Local News
Morinville Town Council Passes 2024 Budget with 5.21% Tax Increase After Amendments
Morinville Town Council has approved a 2024 budget that is expected to result in a 5.21% tax increase for Morinville homeowners. […]
Month: December 2023
Food & Health
2-in-1 holiday dinner: Easy to make and anti-inflammatory
Want a simple, tasty recipe? Look no further than this protein-packed, flaxseed-crusted salmon. Flaxseeds and salmon are two of the most nutrient-dense foods out there. […]
Sturgeon County
County approves budget with 2.13% increase
At its Dec. 12 meeting, Sturgeon County Council approved its 2024 budget and set a 2.13 per cent municipal tax rate increase. County homeowners with a property valued at $500,000 can expect to pay another $3.41 per month for a total of $41 more next year. Business owners with a business property valued at $1 million will pay $229, or $19.08 per month, more in municipal taxes. […]
Crime & Police
Morinville RCMP and Medical Examiner’s Office investigate motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 37
On Dec. 12, 2023, at 6:40 p.m., Morinville RCMP responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and a single motor vehicle on Highway 37 near Range Road 270 in Sturgeon County. […]
Regional News
Sturgeon County to withdraw from Edmonton Global
Sturgeon County is leaving the regional economic development group Edmonton Global, whose mandate is attracting global investment to the region. […]
Local News
Community Profile: Midstream Support Society, 30 years of giving
At the Dec. 6 Morinville and District Chamber Luncheon, attendees heard from several local non-profits, including the Midstream Support Society. […]
Crime & Police
Alberta RCMP encourages public to report aggressive or dangerous driving
With more than 500 reports of dangerous driving this year, Alberta RCMP are reminding motorists that road rage incidents can have life-altering consequences. […]
Crime & Police
RCMP warn public of ‘Emergency Scam’ in the area
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are advising the public that there has been an increase in the number of “Emergency Scams” reported to the Detachment this month. These scams are referred to as Emergency Scams, or sometimes “Grandparent” or “Grandchild” scams. […]
Local News
Morinville Jets take back-to-back big wins over the weekend
In their sixth and seventh consecutive wins, the Morinville Junior B Jets outscored their opponents by a factor of 10-to-one. On Friday, the Jets defeated the Spruce Grove Regals 10-1 on the road and repeated that score and outcome at home against the visiting Leduc Co-Op Riggers. […]
Local News
Kings suffer another loss at home
The Morinville Senior AA Kings took another home-ice hit on Saturday night, falling 8-1 to the visiting Devon Barons. […]
Local News
Town holding a “Name Our Snowplows” contest
As winter approaches, Morinville’s Infrastructure Services team is looking for help to give their two snowplows some personality! Morinville has launched a “Name our Morinville Snowplows” contest, giving community members the opportunity to showcase their creativity and winter spirit. […]
Morinville News
Our Morinville: The Week in Photos
Below are some shots captured by our lenses and your lenses this past week. […]
Arts & Culture
Morinville Community High School Delivers Standout Matilda Show
Opening night of Morinville Community High School’s production of Matilda concluded on Wednesday night, as the school’s productions often do, with a well-deserved standing ovation. […]
Crime & Police
Alberta RCMP offers crime prevention tips to avoid getting “Grinched” this holiday season
As mail delivery ramps up for the holiday season, ensure it’s a December to remember for all the right reasons. Mail theft is often a crime of opportunity and happens most in the month of December. […]
Business
Nearly half of all businesses now struggling with low sales says CFIB report
Small business confidence hit a lowpoint of 45.6 per cent in the November Business Barometer report put out by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Although numbers below 50 have occurred in the past few months, it has not been the case since the 2008/2009 and 2020 recessions. […]
Crime & Police
Alberta RCMP reminds everyone to enjoy the holiday season safely
Alberta RCMP were performing check stops over the weekend, taking part in National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day on Saturday, Dec. 2. With the holiday season in full swing, RCMP anticipates Albertans spending lots of time celebrating with family and friends. As such, they will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. […]