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Guest Column: Restoring wetlands through market based solutions
To create a sustainable future for Alberta’s economy and environment means implementing and discovering practical methods to better conserve and restore wetlands.
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Consultations begin on possible School Act changes
Consultations with school boards and parents to discuss transportation, fees, and other issues they say will help protect and improve education have begun, the government announced Wednesday. […]
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UCP calls for equipping students with info on opioid crisis
Age appropriate information being taught about the opioid overdose crisis in the Alberta curriculum, is something the United Conservative Party Official Opposition is hoping to see as students return to school throughout Alberta. […]
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Alberta Parks extending camping season
More than 250 provincial campgrounds will remain open over the next month, the Government of Alberta announced Tuesday.
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Government says school fees slashed as students return to class
Families with two students taking the bus to school will save $800 or more the government said Wednesday, citing the elimination of transportation charges and fees for instructional supplies and materials. […]
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Province engaging Albertans about racism
by Morinville News staff Education Minister David Eggen says he has met with more than 60 community organizations, representing a […]
Business
Government looking for input on consumer protection
by Morinville News Staff The government is hosting six open house sessions to give input on key consumer issues, the […]
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Government to start consultations on carding
The Government of Alberta says it will launch community consultations on street checks, more commonly referred to int he public as carding, later this month.
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Province appeals AIT panel decision on breweries
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci says the government will appeal an Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) panel decision on the Alberta Small Brewers Development program. […]
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Van Dijken launches more criticism of NDP Labour Review
Glenn van Djiken – file photo by Morinville News Staff The United Conservative Party caucus says it has obtained more […]
Local News
Alexander holds Treaty Day celebrations
Alexander First Nation held their Treaty Day Celebrations on Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Alexander First Nation Grounds. […]
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Dane Lloyd looking to succeed Ambrose in Sturgeon River-Parkland
Dane Lloyd announced his candidacy for the Conservative nomination in the Sturgeon River-Parkland riding Monday and was in Morinville Wednesday morning to speak to local Rotarians.
The seat Lloyd and others will be vying for is that of Rona Ambrose, who stepped down in July. […]
Food & Health
Eye program saves millions, government says
The government is expanding a pilot project it says has made life better for more than 14,000 Albertans facing vision loss while saving millions of dollars.
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Impaired driving laws changing
The Government of Alberta amended the Traffic Safety Act in 2012 so that drivers with a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08 or those who refuse to provide a breath sample would have their driver’s licence suspended until the criminal charge is resolved.
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Government funding to help prevent family violence for new Albertans
The Alberta government is investing more than $600,000 into five community projects to help newcomers who may be affected by family violence. The community agencies is receiving grant funding through the Family and Community Safety Program. […]
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Police urging public to keep it safe over August long weekend
With many Albertans on the road over the August long weekend travelling to holiday destinations or visiting friends and family, RCMP are expecting traffic volume on Alberta highways to be high. […]