Morinville News
Our Morinville: The Week in Photos
Here are some of the photos our and your lenses captured over the past week. […]
Month: April 2023
Arts & Culture
Book Bites: Library Beanstack Challenges
Join Jess as she talks about the Beanstack reading challenges available to you for the month. […]
Business
CFIB survey indicates small business plan to increase wages 3.3% on average
Small businesses in Canada are planning to increase wages by an average of 3.3% over the next year, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer. The increase in wages comes amid high inflation rates and a tight job market. […]
Crime & Police
Alberta Chief Firearms Officer issues statement on firearms program
Alberta Chief Firearms Officer Teri Bryant has spoken out against the federal government’s plans to implement a firearms confiscation program. […]
Local News
Alberta Government Confirms Funding for Hwy 642 Intersection Improvements
At the April 25, 2023, Regular Meeting of Council, Mayor Simon Boersma shared that he received a letter just prior to the meeting confirming that the Alberta Government has committed funds for intersection improvements. […]
Food & Health
5 tasty meals to make with 5 base ingredients
You don’t need a lot of ingredients to eat different meals. With a few household staples and a little imagination, you can make several recipes from the same foods. […]
Business
Morinville Farmers’ Market starts next weekend
The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers’ Market is gearing up for another season of fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delicious food. The Market will begin on May 7th and run until October 1st, every Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. on 104 Street by the Morinville Rendez-Vous Centre. […]
Arts & Culture
Four MCHS Indigenous artists are taking part in ACACA art show.
This Mother’s Day weekend will see artists from all over displaying their art at Pembina Place in Redwater. […]
Notices and PSAs
Sturgeon County fire restriction starts April 26 at 9 a.m.
Due to the increased risk of fire, Sturgeon County and the towns of Bon Accord, Legal and Redwater are under a fire restriction starting Wednesday, April 26 at 9 a.m. […]
Arts & Culture
Movement Dance Studio brings more medals back to Morinville
by Morinville Online Staff Morinville’s Movement Dance Studio has reason to cheer after four days of competition at the Dance […]
Local News
Morinville Fish and Game Association hosts another successful Brag Night [photos]
Stephen Dafoe photos The Morinville Fish and Game Association held its 28th annual Brag Night, packing the Morinville Leisure Centre […]
Crime & Police
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP pursue multiple charges in response to catalytic converter thefts
On April 15, 2023, just before 4:00 a.m. Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a suspicious vehicle and persons report. On arrival in the downtown area of Fort Saskatchewan, police located and stopped the suspected vehicle. […]
Local Sports
Every Kid Can Play program to receive $8 million in funding
The Government of Alberta is investing $8 million into the Every Kid Can Play program, aimed at making sport, physical activity, and recreation more accessible to children and youth throughout the province. […]
Business
Small Business Owners Work 8-Day Workweek to Cover Labour Shortages, Reports CFIB
Small business owners in Canada are working an average of 54 hours a week, the equivalent of an eight-day workweek for most salaried workers, according to a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). […]
Local News
MTR Toy Ride returns to the road in June
It has been almost six years since Morinville business owner and motorcycle enthusiast Marty Robillard passed away at 54, but the fundraising motorcycle ride he helped get on the road continues again this year in his memory. […]
Local News
Sturgeon Composite holding a walkathon and show and shine
Sturgeon Composite High School is gearing up for its annual fundraising event, Sturgeon Strides, to support the Morinville Food Bank. This year’s theme, “Feed the spirit…Fuel the sole…” is about raising community funds and spirits. […]