Editor’s note: We have received a number of letters regarding the latest developments on the Morinville Public School issue. We have combined all of today’s letters into one entry. Many are open letters to the Minister of Education… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Promises of a non-faith-based school in Morinville this fall have fallen apart, parents choosing the option were told Monday afternoon. Sturgeon school Division (SSD), who were selected by Greater St. Albert Catholic School Regional (GSCRD) to offer the program in Morinville, met with parents Monday afternoon to tell them plans had hit a snag… […]
Photo gallery by Lucie Roy
Legal – Rain and the threat of rain may have shifted much of this year’s Fête au Village indoors, but the inclement weather did not dampen the spirits of the crowds who came out for the annual event… […]
The July 25 edition of Monday Morning News hits store shelves and restaurant counters Monday morning. This week’s edition is 24-pages of Morinville News and views. This week’s issue contains the following news stories…
When the topic of how money is spent by council in this community comes up, it is often the big items that take the forefront: $11 million for a Community Cultural Centre, $3.5 million for a new town hall, nearly a million bucks for a bunch of new town employees. Sometimes the discussion, particularly among some business owners in town, centres on how much money seems to be spent outside the community for everything… […]
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Morinville – The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce will be hitting the links Sept. 9 at the Cardiff Golf and Country Club during their annual golf tournament and barbecue and organizers are excited about the possibilities… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – As a lawyer, Wayne Peterson is accustomed to the rhythm of a judge’s gavel, but lately the Morinville barrister is moving to the beat of a different drummer – a literal one. Peterson has given over a part of his studio loft apartment to a drum kit, keyboard, mixing board and plenty or amps and microphone stands, all arranged for area residents to jam with or without him… […]
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Morinville – Friday’s heavy downpour made for a tense situation and some cross departmental cooperation at the Morinville Parish Hall.
The abundance of rain resulted in a steady flow of water into the basement of the Parish Hall where the Town of Morinville and library have set up quarters while renovations are done to Civic Plaza… […]
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Morinville – A six-foot tall fence was erected in front of Civic Plaza on 100 Street Thursday, a harbinger of the work that is set to begin in earnest Monday morning when St. Albert-based Synergy Building Solutions starts demolishing the interior of the 40-year old building in preparation for a new town hall and library facility… […]
By Étienne Thevou
Legal – There’s plenty to do this weekend with a first rate festival and annual bike ride filling the weekend and the County with activity.
Francophone culture will be celebrated Friday and Saturday with Legal’s annual Fête au Village… […]
Dear Editor:
I am writing this letter to you as a voice for Canadians in this country. The recent news coverage of infected blacklegged ticks in Alberta is just the tip of the iceberg. I am a Canadian who has contracted Lyme disease in this country. I am only one of thousands of Canadians suffering from this insidious disease contracted right here in our country… […]
Dear Editor:
Since the beginnings of this province, Alberta’s family farmers have found security and prosperity through working together, not against each other. It’s a heritage and culture of co-operation that all Albertans can admire and learn from… […]
By Étienne Thevou
Morinville – A small group of six Smith Music students have been hunkered down in the 100 street studio this week working on notes, rhythms and tunes to blend them into some sweet sounds in time for an open concert Friday night. As is so often the case when Smith Music students take to the stage, the admission is free so long as you bring a little something along for the Morinville Food Bank Society… […]
By Étienne Thevou
Sturgeon County – With an emphasis on value-added agriculture over the past few years, Sturgeon County is getting ready to show people just how diverse agricultural life has become. The 2011 Agricultural Service Board Tour and Awards Dinner take place Aug. 4, and will once again offer interested parties an opportunity to spend the day touring an interesting spectrum of County agriculture, capped with a dinner and celebration of Sturgeon County’s heritage and excellence in the evening… […]
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Edmonton – Although there have been no reported human cases of Lyme disease this year, five ticks have tested positive this year for Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The ticks were found on four dogs and a cat in the Calgary and Edmonton areas, and were submitted to Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) for testing by veterinarians… […]
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Morinville – Bumper-to-Bumper is a well-known spot to go to when parts wear out and need replacing, but the fundraising efforts of the local parts store will now be used to replace worn out equipment used by people with ALS… […]
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