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RCMP planning Aboriginal career presentation

May 21, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – The RCMP are looking to increase the number of Aboriginal members in their ranks to better represent the communities they police across the country. In 2013, 7.9 per cent of RCMP officers self identified as Aboriginal. They are looking to increase that number to 10 per cent or better, and will be holding an Aboriginal career presentation on May 28 at 6 p.m. at K Division Headquarters (11140 109th Street, Edmonton)… […]

May long weekend sees four fatalities provincially

May 21, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Police report there were four traffic fatalities over the Victoria Day long weekend. These fatalities occurred in the Two Hills, Picture Butte, Vulcan and Westlock policing areas. .. […]

Column: Joe Morinville

May 20, 2014 4

Got quite the email from someone the other week what was pretty hot under the collar about my latest column I wrote on my birthday. I say someone cause they didn’t sign their name at all to their email. Anyway… […]

May 21 Print Edition download

May 20, 2014 Comments Off

Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, and in 1200 rural mailboxes Wednesday as well. […]

The Week in Photos

May 19, 2014 Comments Off

by Lucie Roy and Stephen Dafoe

The week of May 12 to 18 was a busy one in Morinville. Here is a portion of what our cameras caught last week. Be sure to follow The Morinville News on Facebook for more photos and photo galleries of local events…. […]

Aspen residents get theatrical

May 19, 2014 Comments Off

Lucie Roy photos

The Aspen Drama Club put on a production of The Goat Who Hated Easter by Mary Engquist May 15. The comedic skit was produced and directed by Aspen Recreation Aide Patti McLelland. Cast members included Vera Uchacz as Mama Duck… […]

New GiveBlood App makes saving lives even easier

May 19, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Morinville – Canadian Blood Services (CBS) has gone digital in its goal to make giving blood easier. The organization recently launched their new GiveBlood application, available through the Apple App Store and Google Play. The app lets would-be donors find, book and schedule a blood donation appointment in their calendar and to share that information with friends on social media. Additionally, the app tracks the number of donations the donor has made, and provides information on donor eligibility and other information. CBS sees the app as a first step to make it easier for donors to interact with the organization online.,, […]

Festival going to the dogs, cats … and hamsters

May 19, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Morinville – Sponsors Champion Petfoods and Noah’s Ark Pets and Supplies are teaming up this year to bring a wide range of animal activities to this year’s St. Jean Baptiste Festival. Organizer Tammy Frieze said in addition to the Hamster Races … […]

Cooking and canning classes taking people back to their roots

May 19, 2014 Comments Off

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Morinville Community Gardens, Morinville Farmers’ Market, and Sobeys Morinville are doing a little cross pollinating this summer to help people learn about preparing and preserving foods the way people did years ago… […]

Horse before the cart approach to photo enforcement review

May 14, 2014 9

To the Mayor, Council, and fellow citizens

After attending the council meeting last night (13 May 2014), I have some concerns with regards to the review schedule presented to council by Mr. Schaefer. My biggest concern and one which should concern us all is no formal public consultation until after the enforcement contract is awarded. I would compare this to tendering a bid for a contractor to build a house with no blueprints, you don’t know what you’re going to get. … […]

Letter: Police reminding residents to lock up their cars

May 14, 2014 Comments Off

The Morinville RCMP would like to advise its citizens that there have been a number of complaints recently of thefts from Motor Vehicles in Morinville and the surrounding area. In 2013 there were 137 complaints of theft from vehicles reported in the detachment area… […]

MCHS students show off their SKILLS

May 14, 2014 2

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville Community High School sent two competitors to this year’s Skills Alberta competition held May 14 and 15 in Edmonton. The annual competition pits the province’s best students in a number of trades and skills against one another in a two-day competition. Alyson Benson is competing for the third time in the Graphic Design category and Samantha Ringuette will represent the school in Photography for the second time. Both students are hoping for a win in their respective SKILLS division, a victory that would send them on to national competition in Toronto June 4 to 7… […]

Bike ride pedals on in memory of fallen Morinville resident

May 14, 2014 Comments Off

by Stephen Dafoe with files from Lucie Roy

Morinville – It has been many years since Roger Champagne was gunned down in Las Vegas by a man looking to feed his drug habit, but the Morinville man – well known for his dedication to the community – has never been forgotten by friends, family or the hundreds of Morinville Community High School (MCHS) students who have taken part in an annual mountain bike journey that carries his name… […]

Letter: Hockey arena or regional recreation facility – SO many questions – so little time!

May 14, 2014 Comments Off

I would like to thank our Council for the Open House held on April 28th. It was good to see more people attending this and sharing their views. Also, I would like to thank the group who prepared the Feasibility Study as this document actually included nasty topics such as – ‘capital costs’; ‘operating costs’; ‘revenue generation’ ‘cost overruns or deficits’ and not just the community wants and desires…. […]

Dr. Oz Column: The secret of sticking with exercise: Pleasure, not pain

May 14, 2014 Comments Off

by Michel Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D.

It slims your hips, flattens your belly, boosts your spirits and, according to a recent study that had us cheering loudly, packs a longevity bonus as powerful as drugs for people living with heart disease, diabetes or the aftermath of a stroke. We’re talking about the amazing benefits of physical activity… […]

RCMP unveils Annual Performance Plan

May 14, 2014 Comments Off

by Calli Stromner

Morinville – Local Mounties will be focusing on three top priorities for the next 12 months after Council approved the Morinville detachment’s Annual Performance Plan. In addition to their regular duties, local constables also plans to target traffic safety and property crime, as well as beef up its image in the community with more engagement activities… […]