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Federal government announces $3.3 billion in infrastructure investments in Alberta

Apr 3, 2018 Comments Off

Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Amarjeet Sohi and Minister of Alberta Infrastructure Sandra Jansen signed a bilateral agreement Tuesday that will provide more than $3.3 billion in federal funding through the Investing in Canada plan over the next decade for infrastructure projects. The projects will be cost-shared with the Alberta government, municipalities and other partners. […]

Survivors of Attempted Suicide group offering much-needed support

Apr 3, 2018 12

The world got pretty dark for Morinville resident Wesley Jones, so dark in fact that he attempted to take his own life two summers ago. But sitting across from him in a local coffee shop to talk about the experience and the road of life since, one can hardly imagine it. Jones sits upright, bright and positive about his direction and his mission. That mission is to find people the support that was not there when he needed it most. […]

Open House for Fable Gardens Hall this weekend

Apr 3, 2018 1

The former Parish Hall renamed the Fable Gardens Hall has undergone some much-needed renovations over the last year. This includes a complete interior facelift upstairs, new gold-coloured curtains, crystal chandeliers, paint job, and new flooring in the entryway. […]

Morinville Chamber moving offices this summer

Apr 3, 2018 Comments Off

The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce is moving from its present location in St. Germain Place outside the Morinville Community Library to a shared office set up in 100 Block West on 100 Avenue (next to medical clinic) this summer.
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Council approves temporary borrowing on rec centre; full borrowing expected at $18,837,688

Apr 2, 2018 16

Council has unanimously approved of a new Temporary Borrowing Bylaw that will allow the Town to continue to finance the Rec Centre project. This law enables the Town to borrow up to $6,000,000 until long-term financing can be secured and finalized. The total borrowing on the project is currently expected to hit $18,837,688. […]

Morinville Council says no to Junior A hockey team for now

Apr 2, 2018 2

After a unanimous vote from council, Morinville will not move ahead with establishing a new Junior A hockey team ahead of the opening of the Town’s new arena. The vote came to council at their regular council meeting on Mar. 27th, and followed a presentation form Derek Prue of the Western Provinces Hockey Association (WPHA) at their last Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, a new league that had Morinville in its sights as one of its founding teams in Alberta. […]

Council approves Procedure Bylaw, refers Council Code of Conduct

Apr 2, 2018 Comments Off

Council has passed the second reading of two new bylaws related to their normal procedures, their 2018 Procedure Bylaw and their Council Code of Conduct Bylaw. Both motions passed with mostly clarifying questions […]

Here’s what’s coming up in and around town

Apr 2, 2018 Comments Off

Here is a list of events coming up in and around town over the next while. Town Information Click the […]

Morinville County artist Justin Hogg’s second single coming out next week

Mar 27, 2018 2

Morinville resident and country music artist Justin Hogg has his second single Kiss You Instead hitting country radio across Canada next week.
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Column: Chamber Chatter

Mar 27, 2018 Comments Off

11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Morinville Community Cultural Centre
GUEST SPEAKER: Dane Lloyd, Member of Parliament – Sturgeon River-Parkland
Q & A session following […]

$30-million park and ride facility coming to St. Albert

Mar 26, 2018 Comments Off

Commuters will soon have a new $30-million park and ride in St. Albert at Campbell Road and Anthony Henday Drive, the Government of Alberta announced Monday morning.
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Morinville may be home to a new Junior A hockey team, pending Town approval

Mar 26, 2018 12

Morinville hockey fans may have a new team to cheer for in the coming years if council decides to give the nod to a new junior A hockey team as part of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL). […]

Council has first discussions on 2018 taxation rate at committee meeting

Mar 26, 2018 Comments Off

Council has had an initial conversation about setting their 2018 ‘mill’ or tax rates ahead of their decisions on the matter in April. This conversation came in Committee of the Whole (COW) after a refresher on mill rates and assessment from Chief Financial Officer Shawna Jason.
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Greater St. Albert’s David Keohane receives Excellence in School System Leadership Award

Mar 26, 2018 Comments Off

David Keohane, Superintendent for Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools, received the provincial EXL Award for Excellence in School System Leadership at the Annual General Meeting of the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS), held Mar. 22 in Edmonton.
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The week in photos

Mar 25, 2018 Comments Off

Above: Primeau held their “Going for Gold” Olympic themed Talent Show on Thursday afternoon, gathering students and staff to the stage for a pre-spring break entertainment event.
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Morinville CAO Andy Isbister retiring

Mar 25, 2018 Comments Off

As Andy Isbister retires as Chief Administrative Officer of Morinville, he’s confident that his successor will be managing a town that is in great shape and has a bright future ahead of it. […]