Our Morinville
Our Morinville: The Week in Photos
Here is a recap of this week’s news and event sin photos. Alexander Powwow Alexander First Nation held its annual […]
Month: August 2024
Local News
Morinville Grapples with New Provincial Limits on Traffic Enforcement
During the August 27 Morinville Town Council meeting, an update was provided on the future of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) in the town. The Government of Alberta recently announced changes to ATE regulations that will significantly impact current operations in Morinville, where ATE has been in place since 2009 to, as administration says, manage traffic speeds and enhance road safety. […]
Local News
New Traffic Light for Grandin Avenue Delayed Until November Completion
After years of requests and lobbying, a new traffic light is set to be installed at Grandin Avenue in Morinville. The project, which involves a 60-40 cost split between the Government of Alberta and the Town of Morinville, was originally planned to be completed over the summer, in time for students returning to school. However, Morinville Town Council learned at their Aug. 27 regular meeting that the completion date has been pushed to November. […]
Local News
Morinville RCMP Reports Decrease in Crime Rates and Active Community Engagement
by MorinvilleNews.com Staff The Morinville RCMP Detachment, which provides 24-hour policing services to several municipalities and communities, including Alexander First […]
Arts & Culture
Morinville Curling Club Brings Oktoberfest to the Community Once Again
Above: A Tirolerhut (Tyrolean hat) and a pint of beer, two well-known symbols of Oktoberfest, sit on a bar top. […]
Morinville News
Letter: Local War Amps Champ makes a splash
Eleven-year-old Avery MacAdam is a right-leg amputee, but this isn’t stopping him from taking part in the activities he loves, […]
Columns
Column: Even CBC’s friends are mad about big bonuses
This even weirder than the Masters of the Universe cartoon episode where the hero He-Man teamed up with the villain Skeletor to save Christmas. […]
Local News
Alberta RCMP offer back to school safety tips
After a long summer, drivers need to be extra careful in school zones and around buses as children head back to school. […]
Morinville News
Scrap Happy Quilters: Spreading Warmth and Community Through Hand-Made Quilts
Above: From left: Scrap Happy Quilters Irene Eyo, Annette Guerette, and Bonnie Hartmann pose on the steps of the Morinville […]
Local News
Coming up at Town Council
Morinville Town Council will resume regular meetings after the summer break on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m. Below is an overview of what is on the Aug. 27 agenda. […]
Local Sports
Sturgeon Football Kicks Off Season with Dominant Pre-Season Victory
by MorinvilleNews.com Staff Sturgeon Composite High School Football , who opened their training camp on Aug. 15, kicked off their […]
Arts & Culture
Alexander holds Traditional Powow
Alexander First Nation held its annual Traditional Powwow from Friday, Aug. 23 to Sunday, Aug. 25, with five grand entries over the two-and-a-half day event. One of the largest in recent years, the event drew singers, drummers, dancers, and spectators from throughout the province and beyond. […]
Local News
Morinville’s Youth Shine at Rock the Rails Event
Morinville youth assembled at the Bob Foster Extreme Sport Park on Friday, Aug. 23, for the annual Rock the Rails event, sponsored by Linda Getzlaf RE/MAX Real Estate. […]
Morinville News
A protein-packed, budget-friendly burger recipe
(NC) Blending finely chopped mushrooms and lean ground beef gives burgers an incredible texture and flavour. Budget-friendly mushrooms also help stretch your grocery dollars further. […]
Crime & Police
Morinville RCMP Arrest Break and Enter Suspect
Morinville RCMP have arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for a break-and-enter into a building in the hamlet of Carbondale in Sturgeon County. Shortly before noon on Wednesday, August 21, members from Morinville Detachment responded to a complaint of a break and enter in progress. […]
Morinville News
Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill the New Commander of Alberta RCMP
Alberta RCMp held a Change of Command Ceremony on Wednesday afternoon as Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill assumed command of the Alberta RCMP from Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki. […]