Local News
Morinville’s Charpentier taking to the bodybuilding stage for breast cancer awareness
Morinville resident and bodybuilder Tammy Charpentier will take to the stage again this June to support two friends battling breast cancer. […]
Month: March 2024
Arts & Culture
MCHS is bringing two one-act plays and a special bonus to the stage
Above: From left: MCHS student actors Avery Pelletier, Casper McClain, and Bri Farough rehearse a scene from Where the Sky […]
Business
More than 200,000 Canadian small businesses took on new debt to repay their CEBA loan, CFIB says
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has learned that 200,000 small businesses (or 23%) were forced to take on new debt to refinance their CEBA loans to retain access to the forgivable portion. […]
Morinville News
Alberta RCMP warns the public against mass marketing and phone scams
Alberta RCMP are once again sharing resources in support of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association’s (ACCPA) Fraud Prevention Month campaign. […]
National News
Delaying election one week will cost millions in pensions, CTF
Federal MPs are eligible for a pension after six years of service. Those first elected in the 2019 election are eligible on Oct. 21, 2025, a day after the next scheduled election. Those reelected would receive a pension; however, those who lose their seats would not. […]
Morinville News
Edmonton Stamp Show 2024: Celebrating 150 Years of UPU
The 2024 Spring National Stamp Show hosted by the Edmonton Stamp Club was held in Edmonton on the weekend. […]
Local News
Coming Up At Council Tuesday Mar. 26
Morinville Town Council will meet at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, and the agenda will include various items. […]
Local News
Our morinville: The Week in Photos
Here are some shots taken in and around Morinville over the past week. […]
Food & Health
Flavourful Delights: Pulled Pork Zucchini Boats
In the realm of culinary creativity, there’s an art to crafting dishes that tantalize the taste buds while also maintaining […]
Business
Three in four small businesses most concerned about costs of doing business, CFIB survey shows
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to use laser focus with respect to the costs of doing business ahead of the budget on Apr. 16. […]
Columns
SENIORS: Is it time to retire our concept of retirement?
With high inflation and cost of living increases taking a bite out of personal savings, many Canadians are reconsidering what their retirement may look like. […]
Crime & Police
Alberta RCMP shares resources to protect the public against investment scams
Alberta RCMP continues to take part in the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association’s (ACCPA) Fraud Prevention Month campaign, offering weekly tips to educate Albertans on the many ways that fraudulent activity impacts their communities. […]
Arts & Culture
Loose threads running book bag fundraiser
Loose Threads, a group of ladies with a mutual passion for sewing and quilting, are hosting a fundraiser to help continue the work they do in the community. […]
Local News
Council gets update on Morinville’s Strategic Progress
The Lite Up The Night Christmas Festival and adoption of the 2024-2026 Operating Budget and the 2024-2033 Long-Term Capital Plan were among the highlights of the last three months for Morinville. […]
Local News
Alberta Government Proposes $50 Million Investment in Wastewater Treatment Expansion
The Alberta government has proposed an investment of $50 million over three years in the expansion of wastewater treatment facilities in the Edmonton area. This initiative aims to enhance water resource management, support industrial development, and accommodate population growth in the region, including Morinville, Bon Accord, gibbons and Sturgeon County. […]
Columns
The latest threat to your vehicle – and what you can do about it
(NC) Vehicle theft rates are increasing year over year. Thieves often ship stolen vehicles overseas for resale or strip and dismantle them for valuable parts and materials. But the latest fate for stolen vehicles is something called “re-vinning.” […]