Local News
Morinville Sports Shorts
The Morinville Senior AA Kings were on the road Friday night in Whitecourt and returned with two points for their 3-2 shootout victory over the Wild.
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Business
Talk of the Town
Morinville resident Midnalia MacDonald had a message for Santa on Saturday at the 22nd Annual Legal & District Chamber of Commerce Craft N’ Trade Fair held at the Community Center Saturday.
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Arts & Culture
Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week, this month and beyond
Public Notices Click the ad to download PDF Events and Activities Library Corner Wednesday, Dec. 6- Friday, Dec. 8 James […]
Columns
National Column: Canada can play diplomacy role in North Korean crisis
Believe it or not, Canada can play a useful role in the North Korean crisis. Ottawa’s decision to co-host, with the U.S., an international summit on the issue next year is not overreach. Done correctly, it could point to a way out of the impasse caused by Pyongyang’s determination to acquire nuclear weapons. […]
Business
Business Profile: Mountain Meadows Food Processing [video]
Medium Business of the Year, sponsored by Total RV Servicing, was presented to Sturgeon County-based Mountain Meadows Food Processing, the manufacturer of No Nuts golden pea butter, an award-winning peanut butter substitute spread sold across Canada. […]
Business
Business profile: Eco-Flex [video]
Large Business of the year, sponsored by Pleasant Homes, was presented to Sturgeon County-based Eco-Flex Rubber Solutions, a company who turns recycled tires into rubber mats ranging from small home use mats to rig mats used in the oil and gas industry.
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Business
Alberta entrepreneur confidence up a point
November Business Barometer survey results from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) show a one-point uptick in Alberta’s small business optimism to 56.2; however, nationally Alberta’s position sits 3.1 points behind the national average of 59.3.
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Province
Canada Safety Council speak out about marijuana and driving
The Canada Safety Council and Public Safety Canada put out a message this week titled Marijuana and Motoring: Green Doesn’t Always Mean Go.
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Business
Chamber celebrates its business stars at 70th Anniversary Gala
The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards ceremony Thursday evening with a sit-down dinner expertly catered by the Green Bean and served by Sorentinos, live entertainment with music throughout a variety of eras, and the Chamber’s annual Awards presentation. […]
Local News
School Division provides look inside St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools (GSACRD) held an open house Thursday to move a little further along with plans for St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy, their new K-6 school to be built in the Westwinds Development off 100 Street in Morinville.
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Local News
Police provide update on pair arrested in vehicle theft
submitted by Morinville RCMP The investigation into a possession of a stolen vehicle out of Edmonton has resulted in a […]
Local News
Police charge Morinville resident with 17 criminal offences
On November 28, 2017, at about 10 p.m. Morinville RCMP responded to a complaint of a male patron at Coach’s Corner Pub in Morinville who refused to pay his tab, and assaulted a staff member. […]
Local News
Town collects more weight for food bank than originally thought
by Morinville News Staff Morinville residents gave 2.2 times the food last Friday than originally thought. In an email to […]
Business
Government bill to offer protection for consumers purchasing or repairing vehicles
A Better Deal for Consumers and Businesses Act would better protect Albertans buying or repairing a vehicle by increasing the accountability and transparency of the automotive industry, the government announced Thursday. […]
Province
Government extends tuition freeze
Continuing the freeze on tuition and fees through the 2018-19 academic year will keep post-secondary education affordable and accessible for 250,000 full and part-time students and apprentices, the Government of Alberta said Thursday.
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Columns
National Column: Why Twitter shouldn’t ban Trump
A glance at user policies suggests the U.S. president already violates many of The Twitter Rules that fall under “content boundaries” and “abusive behavior.” The verified account @realDonaldTrump is a veritable clearing house of threats, insults, lies, provocations, slurs, deceptions and wilful distractions. […]