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Gibbons Council sanctions mayor

Jul 29, 2014 1

by Colin Smith

Gibbons Mayor Doug Horner has been stripped of much of his power to act for six months as a result of a decision to impose sanctions on him taken by the town council… […]

Alberta Debt Clock ticks its way through the area

Jul 20, 2014 3

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s (CTF) Debt Clock made a stop in Westlock Friday. The tour that started Monday, July 14 ended Saturday, July 19 after the Debt Clock ticked away as it travelled more than 2,730 kimlometres through 25 communities, including St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan and Lacombe… […]

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Friday collision

Jul 12, 2014 5

by Morinville News Staff

Morinville – A 54-year-old Calgary man was airlifted to hospital after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 2 and Cardiff Road Friday evening. Morinville RCMP, Morinville Fire Department and EMTs were called to the scene during the evening rush hour at approximately 5:12 p.m.. STARS Air Ambulance dispatched STAR-3 to Morinville shortly after and landed on Highway 2, north of the collision. The man was taken to hospital with undisclosed injuries… […]

Province looking for votes on new plate design

Jul 8, 2014 1

by Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Three new Alberta licence plate designs await voters in a new online provincial survey that launched July 8 and will run until Aug 19. The plate with the most votes will be Alberta’s new licence plate. Albertans can vote on one of the three designs at alberta.ca/licence-plate-survey.cfm… […]

Province looking for more organ donors

Jun 9, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Albertans will soon be asked if they wish to register to be an organ and tissue donor when renewing their driver’s licence. The move is the next step in the government’s plan to increase organ and tissue donor rates in Alberta, rates the government says have dropped nearly 40 per cent over the past decade… […]

Province unveils new smart phone app

May 26, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – The province unveiled their new Alberta Rivers app Monday, a program that will provide advisories and information about Alberta’s lakes and rivers directly from the Alberta River Forecasting Centre…. […]

Column: Input will serve as a blueprint for a vibrant rural Alberta

May 22, 2014 Comments Off

by Minister Verlyn Olson, Agriculture and Rural Development

Rural Alberta contributes more than $77 billion annually to Alberta’s and Canada’s economy, and with smart planning and coordinated programs and services, rural Alberta will thrive… […]

Town and County taking next steps in regional collaboration

May 22, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Morinville Mayor Lisa Holmes and Sturgeon County Mayor Tom Flynn are looking forward to a joint meeting of their respective Councils early next month that will have the two municipalities discussing the next steps in future cooperative planning… […]

RCMP planning Aboriginal career presentation

May 21, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – The RCMP are looking to increase the number of Aboriginal members in their ranks to better represent the communities they police across the country. In 2013, 7.9 per cent of RCMP officers self identified as Aboriginal. They are looking to increase that number to 10 per cent or better, and will be holding an Aboriginal career presentation on May 28 at 6 p.m. at K Division Headquarters (11140 109th Street, Edmonton)… […]

May long weekend sees four fatalities provincially

May 21, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Police report there were four traffic fatalities over the Victoria Day long weekend. These fatalities occurred in the Two Hills, Picture Butte, Vulcan and Westlock policing areas. .. […]

Albertans to have increased access to eye healthcare

May 1, 2014 1

by Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Optometrists will see the scope of their work expand following a Ministry of Health announcement made Apr. 29. The government says changes will benefit Alberta’s healthcare system by alleviating the strain on hospital emergency rooms, family physicians, ophthalmologists, Primary Care Networks and Family Care Clinics. […]

Cardiff road traffic lights to be operational by fall

Apr 18, 2014 14

by Tristan Turner

Morinville – Work will begin soon on a series of traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 2 and Cardiff Road. The new light-controlled intersection is being designed by Al-Terra Engineering, the company hired by the province to implement the lights promised last fall by former Minister of Transportation Ric McIver… […]

Morinville man a flood hero

Apr 3, 2014 1

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville resident David LeBel was the recipient of a citation from the province last week for his efforts assisting last summer with flood relief in High River. The 25-year-old welder and front man for the band Edgore said he was surprised to receive the package in the mail, but grateful for the recognition. “It was really unexpected,” LeBel said. “I opened it up and there was this award. At first I didn’t know how to react… […]

Finance Minister presents budget to Rotarians and politicians

Mar 26, 2014 1

by Tristan Turner

Morinville – Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner spoke to Rotarians, Councillors and guests at the Morinville Rotary Club’s regular Wednesday morning meeting Mar. 26. While the focus of attention in recent days has been former Premier Alison Redford’s resignation, Horner chose to focus his presentation on the provincial budget that is currently going through reviews one ministry at a time, and – according to Horner – is expected to be voted on by the legislative assembly in late April…. […]

Community joins in recognition of end of Afghanistan Mission

Mar 12, 2014 Comments Off

by Lucie Roy

Lieutenant Governor Donald S. Ethell, Premier Alison Redford, Education Minister and Ministerial Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces Jeff Johnson, and Member of Parliament Laurie Hawn attended a special event at Guthrie School Wednesday morning to honour the end of Canada’s military service in Afghanistan. Similar events took place Wednesday at Town Hall and local schools… […]

Province urging Albertans to buckle up

Mar 10, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – The Government of Alberta is asking Albertans to join the 95 per cent of people already wearing seatbelts. The province has seen a 26 per cent increase over the past 15 years, rising from 60 per cent compliance in 1999 to 95 per cent currently. It is a trend the government wants to see continue… […]