Local News
Next Council may be issued standardized laptops instead of choosing their own
by Colin Smith Council members will be provided with Town-owned standard electronic devices at the beginning of their term if […]
Month: May 2021
Crime & Police
National Police Federation advocates for keeping RCMP in Alberta
Alberta should stay the course with policing by the RCMP in rural areas and smaller municipalities rather than forming its own provincial police force. That was the message Morinville Town Council heard at its Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday. […]
COVID-19
Area students set to return to classrooms next week
With the exception of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the province’s students will return to their classrooms as planned on May 25, and the government says the two-week shift move to at-home learning gave the education system time to address operational challenges from the rise of COVID-19 cases. […]
Local News
Our Morinville: The Week In Photos
Here are some of the photos we and local photographers captured over the past week. […]
People
Alberta Blue Cross launches MoreGoodDays program to support youth mental health
With students potentially returning to classroom learning soon after another three weeks of online learning, Alberta Blue Cross reminds parents to keep their children’s mental health top of mind. […]
Province
Credit downgrade signals Alberta government needs to fix debt problem, CTF says
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) says the province’s credit downgrade from an A+ t an A by bond rating agency S&P Global is a sign it’s time for the province to find savings. […]
Local News
Police investigating fatal rollover near Morinville that took life of 16-year-old girl
On May 17, 2021, at 5:01 p.m., Morinville RCMP received a 911 call of a single-vehicle rollover on Range Road 261 near Highway 633 in Sturgeon County. […]
Crime & Police
Alberta RCMP focused on impaired drivers over long weekend
Alberta RCMP are expecting current public health restrictions to result in less traffic on Alberta’s roadways over the Victoria Day long weekend. However, it will not slow them down in looking for impaired drivers over the weekend. […]
Local News
Heritage Place Lodge looking for help for their Puppy Parade
With Seniors’ Week coming up June 7 to 13, Heritage Place Lodge is looking to put some extra smiles on seniors’ faces with a Puppy Parade. The Puppy Parade takes place Monday, June 7th at 1:30 p.m. […]
COVID-19
Province adds interactive vaccine map to COVID-19 dashboard
Albertans curious about vaccine uptake in their area can take a daily look to see the status as they do with COVID-19 cases and recoveries. The new online map breaks down vaccine coverage by local geographic area… […]
Crime & Police
Redwater man charged with first-degree murder
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit’s investigation into the May 8, 2021, death of Anna Ermakova (49) of Redwater has resulted in an arrest and charge. […]
Local News
Morinville Councillors angered by $640,000 in unanticipated project costs
Unanticipated costs of $640,000 for Town of Morinville construction projects will require the reworking of the 2021 Capital Budget and raised the ire of some members of Council. […]
Local News
Closed session standing items no more, as Morinville Council approves procedural bylaw
The amended Procedure Bylaw, which sets out the rules governing Town Council proceedings, was adopted at its regular meeting Tuesday, May 11. […]
Local News
Morinville Council Briefs
Community grants, construction debris, fishing, volunteer appreciation, and a fire services agreement were among the topics at the May 11 Council meeting. […]
Business
Residents and businesses looking at 1% tax increase, after 4-3 split vote
Morinville property tax rates are set to increase by 1% this year as called for in the 2021 Budget, following a 4-3 split-vote decision by Town Council. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Opinion: Trudeau is sticking future generations with his spending bill
“Canadian babies born on federal budget day 2021 had more than $28,000 of debt the moment they opened their eyes. That’s each Canadian’s share of the federal government’s $1-trillion debt. And it’s going up.” […]