Business

CFIB and IBC call on province to drop taxes on auto insurance policies

With the Alberta budget looming on the horizon, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) are taking the opportunity to call on the provincial government to cut the two taxes charged on auto insurance policies to provide more affordability for Albertans. […]

Arts & Culture

Winter Wonderland of Words: Morinville Library’s Reading Program Invites Participants to Dive into the Magic of Winter Reading

The Morinville Community Library’s Winter Reading Program is on until Feb. 28, allowing patrons to log their reading hours and potentially earn prizes. This year’s theme is All About the Wonders of Winter. […]

Local News

Coming up at Council Jan. 23

Morinville Town Council will meet for their second regular meeting this month at Town Hall at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 to discuss and debate the following items. […]

Business

CFIB Expresses Disappointment as Ottawa Ignores Pleas for CEBA Loan Extension, Puts Small Businesses at Risk

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says it is “very disappointed ” pleas to the federal government for more time for Canadian businesses to repay the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans in order to keep the forgivable portion have been ignored. […]

Food & Health

Food: Easy Honey Cookies Recipe

Honey cookies are a simple and satisfying treat that requires minimal effort and ingredients. These cookies are subtly sweet with a hint of honey flavour, making them a perfect snack for any occasion. This straightforward recipe ensures that even those with limited baking experience can whip up a batch of delicious honey cookies in no time. […]

Columns

Scammers target seniors. Here’s how to protect them

Whether they’re connecting with friends via social media, admiring photos of their grandkids or paying their bills, seniors are taking advantage of online tools to manage their lives. Unfortunately, fraudsters are increasingly targeting them for scams. Here are three ways you can help protect the seniors in your life. […]

Crime & Police

Chase results in four arrested

On January 14, 2023, shortly before 8:30 p.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP attempted a roadside stop with a reported suspicious vehicle in the Westpark area of Fort Saskatchewan.  […]