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Morinville Council Briefs

Morinville Town Council met for their first of two regular meetings this month on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The second will be a budget-focused meeting on Sept. 21.
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Sturgeon County Resident Excels at Rocky Mountain Cadet Training Centre

Devry Brodziak of 524 Sturgeon, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS) in Bon Accord joins over 115 other youth from across the country at the Rocky Mountain CTC on the Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial Course. This is a two-week course that provides cadets with the chance to enhance their leadership abilities while broadening their knowledge and skills in drill and ceremonial practices acquired in the program. “I am excited to learn more flag party drill and to teach everyone back at my squadron what I have learned,” said Brodziak. […]

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Morinville looking for residents to serve on a number of boards

The Town of Morinville has announced its annual recruitment drive for appointments to various municipal boards and committees. These positions play a key role in shaping the town’s future by incorporating a wide range of perspectives into local governance. […]

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Sturgeon Spirits Open Season with Commanding 28-8 Victory Over Scona Lords

The Sturgeon Spirits football team kicked off the season  with a 28-8 victory over the Scona Lords under the Friday night Aug. 30th) at Olexiuk Field in St. Albert.  The victory marked the first in the 2024 Metro Edmonton Athletic’s regular season in the Miles Division. Sturgeon shut out the Fort McMurray Saints (59-0) in pre-season action on Aug.24. […]

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STARS seeks public assistance in safe drone and laser usage

STARS Air Ambulance is raising concerns about the safe use of drones and lasers near its aircraft, crews, and patients. The organization warns that operating drones and lasers near helipads, emergency scenes, or airports pose significant risks, potentially disorienting pilots, creating dangerous glare in cockpits, or obstructing flight paths. Such unsafe practices could jeopardize the safety of STARS’ crews and the critical patients they serve. Under the Aeronautics Act, individuals using drones or lasers near aircraft may face legal consequences if their actions threaten aviation safety. […]

speeding ticket changes coming from province
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Morinville Grapples with New Provincial Limits on Traffic Enforcement

During the August 27 Morinville Town Council meeting, an update was provided on the future of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) in the town. The Government of Alberta recently announced changes to ATE regulations that will significantly impact current operations in Morinville, where ATE has been in place since 2009 to, as administration says, manage traffic speeds and enhance road safety. […]

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New Traffic Light for Grandin Avenue Delayed Until November Completion

After years of requests and lobbying, a new traffic light is set to be installed at Grandin Avenue in Morinville. The project, which involves a 60-40 cost split between the Government of Alberta and the Town of Morinville, was originally planned to be completed over the summer, in time for students returning to school. However, Morinville Town Council learned at their Aug. 27 regular meeting that the completion date has been pushed to November. […]

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Coming up at Town Council

Morinville Town Council will resume regular meetings after the summer break on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m. Below is an overview of what is on the Aug. 27 agenda. […]

Arts & Culture

Alexander holds Traditional Powow

Alexander First Nation held its annual Traditional Powwow from Friday, Aug. 23 to Sunday, Aug. 25, with five grand entries over the two-and-a-half day event. One of the largest in recent years, the event drew singers, drummers, dancers, and spectators from throughout the province and beyond. […]