Regional News
Gibbons winner nets $100,000 EXTRA prize
Brian Pattison is basking in a $100,000 windfall thanks to the EXTRA on his WESTERN MAX ticket for the October 2 draw. […]
Regional News
Regional News
Woman seriously injured in collision near Gibbons
Morinville RCMP were called to a two-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. north of Gibbons at Highway 28 and Township Road 572. […]
Regional News
Edmonton Zone moves from watch to enhanced status, province implements voluntary measures
With 1112 cases in the City of Edmonton as of Thursday, the entire Edmonton Zone is now coloured purple on the Alberta COVID-19 map as an enhanced zone. As of Thursday, Morinville had one active case, Sturgeon County 8, and St. Albert 17. […]
Business
Cando opens Sturgeon County rail terminal
A new terminal providing additional rail capacity to Alberta’s Industrial Heartland has officially opened. Cando Rail Services announced Thursday the opening of Phase 1 of the Cando Sturgeon Terminal,located directly west of the CN Beamer Spur. The terminal, serviced by CN, can store up to 1,900 railcars in a loop-track system. […]
Crime & Police
Gibbons cemetery vandals too young to be charged, police say
Morinville RCMP were able, through investigation, to determine the suspects responsible for the vandalism to the cemetery. Due to the age of the suspects, however, they cannot be charged nor their names be released.
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Regional News
St. Albert and Sturgeon County reach final annexation agreement
After nearly three years since the formation of the Annexation Negotiating Sub-Committee, the City of St. Albert and Sturgeon County are pleased to announce that a final annexation agreement has been reached between the two municipalities. […]
Local News
Alexander filmmaker Seth Arcand selected for CBC New Indigenous Voices
submitted by The National Screen Institute – Canada The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) has announced some significant changes […]
Business
Pleasant Homes part of shower trailer project to aid homeless
Above: Pleasant Homes co-owners Simon Boersma and Gary Hauk stand by the new shower trailer unit that will go to […]
Regional News
Virtual trail ride to benefit organ transplant patients
The 2nd Chance Trail Ride Society may have their regular events in limbo due to COVID-19; however, the non-profit group is determined to celebrate their annual Trail Ride fundraiser by hosting their first Virtual Trail Ride on Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m.
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COVID-19
Alberta COVID-19 daily update for Apr. 30
Alberta reported another 190 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total provincial cases to date to 5,355. Of that number, 2,161 (40.3%) Albertans have recovered, and 89 (1.6%) have died, two of those deaths in the last 24 hours. A previously recorded death has been reclassified as non-COVID-related. […]
Business
Sturgeon County Council passes 0% tax increase for 2020
Sturgeon County Council formally passed its 2020 Tax Rate Bylaw Tuesday, forgoing earlier plans to increase tax rates by 1.18% in response to increased policing costs.
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COVID-19
Alberta COVID-19 daily update for Apr. 29
Alberta reported another 315 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total provincial cases to date to 5165. Of that number, 1953 (37.8%) Albertans have recovered, and 87 (1.7%) have died, seven of those deaths in the last 24 hours. All of the deaths were at continuing care facilities in Calgary. […]
COVID-19
Small outbreak at Sturgeon hospital confined to one patient who was transferred
In response to a question sent to AHS Monday afternoon, Morinville News confirmed that the small outbreak at Sturgeon General Hospital was confined to the one patient, transferred to Edmonton General on the weekend. […]
Regional News
Sturgeon and St. Albert agree to new annexation boundary
Sturgeon County and St. Albert have completed negotiations for an annexation boundary line recommendation following an Apr. 17 meeting of Sturgeon County’s Annexation Negotiating Sub-Committee. […]
COVID-19
Sturgeon County reducing services and seasonal staff
Sturgeon County says it is reducing services and seasonal staff in response to the impact COVID-19 is having on operations. The decision followed a closed session of County Council Apr. 14 where Council looked at short and longer-term scenarios. Sturgeon County says the service and staffing adjustments will result in a $4.2 million expense reduction. […]
Legal
Legal family planning car adventure outing to aid Stollery
A Legal couple is planning the 2nd Annual Collin’s Carventure in partnership with the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event, taking place Saturday, May 9th, is described by organizers as a scavenger hunt thrill ride with nearly twenty stops and challenges around St.Albert and Edmonton. […]