fort Air Partnership (FAP) has just launched a new Live Air Quality Data site. It features an interactive map that enables users to access hourly measurements in near real time from any of the local Airshed’s 10 continuous ambient air monitoring stations, as well as monthly results from its 16 passive monitors.
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Business
Santa Store Auction looking for donations ahead of 23rd annual event
The 23rd Annual Santa Store Auction in support of the Midstream Support Society is Nov. 21 at Coach’s Corner in Morinville, and organizers are looking for auction items for the fundraising event.
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Local News
School sports cancelled until after Christmas
Four area school divisions released a joint press release Wednesday morning, announcing the cancellation of school sports. […]
Local Sports
Morinville Jets ready to start a scaled-down season in a familiar place
The Morinville Jets will kick off a 14-game Capital Junior Hockey League season on the road Friday night against the Beaumont Chiefs and return home Sunday at 7:30 p.m. to face them again.
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Local News
Commissionaires Dedicate building to veteran, colleague, and Morinville resident Don Murphy
Morinville resident, WWII veteran and longtime commissionaire Don Murphy, who passed away June 3, 2020, was honoured Monday at Commissionaires Northern Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Division headquarters in Edmonton. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Shopper disturbed by lack of mask bylaw
I find it very disturbing that Mornville has voted no to masks during this pandemic. […]
Local News
Roseridge looking for input on site changes
Have some ideas about how the Roseridge Waste Management Facility can be improved? Now is the time to make your views known. […]
Local News
Mandatory social gathering limits measure for Edmonton and Calgary after 1440 case weekend
New mandated measures for Edmonton and Calgary were put in place Monday after a weekend of increased COVID-19 cases and increased strain on hospitals. The weekend saw another 1440 cases in Alberta with 364 Friday, 572 Saturday, and 504 Sunday. Currently, there are 118 in hospital and 16 in intensive care. The weekend saw another seven deaths. […]
Province
Alberta hospital support staff workers walk off the job in wildcat strike
The Alberta government’s plans to save $600 million annually by outsourcing AHS laundry, housekeeping, food preparation, and laboratory work led to picket lines on Monday.
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Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Aspen House holding virtual Halloween Contest
Aspen House is hosting a Virtual Halloween Costume Contest. We are trying to make Halloween exciting for our clients despite the restrictions we’ve faced this year. […]
Local News
Father’s House hosting Trunk or Treat event on Friday
The Father’s House Church n Sturgeon County is hosting a free community event Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parents are invited to bring their children dressed up in their Halloween costumes to collect candy, play games, and paint some pumpkins. All activities and games will be outside in the church’s parking lot. […]
Local News
Book Bites: Good Night, Sleep Tight Story Time Halloween Edition
The library will be expanding its Sunday night Good Night, Sleep Tight Story Time all through the week leading up to Halloween. The Halloween edition will run every night on the library’s Facebook page. Here is Public Services Librarian Alliah Krahn with the details.
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Local News
Town of Morinville employees test positive for COVID-19
Today, Chief Administrative Officer, Stephane Labonne has confirmed that the Town of Morinville has had two employees test positive for COVID-19.
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Province
Alberta re-privatizing driver exams for Classes 4-6
The Government of Alberta announced Thursday Class 4, 5, and 6 driver exams would be privatized, a move the UCP says will provide quicker access to road tests. Starting Dec. 1, Albertans can book road tests with local registry agents, who will contract directly with driver examiners. […]