Local News
Public Notice: Outdoor Multi-Sport Facility & Splash Park construction beginning soon
Morinville will be moving ahead with the construction of two major projects at the Ray McDonald Sports Center Grounds. […]
Year: 2021
Local News
Our Morinville: The Week in Photos
Here are some of what our and other photographer’s lenses captured this week. […]
COVID-19
UCP extends timeline for COVID-19 transition, provide back to school information
Originally planned to be removed for Aug, 16. the UCP says close monitoring of COVID-19 over the past two weeks and looking at info from other jurisdictions have prompted them to keep some measures in place until Sept. 27. […]
Business
CFIB launches Stay Open petition as businesses concerned about more lockdowns this fall
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says 81 per cent of Alberta business owners are concerned more lockdowns could affect their businesses this fall. […]
Crime & Police
RCMP looking for suspect accused of taking photos under women’s skirts
On June 23, 2021, St. Albert RCMP began an investigation when RCMP was notified that a male had attended the London Drugs in St. Albert the day prior and was taking either photos or video with his cell phone, underneath women’s skirts. […]
Local News
Province launches new online affordable housing tool as 24,000 households on waiting list
The Government of Alberta says its new online tool will “make it easier and faster for Albertans to find affordable housing that meets their personal needs and budget.” […]
Business
Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce receives federal shop local funds
The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce will receive $27,000 of federal shop local funding—funding that will expand the chamber’s ongoing efforts to encourage patronage of the community businesses. […]
Province
Referendum to be held alongside municipal elections
Albertan’s heading to the polls on Oct. 18 to elect mayors, reeves and councillors will also have to referendum items to vote on. Elections Alberta has received the Orders in Council to conduct a Referendum Vote in conjunction with the 2021 Alberta Municipal Elections and the Alberta Senate Election on October 18, 2021. […]
Morinville News
Fire Restriction lifted for Morinville
As of yesterday evening (August 9) the Morinville Fire Department has lifted the fire restriction for the Town of Morinville. […]
Crime & Police
UPDATED: Police identify three killed in late night collision near Morinville
As a result of the collision, all occupants of the SUV were deceased on the scene. The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured. EMS and local fire departments attended and assisted at the scene. […]
Local Sports
Morinville Youth Basketball in need of coaches
The Morinville Youth Basketball Association (MYBA) is struggling to fill their volunteer coaching positions. This situation could lead them to have to turn away dozens of athletes of all age groups. […]
Crime & Police
August educational traffic safety focus is on new drivers
Each month RCMP and their partners have a particular educational focus as part of the Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar. August’s focus is on new drivers. […]
Crime & Police
St. Albert RCMP Investigate sexual assault
On July 24, 2021, a female attended the St. Albert RCMP detachment, reporting that she was sexually assaulted by her Massage Therapist during an appointment. An investigation was conducted by the St. Albert RCMP resulting in … […]
Regional News
Sturgeon County trail receives funding from feds Trans Canada Trail program
Sturgeon County’s Woodridge Pinewood Estates trail, part of the more extensive Trans Canada Trail system that intersects Sturgeon River-Parkland, has received federal funding through the Trans Canada Trail’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). […]
Local News
Our Morinville: The Week In Photos
Here are some of the photos our and other photographers’ lenses captured this past week. […]
Business
Small business recovery extends to summer 2023, longer for hard hit sectors, CFIB says
The latest research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) indicates more than 80 per cent of Canadian small businesses have not fully recovered from the economic effects of the pandemic. […]