Local News
Police briefs
A Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch email of Apr. 14 indicates an active amount of files in the County for the first quarter of 2015. […]
Columns
Column: ‘World class’ spill response is anything but
This country just received a bracing environmental wake-up call.
It has led to understandable anger on our West Coast, some very blunt political finger pointing and has shone a light on federal cutbacks, which critics believe endanger some of the most pristine waters and parkland in Canada. […]
Legal
Sturgeon School Division gets update on school space and sites
Sturgeon School Division Superintendent Dr. Michele Dick provided an update on six modulars approved for Morinville Public School and one for Sturgeon Heights School. Both projects will not get started until the end of the shool year because of usage of the area by children. […]
Arts & Culture
Volunteers recognized in eight categories of volunteerism
The community got the jump on Volunteer Appreciation Week (Apr. 12-18) with their annual Volunteer Appreciation Night, held at the Morinville Community Cultural centre Apr. 9. The evening event combined a Mediterranean meal catered by the Green Bean, entertainment by the Morinville Minstrels, the McDonald sisters and Dance Connections, as well as the handing out of awards in eight categories. […]
Legal
Legal Robbery leads police to Barrhead and arrests
Members of the Northern Alberta Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence in Barrhead, Alberta Apr. 10 at 11:20 a.m.
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Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Re our Apr. 8 editorial on volunteer recognition
After reading the editorial on unrecognized volunteers in your April 8th edition, I have to admit I felt adequately chastised and disheartened at the lack of people stepping up to nominate the plethora of deserving volunteers in our community. I am ashamed to admit that though my intention for nominations was good, it lacked sufficient follow through in a timely manner. Yes, the proverbial ball was dropped. I am sad that so many of these incredibly hardworking and kind-hearted community helpers did not get the chance at the recognition they so deserve. […]
Legal
Legal Fire Chief reappointed
The Legal Fire Department held its election in March and Fire Chief Tracy Roulston has again elected the chief and Lorne Witter returns for his second term as the Deputy Fire Chief. […]
Columns
Column: A question of judgment
We’re a long way from any verdict in the Mike Duffy trial, but two days into court proceedings, common sense and accountability are already down for the count. […]
Local News
Town of Legal Council Briefs
The Town of Legal held their regular Council Meeting Apr. 7, a day later than normal due to the Easter long weekend. A number of items were discussed and decided upon. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: Is a curfew the answer to stopping bad behaviour?
The recent rash of vandalism at St. Jean Baptist Church and other buildings in downtown Morinville had many people shaking their digital fists at “those damned kids” and their idle ways. Although there is no evidence as to the age of the culprits, the finger was immediately wagged at teens. Regardless of the age, an act of vandalism so early in the spring undoubtedly has some residents thinking – what’s the summer going to be like with respect to property crimes? […]
Morinville News
Three running in Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock, but nominations are still open
Above from left: Maureen Kubinec, PC; Tristan Turner, NDP; Glenn van Dijken, Wildrose are the three candidates for Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock. by […]
Local News
Police looking for help in Legal Esso robbery
One male wearing sunglasses and a handkerchief covering his face entered the gas station, approached the lone male staff member and demanded money while armed with a shotgun. The suspect stole approximately $400 dollars in cash and $200 dollars in cigarettes. The suspect left the scene in a green two door car. […]
Local News
Annual Morinville News Baby Crawl getting ready to burn up the carpet
The cool ice may be out of the Ray McDonald Sports Center for another season, but the action is about to heat up next weekend at the Morinville District Chamber of Commerce Leap Into Spring Expo. […]
Morinville News
Leap in to Spring Expo launches next weekend at arena
The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to open the gates for their annual trade show, which will take over the Ray McDonald Sports Center Apr. 17 to 19. The show is operating once again under its Leap into Spring Expo name, but will continue the long-standing tradition of combining local and regional businesses and organizations with plenty of entertainment and a special door prize. […]
Morinville News
Column: Joe Morinville
Got back from Arizona to find a lot of things have changed in Morinville and in the province of Alberta, too. Decide to go away for the better part of the winter, and things seem to have fallen apart without me. Guess things just run better when Joe’s around. […]
Columns
Editorial: Volunteers left unrecognized – again
The Morinville News understands the importance of volunteers to the vibrancy of our community. That’s why each year we write an article or two to let our readers know it is time to nominate people for the various levels of volunteer awards. It’s why each year we take pictures of the people being recognized and publish them online and in print. It’s why we have chosen to create our an award in memory of one of our greatest volunteers — Paul Krauskopf.
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