Obituaries
Obituary: Madeleine Marie Louise Van Brabant (nee Cornelis)
Surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Madeleine Van Brabant of Morinville, formerly of Riviere Qui Barre, passed away at the age of 85 years. […]
Year: 2024
Obituaries
Obituary Notice: William “Bill” Mikaluk
Bill passed away peacefully with his wife and family
surrounding him with love. […]
Local News
Morinville Council Delays $10M Infrastructure Building Project by Two Years After Divisive Vote
Replacement of the Town of Morinville’s Meunier Building or Infrastructure Services Building has been deferred for two years after a […]
Morinville News
Alberta RCMP offer safety tips for all ghouls and ghosts this Halloween
It’s October, and we all know what that brings: changing leaves, everything pumpkin spice, and, of course, Halloween. […]
Business
Local Businesses Honoured at Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony
Aproximately 200 local business owners and their guests attended the Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce Awards on Saturday, Oct. […]
Morinville News
Morinville Jets’ Winning Streak Snapped in 6-3 Loss to Icemen
The Morinville Jets’ impressive five-game winning streak came to an end Sunday night as the team fell 6-3 to the Wetaskiwin Icemen in front of a hometown crowd. […]
Local News
Morinville Kings Overpowered by Stony Plain Eagles in 13-2 Defeat
In their second game of the season, the Morinville Kings fell 13-2 to the Stony Plain Eagles, a team that recently moved from the Chinook AAA Hockey League. […]
Local News
Sturgeon Junior Spirits Advance to Division Championship After 34-0 Semifinal Shutout
By Sturgeon Spirits Head Coach Chad Hill In the inaugural season of junior football, the Sturgeon Spirits will be playing […]
Local News
Jets Shut Out Red Wings for Fifth Straight Win
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff The Morinville Jets extended their winning streak to five games with a commanding 6-0 victory over the […]
Local News
Our Morinville: The Week in Photos
Here are some shots captured by our and your cameras over the past week. […]
Morinville News
Morinville Council Briefs
Council approved third reading of the Coeur de Morinville Non- residential Tax Incentive Bylaw at its regular meeting Tuesday.
The bylaw provides an incentive for new commercial and mixed-use development or redevelopment along 100 Street and 100 Avenue. […]
Business
Nearly Half of Canadian Small Businesses Hit by Crime This Year
A new Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) report indicates that 45 per cent of Canadian businesses say they have been affected by crime over the past year, nearly double the 24 per cent who reported the same in 2023. […]
Crime & Police
RCMP Morinville Detachment Encourages Everyone to Stay Safe This Halloween
As Halloween approaches, the Morinville RCMP urges everyone to take extra precautions while out trick-or-treating to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: A Step Backward for Local Elections in Alberta
Alberta’s UCP government announced changes to the Municipal Government and Elections Act last week, which it says will “enhance transparency” in local elections. Promoting accountability is always commendable, but there are concerns with the changes, particularly for smaller municipalities like Morinville. […]
Business
CFIB Urges Alberta Government to Address Rising Costs for Small Businesses Ahead of Legislature’s Return
As the Alberta Legislature prepares to reconvene on Oct. 28, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has called on the provincial government to address the rising costs and ongoing affordability challenges straining small businesses across the province. […]
Local News
Council Trims 2025 Budget Draft, Plans Further Debate on Key Initiatives
By Colin Smith Discussion of the draft 2025 budget at the Oct. 15 Council meeting will result in the deletion […]