Arts & Culture
Talk of the Town
The annual Active Living Fair was held at the cultural centre Thursday night, giving residents an opportunity to learn about […]
Columns
National Column: Will Liberals fold again on difficult tax reform?
Pity Bill Morneau. The federal finance minister who caved in on his plan to end a big tax break is now taking aim at something far more modest.
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Editorial & Opinion
Letter: World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Connecting with one, single individual can prove to be both life-affirming and life-saving. […]
Local News
Firefighters learn leadership from experts
Morinville and area firefighters were joined over the weekend by firefighters as far away as Lloydminster for two sessions of […]
Arts & Culture
5th Annual Oktoberfest fast approaching
The contribution and rich heritage of German immigrants who came to Canada, Alberta, and specifically Morinville will be celebrated with the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Sept. 30, 2017. […]
Arts & Culture
History comes alive at museum as part of Library 50th anniversary
The event takes place half hour before closing time at the Musee Morinville Museum.
An exhibit in period clothing comes to life. She tries to find her identity. Items from the past trigger memories. She wanders through the museum searching for clues. […]
Local News
Town has two waste diversion events planned this month
The Skyline Ball Diamonds (10510-107 Street) will once again play host to the Reuse It or “Loose It” event on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items can be dropped off until 2:30 p.m. […]
Local News
Suspicious vehicle results in one in custody on warrants
An RCMP response to a suspicious vehicle call near 99 Avenue and 100 Street Thursday night has resulted in a woman being arrested on what police say are numerous outstanding warrants. […]
Columns
National Column: Harper’s hands-off approach to Quebec
Did Stephen Harper’s approach to Quebec accelerate the decline of the sovereignty movement, or was the former prime minister just the accidental beneficiary of a collective desire on the part of Quebecers to move on from the deadlock over the province’s political future?
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Columns
Guest Column: Restoring wetlands through market based solutions
To create a sustainable future for Alberta’s economy and environment means implementing and discovering practical methods to better conserve and restore wetlands.
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Local News
Community invited to try disc golf in Morinville
While many people have played nine or 18 holes around Morinville, residents will now be able to play nine holes within Morinville – as long as they bring a frisbee.
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Business
Succession planning important to business owners, local experts say
RBC’s Myron Kostick and Putnam & Lawson’s Gord Putnam presented the importance of succession planning to business owners during the Sept. 6 Chamber meeting. The two experts in succession planning outlined the facts and figures on an often overlooked aspect of business management. […]
Province
Consultations begin on possible School Act changes
Consultations with school boards and parents to discuss transportation, fees, and other issues they say will help protect and improve education have begun, the government announced Wednesday. […]
Province
UCP calls for equipping students with info on opioid crisis
Age appropriate information being taught about the opioid overdose crisis in the Alberta curriculum, is something the United Conservative Party Official Opposition is hoping to see as students return to school throughout Alberta. […]
Columns
National Column: Schools need to teach history with honesty
by Shree Paradkar There’s sweetness to packing the children back to school for a fresh academic year. If your Facebook […]
Local News
Dafoe seeking second term as Morinville Councillor
Councillor Stephen Dafoe will return as an incumbent candidate during the next municipal election. “After a lot of thinking and strong consideration, over the summer, I’ve decided to run again as councillor,” said Dafoe in an interview. Up until that point, the politician said he would be considering running as councillor, or possibly as Mayor, or may not even be running at all. […]