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Morinville best in province for commercial taxes, Sturgeon County worst in the region – CFIB report says

Sep 13, 2017 8

Morinville was ranked best in the province for tax fairness on small businesses owners in a Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) report released Wednesday morning. Morinville was the only municipality of the 87 Alberta communities in the report that charges equal mill rates for residential and commercial. […]

Morinville Fire Department purchases new All-Terrain Pump

Sep 12, 2017 Comments Off

At the end of August, Morinville Fire Department received a new piece of equipment – an All-Terrain Pump, for help with wildland fires, and small fires such as garbage bins and vehicles. […]

Citizens on Patrol in need of more members

Sep 12, 2017 Comments Off

Armed with nothing more than a pen and paper, cell phone, flashlight, police scanner, and a couple of cups of coffee, a small number of residents regularly take to the streets of Morinville, keeping their eyes and ears open for what doesn’t look and sound right. They’re Citizens on Patrol (COP), a civilian watch organization that has been operating in Morinville since 1997. Over the past two decades, the volunteer group has been doing their part for community policing in Morinville. […]

Radford looking for third term as Catholic School Board Trustee in Morinville

Sep 11, 2017 Comments Off

Incumbent Catholic School Board Trustee, Noreen Radford, is hoping third time’s a charm during the next municipal election on Oct. 16. Radford is looking to secure one of two spots available for Trustee with the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board (GSACRD). Having a seat on the Board over the last two terms, Radford was first elected to the position in 2010. […]

Tremblay to run again as Catholic School Board Trustee in Morinville

Sep 11, 2017 Comments Off

On October 16, the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board (GSACRD) will have two Trustee spots up for grabs during the municipal election; incumbent René Tremblay is hoping to snag one of those spots. […]

Talk of the Town

Sep 10, 2017 Comments Off

The annual Active Living Fair was held at the cultural centre Thursday night, giving residents an opportunity to learn about […]

Firefighters learn leadership from experts

Sep 10, 2017 Comments Off

Morinville and area firefighters were joined over the weekend by firefighters as far away as Lloydminster for two sessions of […]

5th Annual Oktoberfest fast approaching

Sep 10, 2017 Comments Off

The contribution and rich heritage of German immigrants who came to Canada, Alberta, and specifically Morinville will be celebrated with the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Sept. 30, 2017. […]

History comes alive at museum as part of Library 50th anniversary

Sep 10, 2017 Comments Off

The event takes place half hour before closing time at the Musee Morinville Museum.

An exhibit in period clothing comes to life. She tries to find her identity. Items from the past trigger memories. She wanders through the museum searching for clues. […]

Town has two waste diversion events planned this month

Sep 10, 2017 Comments Off

The Skyline Ball Diamonds (10510-107 Street) will once again play host to the Reuse It or “Loose It” event on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items can be dropped off until 2:30 p.m. […]

Suspicious vehicle results in one in custody on warrants

Sep 8, 2017 1

An RCMP response to a suspicious vehicle call near 99 Avenue and 100 Street Thursday night has resulted in a woman being arrested on what police say are numerous outstanding warrants. […]

Community invited to try disc golf in Morinville

Sep 7, 2017 5

While many people have played nine or 18 holes around Morinville, residents will now be able to play nine holes within Morinville – as long as they bring a frisbee.
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Succession planning important to business owners, local experts say

Sep 7, 2017 1

RBC’s Myron Kostick and Putnam & Lawson’s Gord Putnam presented the importance of succession planning to business owners during the Sept. 6 Chamber meeting. The two experts in succession planning outlined the facts and figures on an often overlooked aspect of business management. […]

Dafoe seeking second term as Morinville Councillor

Sep 6, 2017 4

Councillor Stephen Dafoe will return as an incumbent candidate during the next municipal election. “After a lot of thinking and strong consideration, over the summer, I’ve decided to run again as councillor,” said Dafoe in an interview. Up until that point, the politician said he would be considering running as councillor, or possibly as Mayor, or may not even be running at all. […]

Community briefs: coaches needed, art club registering, and active living fair on Thursday

Sep 6, 2017 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff Coaches needed With school back in and Morinville Community High School looking to another great season […]

Morinville RCMP investigate armed robbery in Gibbons

Sep 5, 2017 1

On September 3, 2017 the Morinville RCMP responded to a call of an armed robbery at a business in the Town of Gibbons, Alberta. The RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects involved. […]