Business

Coal Creek development goes ahead

Morinville residents may see more industrial development in town following approval of a new Area Structure Plan. Council has unanimously approved a new Area Structure Plan that would allow the creation of a commercial and business industrial development. The new development, called Coal Creek, would focus on “light industrial activities” according to the ASP. […]

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Government looking to strengthen Alberta’s consumer protection laws

The Government is following changes to door-to-door sales and pay day loan regulations by reaching out to Albertans through an online survey and open houses this fall on a variety of consumer topics, including contract-related issues, including warranties and cancellation rights, as well as shopping-related concerns including transparency in pricing and reward points. […]

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Chamber changing it up for awards and gala night

Planning what the Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce is calling “the biggest gala ever” is no small task. The Chamber’s 70th-anniversary gala and awards night take place Oct. 26, and the business organization is looking for help to make it all happen. […]

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Passing the bucks – big bucks

Bumper to Bumper/ Home Hardware presented a cheque for just shy of $6000 to the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Wednesday. The money raised came from registration fees for the vehicles, the hot dog stand (donated by Spiker Equipment) and t-shirt sales. Additional monies were generated from a 50/50 and birdhouse sales. […]

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Patio season gets fewer rules

New government policy that includes fewer restrictions on how patios are built will now make it easier for licensed venues to offer the type of patio experience customers want.
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