News about Morinville
by Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – A retired 68-year-old former army officer who ran in the 2012 by-election is taking another crack at a seat on the Morinville Town Council… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – If Sunshine Lake resident Cliff Haryett has his way; photo radar will be a thing of the past in town. Haryett is looking for 900 signatures for his petition to abolish photo radar in Morinville and intends to have all the signatures within 45 to 60 days.
“It’s all over safety,” he said. “They are trying to sell us photo radar and [I take issue with] their lack of transparency and their collecting money versus public safety. Few to no cross walk lights were put up, even though mega dollars have been collected [through photo radar] over the past few years.” … […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – After celebrating their high rollers with a casino-themed business award gala in 2010, a Roaring ‘20s theme in 2011 and a masquerade theme in 2012, the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) will roll the dice and move the pieces on a Monopoly theme this October, an event they are calling Chamberopoly. The Chamber’s 5th annual awards night will take place Oct. 17 at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – A local businesswoman, substitute teacher, community volunteer and mother of two is running for a seat on Morinville Town Council. Jackie Luker, who ran in the 2010 general election and 2012 by-election, is taking another crack at a seat on Council.
“It’s just a desire to be part of that whole process,” Luker said of running a third time. “I want to make a difference from what I can do. I have a very strong belief in what community is. To me, small towns are what make Canada great. You need a small town with a community feel so that people get involved. I want to be part of that process to get people involved in Morinville.”… […]
by Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Pro Level Looks officially opened their doors Friday afternoon with a traditional ribbon cutting, but it is the cutting of men’s, women’s and children’s hair that will be part of the businesses focus, now that the doors are open… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – After living in the community for more than a decade, Morinville resident Brent Henry decided it was time to serve on Council. The 48-year-old father of two spent 27 years in the regular army and retired last year as Logistics Officer with a rank of Major. Over the past nine years Henry was a financial controller and responsible for budgets ranging between $500,000 to $200 million. He is currently employed by Health Canada as the Nursing Operations Management Advisor… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Champion Petfoods’ CEO Frank Burdzy attended Council’s final meeting this term to provide an update on where the company was in terms of odour mitigation… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Mornville – Sobeys franchise owner Stuart Trenchard is excited about a new fresh direction he and fellow Sobeys stores are unveiling for their customers this week. The company has teamed with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to bring a healthier choice to the grocery chain.
“We weren’t taking control of people’s food,” Tranchard said of the industry’s position of straddling the fence… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – A proposed Lakes subdivision playground will go ahead as planned despite some opposition to its placement. Council Chambers were packed Sept. 10 with residents, parents and children eager to hear what Council would decide based on four presentations for and against the development… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Long-time resident, lawyer and businessman Gord Putnam announced Wednesday morning he would seek a seat on Council in the upcoming municipal election. Putnam has been a resident of Morinville for the past 17 years and been active in a number of boards, committees and organizations, including terms as president of the Rotary Club of Morinville, chair of the Sturgeon Economic Development Committee and varyingly as board member, vice president and president of the Morinville Minor Hockey Association… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Council took advantage of their last opportunity to spend some money by dealing with the latest intake of Community Grant applications. Council weighed the merits of four grant requests for a total of $6,274, granting two applicants the full amount and offering to support the other two in other ways.
Under it’s current form, the Community Grant Program offers a maximum $2,500 grant to groups… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Council had a steady stream of presentation and decisions during their last meeting. Below are some highlights from the Sept. 10 Council meeting… […]
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By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – If the Rotary Club of Morinville has their way, there will be a new multi-use recreational facility within Sturgeon County within the next five years. The service club of roughly 50 members is spearheading an initiative to get a recreation facility built, and are holding an information gathering session at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Sept. 18 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Former Councillor Joseph Trapani will be running for a Council seat in the 2013 election. A resident of Morinville since 1996, Trapani is a widower with two children, Jessica 23 and Christopher 22. Trapani was first elected to Council by acclamation in 2007. He lost his mayoral bid against incumbent Lloyd Bertschi in 2010 by a 141-vote margin.
Trapani said he believes those who run for office should do so for the good of the town and not for their own agenda or future political ambitions. “You have to love and care about the Town of Morinville and not be afraid to tell the world that you are from Morinville and are proud of it,” Trapani said. “Be a candidate because you care and not because it would look good on your resume.” … […]
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