Arts & Culture
Book Bites – Kids Creativity Kits
In this segment, Morinville Community Library Public Services Librarian is here to tell you about the library’s kids creativity kits. […]
Month: January 2021
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: 2020 Adopt A Family Christmas Campaign offers their thanks
This year has not been easy. Mentally, emotionally, financially, take your pick, but yourself and everyone you know has been impacted negatively in some way by the Covid 19 pandemic. This was on our minds and hearts when our group first started to organize the 2020 Adopt A Family Christmas Campaign. How would we pull it all off when all signs pointed to the fact that this might be our biggest year of need ever? […]
Local News
MCCC Events & Cultural Coordinator Interview
Theron Hogg spoke to Morinville Community Cultural Centre (MCCC) Events and Cultural Coordinator Ryan Telfer about how shutdowns have affected the MCCC and what plans are in place for when cultural and concert events can be held again. […]
Local News
Town or City status comes to current council, but decision will fall on the next
by Colin Smith To be or not to be – a city? That is the question on the agenda for […]
National News
Revoking of Keystone XL permit a blow to Canada’s oil sector
Shortly after his inauguration as America’s 46th president, Joe Biden signed several executive orders, including revoking the Keystone XL permit. Premier Jason Kenney, who held a press conference late Wednesday afternoon, expressed his disappointment in the decision. […]
Columns
Whisky Wednesday Column: Gretzky No. 99 Maple Cask
I have not been a big fan of the Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Whisky line of products. I’ve had two and neither have been a go-to whisky for me. But I was intrigued by their Maple Cask product and decided to grab a bottle to review. I was surprised. Although there are elements of it I do not care for, overall, it is a pretty decent drink. […]
Crime & Police
Morinville RCMP charge man with robbery with a weapon and several other charges
Morinville RCMP attempted to stop the suspect vehicle when it failed to stop. With the assistance of Edmonton City Police Air 1 Aircraft, Parkland RCMP, and Mayerthorpe RCMP, the suspect vehicle was located in a rural area of Lac Ste Anne County. […]
Local News
Town of Morinville reorganization sees five staff gone, including two senior positions
Five Town of Morinville Administration staff have been dismissed as a result of organizational changes announced last week. Chief Administrative Officer Stephane Labonne stated Tuesday that positions affected by the reorganization are Director of Corporate Services, Engineering and Facilities Manager, Human Resources Coordinator and two Administrative Assistants. […]
Arts & Culture
Book Bites: Between The Covers Book Club
In this edition of Book Bites, Morinville Community Library Public Services Librarian Alliah Krahn talks about the library’s Between the Covers Book Club and the many great selections available each month. […]
Columns
Column: Introducing Theron Hogg, Your Resident Voice Actor and Dungeon Master.
I’m a student of NAIT’s Radio & Television program in my 4th semester and I’m excited to be starting my practicum with the Morinville Online / MorinvilleNews.com. Through Morinville News, I’m hoping to harness and expand my skills to properly portray every aspect of the stories that shape our town. […]
Business
City Ford donation will allow Morinville Lions to support many initiatives
A Ford F150 backed up to Technical Automotives in Morinville’s industrial park on Monday, loaded with new winter coats and hoodies. City Ford made the approximate $40,000 donation to the Morinville Lions Club, who will use the clothing for several initiatives. […]
Morinville News
Council updates Acceptable Use of Technology Policy
Last reviewed in 2014, the policy establishes standards and guidelines for employees, volunteers, contractors or Council members using Town-supplied technology. […]
Local News
Town to add unpaid utility bills to tax bill after 120 days
The Town has updated its policy for collecting on unpaid utility accounts. […]
Notices and PSAs
Notice to Creditors and Claimants – McPherson
If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by February 18, 2021 with Brian McPherson at 9452 – 216 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 1M9 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have. […]
Local News
Council approves amendments to Morinville’s Election Bylaw
At its January 12 regular meeting Town Council passed amendments to Morinville’s Election Bylaw to that will come into effect for the vote scheduled for October 18, 2021. […]
Crime & Police
Microsoft scam robs St. Albert resident of $49,000
St. Albert RCMP are warning the public about a fraud scam that saw a local citizen loose over $49,000. The St. Albert resident received a phone call from an individual stating they were from Microsoft. The individual proceed to explain that their computer had been hacked and all their banking information had been compromised. […]