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Mobile access makes booking campsites in Alberta Parks easier

Many of Alberta’s provincial park campgrounds can be booked through Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca (RAP) on the via smartphones and other personal devices. RAP makes it easy to change a campsite booking, extend a stay or reserve their next camping trip. […]

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Province restricts off-highway vehicle recreational use

The government has issued a temporary province-wide restriction on off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreational use on public lands and provincial parks, and is calling the decision another tool to help prevent the spread of wildfires. […]

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Public Notice: Town of Morinville Offering Support through Alberta Provincial Operation Center for the Wildfire Evacuees

On behalf of Morinville Town Council and Town Administration, our thoughts and prayers are going out to all of those who are being affected by the devastating fires burning in Alberta. As a community, and as Albertans, we are here to help support those that have been affected by these tragic events. Morinville is here to help support immediate needs as well will be looking at ways that we can provide assistance as the rebuilding begins. To ensure important efforts are supportive and do not hamper the activities that are already underway, we encourage those that wish to help to read the information provided below. […]

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Province introduces coverage for special infant formula

The Alberta government say they have listened to family concerns by providing coverage for medically required, specialized infant formula. The coverage began May 1.

The initiative looks to assist children who have significant gastrointestinal medical conditions or suffer from malabsorption and require expensive, specialized formulas as they cannot eat typical foods. […]

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Clinical results show improved outcomes for child sexual abuse survivors

The University of Alberta and Little Warriors announced Monday that the Be Brave Ranch’s four-week intervention program significantly reduces the psychological impacts of child sexual abuse. The announcement is based on the preliminary results of the clinical trials performed at the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch and suggest a breakthrough for the lasting mental health of child sexual abuse survivors. […]

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Seniors may have access to low-interest home equity loans

The NDP government is hoping a new bill will let seniors improve the safety and sustainability of their homes.

Bill 5, the Seniors’ Home Adaptation and Repair program, would create a new low-interest home equity loan program to allow qualifying senior homeowners to finance essential home repairs and adaptations. Improvements and modifications would include doorway and hallway widening, installation of walk-in tubs, roof, and electrical repairs. […]

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Traffic infractions down over Easter weekend

RCMP saw a decline in the number of traffic infractions and traffic-related criminal offences over the Easter long weekend compared tot he same period in 2015.

RCMP and Alberta Sheriffs reported one fatal highway collision in both 2015 and 2016; however, there wee two deaths this year compared to one in 2015. Motor vehicle collisions involving injury were down to seven this Easter weekend compared to 28 in 2015. […]

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Morinville ranks ninth in Earth Hour event

FortisAlberta announced its 2016 Earth Hour Challenge results Thursday, and Morinville ranked ninth out of 25 Alberta communities that participated in this year’s event.

Earth Hour took place on Mar. 19, from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. with communities vowing to shut off the lights in an attempt to use less power than the same period the week before. […]