News about Morinville
By Lucie Roy
Morinville – Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch (SRCW) celebrated 30 years of being the County’s eyes and ears Saturday night at the Rendev-Vous Centre… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – There’s a little black book in Bruce Humen’s pocket, a journal wrapped in rubber bands that goes pretty much wherever the man goes. Like the cell phones and tablets many use to record important information and capture life’s moments, Humen’s little black book serves the same purpose – but with his own artistic flair. .. […]
Clay for Kids visited Morinville Public Elementary School’s Preschool Enrichment Program (PEP) Thursday afternoon. Children got an early start on Dad’s special day by making their fathers clay picture frames for Father’s Day. – Submitted Photo… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Bylaw Enforcement has a new member. William Norton became Morinville’s new Community Peace Officer (CPO) Sergeant Apr. 22 and said he is looking forward to working in the community.
The 31-year-old Westlock resident has been involved in the profession for the past 13 years, having first been given a summer position at the age of 18. He’s been involved in municipal work full time since 2004. Originally interested in pursuing a career in policing… […]
Stephen Dafoe Photos
Morinville – Workers erect scaffolding outside Morinville’s historic St. Jean Baptiste Church Monday afternoon. The scaffolding will allow work crews to begin work on the approximately $500,000 restoration project to save the steeple.
On Mar. 12 Westlock-St. Paul MP Brian Storseth presented the St. Jean Baptiste Parish with a $250,000 Western Diversification Grant, the maximum available through the federal program. […]
By Morinville News Staff
Sturgeon County – Morinville RCMP were called around 3:15 p.m. Monday afternoon to a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2, approximately 4 kilometres north of Morinville. Morinville and Sturgeon County Fire and Rescue and Alberta Health EMS were called to the scene… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Approximately 100 utilities customers were without power for a couple hours Monday afternoon. Heavy, wet snow in the area caused a transformer and some switches to blow, leaving businesses and residences without power.
“The cause was contamination on our lines due to the heavy, wet snow in the area, said Fortis Alberta spokesperson Jennifer MacGowan in an email interview Monday afternoon, adding contamination was due to a combination of a buildup of dirt… […]
Morinville Lions Club and Knights of Columbus members pose for a photo at a Canadian Blood Services event Sunday. The two groups were recognized for their efforts in running the Canadian Blood Services Clinics in Morinville… […]
Melting snow and ice continued to make South Glens a little soggy Friday. Those entering and exiting the community had to do so through a flooded entrance road. Water returned to the 79 Avenue and 97 Street intersections… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Though Quinn’s Plumbing and Heating are best known for the two services that are part of their company name, the family business is finding air quality management is becoming an ever increasing part of what they do… […]
Photos By Lucie Roy, Stephen Dafoe, Sheldon Fingler, and Melodie Steele
Morinville – You can’t make a shadow without some light, and the Town of Morinville kept with its theme – Volunteers Cast a Beautiful Shadow – by shining the light on the community’s many volunteers Friday night.
The Morinville Community Cultural Centre was packed with volunteers and well wishers who were treated to an evening’s entertainment, appreciative recognition, and a belly full of food, the latter provided by Doug Adsit of the Green Bean. Nominees and award recipients were introduced by emcee Joe Gosslin and recognized by members of Council and Administration… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – The idea of roundabouts in Morinville’s downtown core drew questions from some of the 50 residents and business owners who came out to hear the latest progress on the Highway 642 Functional Planning Study (FPS) Thursday night. The Town and province believe the project will create a long-term plan for 100 Avenue that ensures traffic and pedestrian safety while easing the issues that have stalled development in Morinville’s downtown core.
The FPS deals with provincial Highway 642 (100 Avenue) from Highway 2 to East Boundary Road, a stretch of road that is under the jurisdiction of Alberta Transportation. Both the Town and province are looking to find some alternative to the standard FPS… […]
Flooding waters that rose up the edge of driveways on 79 Avenue and 97 Street in Morinville’s South Glens subdivision Tuesday were devoid of water Tuesday afternoon. Morinville Public Works crews continued to pump water that had overflowed the subdivision’s storm … […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Council narrowly approved a new Council Remuneration and Per Diem Policy Apr. 23. The policy passed with a 3-2 vote of Council, Councillor’s Sheldon Fingler and David Pattison voting against the policy changes…. […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – The Town’s deteriorating tennis courts, located at 100 Avenue and 101 Street, could be ripped up and replaced with new ones at Bob Foster Park or another location in town. The courts were approved for $120,000 worth of refurbishing in the 2013 budget; however, the Sturgeon School Division who now own the land the courts sit on have put forth a few conditions that would extend the costs beyond what was allotted for the project this year… […]
Holmes appointed last Deputy Mayor for this Council term Councillor Lisa Holmes was sworn in as Deputy Mayor Apr. 23 […]
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