News stories from Sturgeon County
Crime & Police
Morinville RCMP investigate break and enter to rural shop
submitted by Morinville RCMP On March 25, 2024, at 3:55 p.m., Morinville RCMP received a report of a break in […]
Sturgeon County
Arts & Culture
Our Morinville: The Week in Photos
Below are some photos our and your lenses captured over the past week. […]
Local News
Morinville RCMP rammed while attempting to stop dangerous driver
Morinville RCMP say they received a report of an impaired driver acting erratically, swerving at vehicles, passing on the shoulder, and hitting a snowbank on March 6, 2024, at 3:28 a.m. […]
Crime & Police
Upcoming Alberta Provincial Crime Watch Association Zone 5 meeting aims to make a difference
Above: Author Monika Polefka-Proulx, author of No Matter What, is one of several speakers at the Alberta Provincial Crime Watch Association […]
Local News
Morinville Seniors’ Rendez-Vous Centre Celebrates Successful Year and Elects New Board Members at AGM
Morinville Seniors’ Rendez-Vous Centre held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Jan. 24, with approximately 50 area seniors in attendance. […]
Legal
SASA expanding Meals on Wheels to Serve Sturgeon County Seniors
A longstanding partnership between the St. Albert Seniors Association (SASA) and Meals on Wheels is expanding to give area residents access to nutritious meals delivered to their community. […]
Sturgeon County
County approves budget with 2.13% increase
At its Dec. 12 meeting, Sturgeon County Council approved its 2024 budget and set a 2.13 per cent municipal tax rate increase. County homeowners with a property valued at $500,000 can expect to pay another $3.41 per month for a total of $41 more next year. Business owners with a business property valued at $1 million will pay $229, or $19.08 per month, more in municipal taxes. […]
Regional News
Sturgeon County to withdraw from Edmonton Global
Sturgeon County is leaving the regional economic development group Edmonton Global, whose mandate is attracting global investment to the region. […]
Local News
MCHS student takes silver in kung fu
A 14-year-old Morinville Community High School student has returned from Calgary with a silver medal in her sport. […]
Food & Health
Betting on Yak: A County Family’s Journey into Healthier Red Meat
Three years ago, Terrance discovered yaks online, fascinated by their efficiency in grass feeding compared to traditional cattle. Without hesitation, he shared this newfound inspiration with his brother, Derek, who responded with an unequivocal “Let’s do it!” within 45 minutes. […]
Business
Sturgeon County farm grows vegetables to assist food bank
A Sturgeon County family’s desire to have a rural life eight years ago has turned into an initiative that is helping those in need. […]
Crime & Police
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP continue to nab Highway high flyers
On September 28, 2023 at approximately 6:15 p.m., a member of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP observed a Toyota GR86 travelling at extreme speeds on Highway 15 near the Old Fort Trail. Traffic was heavy, given the time of day. […]
Sturgeon County
Applications are Open for Sturgeon County Council Boards and Committees
Sturgeon County is inviting residents to help shape and create our community by serving on one of several boards and committees. […]
Local News
Alberta Open Farm Days offered lots to see
Alpacas, cows and calves, tours of a barn and a cheese factory and u-pick flower farm were some of the many exciting stops to be made and to interact with farms in Sturgeon County. […]
Sturgeon County
Sturgeon County Emergency Services Announces Recruitment Drive for Paid On-Call Firefighters
In a bid to bolster its emergency response capabilities, Sturgeon County Emergency Services has launched a recruitment campaign to bring more paid on-call firefighters into its ranks. With stations dispersed strategically across the County, the move aims to ensure a swift and efficient response to emergency calls at any time of the day or night. […]
Local News
Alberta Open Farm Days To Showcase Agricultural Delights in Sturgeon County
Alberta Open Farm Days is set to transform this weekend into a celebration of agri-tourism and rural sustainability, offering a diverse range of educational and experiential activities that spotlight the journey of food from farm to table. […]