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Cancelling photo radar early would cost Town $369,200: Report

Jul 13, 2017 1

Residents now know how much eliminating the photo radar contract early with ITS/Global Traffic Group would cost taxpayers, following a report to council given by David Schaefer, Director of Community and Protective Services. Schaefer estimates terminating the contract before its April 2019 conclusion would cost the town $369,200, and would cause a gross revenue hit of $581,172 over the next 19 months (until the conclusion of the contract). […]

Power lifts to reduce injuries for paramedics

Jul 13, 2017 1

The province is investing in new equipment to make paramedics work safer. Recognizing that repetitive patient lifting is one of the leading causes of injury to paramedics, the province is equipping more than 350 Alberta Health Services (AHS) ground ambulances with battery-powered power stretchers and load systems that can lift up to 317 kilograms (700 pounds) safely and without physical strain. […]

Locals recognized by Senator Black

Jul 13, 2017 3

Gib Boddez was one of two people selected from Morinville to receive the Senator’s Contribution Award.

The Award is in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the Town of Morinville community through volunteerism and civic engagement. The certificate and accompanying letter are signed by The Honourable Douglas Black, Q.C. Senator- Alberta.
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Cloth diaper rebate program proposed by FitzGerald

Jul 13, 2017 5

Administration will develop a cloth diaper rebate policy proposal set at a maximum payout of $1,000 following a motion from Councillor Brennan FitzGerald. The motion was made at council’s July 11 meeting, after a presentation from Morinville mother Jill Ladouceur was made at Council’s last Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting on June 20. […]

Sturgeon County and Morinville say they are closer to finalizing joint recreation centre Business Case

Jul 12, 2017 Comments Off

After working on a joint recreation facility business case since December of 2016, the Town of Morinville has announced Wednesday that they are closer to finalizing the document. […]

St. Jean Baptiste raising funds for Morinville Cemetery

Jul 11, 2017 1

Under the Cemeteries Act, there are two groups that can operate a cemetery – municipalities and religious organizations. Since the late 1800s, when Catholic settlers first came to the area, that service has been provided in Morinville by St. Jean Baptiste Church. Since 1976, they have provided the service for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. […]

Alberta RCMP to assist B.C. fire response

Jul 11, 2017 Comments Off

Forty Alberta RCMP Special Tactical Operations unit members will be in B.C. later this week to responding to a request for help from British Columbia RCMP. […]

Chamber gathers for golf

Jul 10, 2017 1

The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament was held Monday at the Cardiff Golf & Country Club. […]

Police focusing on young drivers this month

Jul 10, 2017 4

Alberta RCMP are reminding young drivers travelling on provincial roads and highways to exercise caution and avoid distractions. Police say July can be a dangerous one for motorists, especially young drivers who are most involved in fatal collisions during this month. […]

National Column: Ryerson, residential schools and the complicated nature of history

Jul 10, 2017 Comments Off

Should Toronto’s Ryerson University change its name out of respect for Indigenous people? The Ryerson Students’ Union says yes (although there are some hints it may be changing its mind). So does the school’s Indigenous Students Association. Other students are said to be split. […]

Talk of the Town

Jul 9, 2017 2

Above: For those wanting to see the Canada 150 mural, it is now hanging in the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. […]

Morinville RCMP investigate fatal collision in Sturgeon County

Jul 9, 2017 20

One person has died and another was critically injured in a single vehicle collision in Sturgeon County.

Morinville RCMP were dispatched to a collision on Range Road 245 near Township Road 561 in Sturgeon County at approximately 12:15 p.m. Sunday, July 9. […]