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Editorial: What War on Christmas?

Nov 29, 2020 1

Today we changed the cover on our Morinville Online Facebook page to one that says Merry Christmas. […]

Letter: Adopt-a-Family Christmas program underway

Nov 27, 2020 Comments Off

Dear Editor and Residents of Morinville, Here at Adopt A Family, we’ve been busy behind the scenes, planning for an […]

Editorial: How the King Cancelled Christmas

Nov 26, 2020 Comments Off

One day the King asked his Royal Advisor what he should do about an illness plaguing the land. The Royal Advisor, who was also a doctor and a scientist, gave the King a long list of things he could do and should do. […]

Editorial: Masks are valuable, but they’re only one part of the equation

Oct 29, 2020 1

The Town of Morinville reported late Sunday night that two staff members had tested positive for COVID-19. Four Winds School, […]

Editorial: A thank you to our fire department

Oct 6, 2020 1

If an SUV collides with a deer on a highway outside Morinville, they are there to get the collision victims […]

Editorial: Alberta RCMP remind citizens to lock up their %$#@

Jun 3, 2020 1

In a perfect world, people could leave their vehicles unlocked with wallets in the console, cameras on the seat, and a sign on the windshield saying “VEHICLE UNLOCKED.”
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Opinion: NDP and CTF right to criticize UCP wage subsidy application

May 29, 2020 2

The Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation (CTF) may be an organization that some of us roll our eyes at from time to time with their many calls for accountability and low taxes. Still, they’re often correct, and their thoughts about the UCP taking the federal wage subsidy is entirely right.
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Editorial: After 10 years, our time nears its end

Apr 28, 2020 6

We’ll come straight to the point of this editorial. The end of the line is nearing for MorinvilleNews.com and our other two websites. […]

Guest Editorial: Now is the time for bold ideas and action

Apr 22, 2020 1

Alberta has experienced its share of turmoil throughout its nearly 115 years as a province. From floods to wildfires to perpetual commodity boom and bust cycles to global financial crises, we’ve weathered it all and come out the other side stronger. Each time we face adversity, we come together, support our neighbours, and roll up our sleeves to do what it takes to weather the storm. […]

Editorial: Did we put essential workers on a pedestal only to knock them off again?

Apr 20, 2020 2

This pandemic is rough on everyone. Societally, financially, and emotionally for us all, and physically for those who become ill. […]

Editorial: Let’s all cheer for Canada’s volunteers!

Apr 19, 2020 Comments Off

National Volunteer Week runs Apr. 19 to 25 this year with the theme “Let’s all cheer for Canada’s volunteers!”, a theme that not only recognizes the impact of volunteers and how they lift communities like Morinville but also our current inability to actually shake a volunteer’s hand. […]

Editorial: Remembering the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Apr 9, 2020 Comments Off

Today we remember the thousands of Canadians who fought and gave their lives n the Battle of Vimy Ridge. […]

Editorial: Here’s one way to help our local business community

Apr 5, 2020 2

There is no doubt the current crisis is affecting all Albertans, including our local business community. Apart from essential businesses that sell products we all need, many companies are closed to traffic and trying to stay afloat with curb service and delivery. […]

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