Business

Business confidence down across the country for second straight month

Looking forward to the next 12 months is not a picture of confidence for Canadian businesses, according to a new member survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Confidence dropped 5.4 points to 47.5, the second indicator drop in as many months. […]

Crime & Police

Morinville RCMP responding to serious motor vehicle collision

 Morinville RCMP is responding to a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 28 near Township Road 572 in Sturgeon County. While emergency crews respond, police will redirect traffic. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.

A release with additional details is anticipated. […]

Local News

PSA: Morinville Fire Department moves to fire restriction

As of 4:30 p.m. today, Morinville Fire Department is implementing a fire restriction due to ongoing dry conditions. Residents are urged to be cautious and comply with safe fire practices as the likelihood of grass fires and wildfires increases. […]

Province

Alberta banning electronic voting machines and allowing political parties in Edmonton and Calgary’s municipal elections

The Government of Alberta will allow political parties on a pilot basis in the next Edmonton and Calgary municipal elections and plan to ban electronic voting machines and tabulation throughout the province.  […]

Arts & Culture

MCHS Coffee House entertains

photos by Stephen Dafoe Morinville Community High School (MCHS) held its annual Coffee House evening Wednesday night. Despite coinciding with […]