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Our Morinville: The Week in Photos
Here are some of the shots we took over the past week as well as some sent in by readers. […]
Month: February 2024
Business
Long-term small business confidence reaches highest point in months, despite borrowing an demand pressures – CFIB
Confidence in the state of business over the next 12 months saw a 6.1 per cent increase to 54.9 per cent among Canadian small business owners in February. […]
Local News
Morinville Jets semi-finals series starts Sunday
After defeating the Beverly Warriors in three straight, the Morinville Jets advance to the West Division semi-final series this weekend. The best-of-five series will see the Jets take on longtime CJHL West Division rivals, the St. Albert Merchants. […]
Arts & Culture
Editorial: Celebrating Rendez-vous de la Francophonie
Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is an annual cultural event commemorating International Francophonie Day (March 20), which celebrates the French language and its diverse expressions across Canada. […]
Local News
Morinville Proposes Community-Led Oversight on Council Compensation
A plan to give the community more say on how Morinville’s mayor and town councillors are paid is moving ahead. Creation of a committee to review remuneration received by the members of council was approved at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27. […]
Province
Province implementing strict new rules on renewable energy
by MorinvilleNews.com Staff A seven-month pause on renewable energy projects will lift on Feb. 29 as Alberta rolls out strict […]
Business
CFIB concerned about effects on small businesses of limiting foreign labour
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is warning that abrupt changes to the international student visas and work permits for accompanying spouses by the federal government could hurt small businesses already struggling with staffing challenges. […]
Local News
Morinville DQ Blizzard Day to help provide safety for survivors of domestic abuse
On Thursday, Feb. 29, Morinville Dairy Queen Grill and Chill will play host to a special event aimed at supporting survivors of domestic violence. The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) Blizzard Day will see all proceeds from Blizzards and gift certificates for Blizzards sold on Leap Day go towards aiding survivors at Jessie’s House and Eileen’s Place. […]
Food & Health
Homemade Pasta: A Delicious Journey from Scratch
There’s something undeniably satisfying about crafting your own pasta from scratch. The process transforms simple ingredients into silky ribbons of […]
Local News
Home Ice Advantage: Morinville Curling Team Gears Up for the Alberta Masters Championship
Above: From left: Jack Olson, Gary Kearns, Doug MacArthur, Keith Franklin, and Guy Meunier are set to compete in the […]
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: If you are going to stand up for bullying, do it when the pink shirt comes off, too
Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day, a day when students, teachers, and parents will don pink shirts to take a stand against bullying. However, once the children are dropped off amidst the sea of pink, many parents will likely forget the significance behind the colour and its message. […]
Province
Province adds $5 million to school nutrition funding for 2023-2024 school year
The Government of Alberta says the one-time $5-million grant aims to expand the reach of existing initiatives, ensuring more students have access to nutritious meals and snacks throughout the school year. […]
Local News
Coming Up At Council
Morinville Town Council will meet for its second regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, Feb. 27. at 4:30 p.m. Below is a summary of items for discussion and debate. […]
Local News
Morinville Jets sweep quarter-finals series
A 6-1 win over the Beverly Warriors on home ice Sunday night gave the Morinville Jets their third consecutive win in a best-of-five quarter-finals series, advancing them to the next round. […]
Regional News
Westlock votes to ban pride crosswalk and non-governmental flags
The federal, provincial and municipal flags are the only ones that will now fly above town hall in Westlock, and crosswalks will be painted the traditional white after residents voted 663-639 in favour of a proposed Crosswalk and Flagpole Bylaw. […]
Local News
Our Morinville: The Week in Photos
Here are some of what our lenses captured this past week. […]