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Sturgeon County readying to show off its agricultural side

Jul 19, 2011 Comments Off

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… […]

Province issues Lyme disease warning

Jul 19, 2011 Comments Off

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… […]

Show ‘n’ Shine supports ALS Society of Alberta

Jul 18, 2011 2

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… […]

Vibration technology offers benefits for athletes and non-athletes alike

Jul 17, 2011 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – There’s a whole lot of shaking going on at Entheos Wellness Centre in Morinville these days, but the shaking isn’t to some old Jerry Lee Lewis tune – it’s the shaking of muscles belonging to people looking for better health. The local wellness centre offers its clients new and old an opportunity … […]

Monday Morning News – July 18 edition

Jul 17, 2011 Comments Off

The July 18 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… […]

Editorial: If a CAO falls in the forest does anyone hear why?

Jul 17, 2011 2

The big news last week for those of us who keep our ears to the track with respect to municipal politics is that Morinville turfed another Chief Administrative Officer. For those of you keeping track, that is something like three in the past five years… […]

Wrestling show promises to be event of the summer

Jul 17, 2011 1

By Étienne Thevou

Morinville – There will be plenty of action bouncing off the ropes this August when Force Pro wrestling comes to town with an evening of high-energy sports entertainment. A Show of Force, will take place at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Aug. 20 and promises two-hours of high-flying wrestling action from more than a dozen performers. While many of the names will be familiar to followers of Alberta’s pro wrestling scene, the banner under which they are assembled is new… […]

Cowboys and Aliens and comics coming to library

Jul 17, 2011 Comments Off

By Etienne Thevou

Morinville – The Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig summer blockbuster Cowboys and Aliens may be coming to area theatres July 29 but the man who co-wrote the graphic novel upon which the movie is based is coming to Morinville the night before… […]

Weekend food bank drive a success

Jul 17, 2011 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – The parking lot at Big Al’s landscaping supply yard saw a steady stream of vehicles Saturday afternoon, but not all of the vehicles were coming to haul away rock and gravel. Many had come to drop off food for the Morinville Food Bank Society. In total, 1,275 pounds of food were donated along with $150 in cash… […]

Morinville driver taking part in Eurasia Cup at Edmonton Indy Weekend

Jul 14, 2011 Comments Off

Submitted story and photos

Morinville – While drivers in the main event of the Edmonton Indy weekend come from all over the globe, it will be a field full of local drivers in the NASCC Eurasia Cup GT Invitational, which will be one of the weekend’s support races… […]

Town Council votes to end contract with CAO

Jul 14, 2011 21

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – While most town employees have been clearing out their desks in preparation for the temporary move to the Morinville Parish Hall; one Town employee cleaned out her desk for good Thursday afternoon. In a 4-2 vote late Wednesday afternoon, Morinville Town Council voted to terminate its contract with Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Edie Doepker… […]

Plan to convert old home to multi-family dwelling defeated by council

Jul 13, 2011 11

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A number of residents came out to a public hearing Tuesday night to express their displeasure at plans to level an historic home off Morinville’s downtown core to make way for a four-unit dwelling. That displeasure was recognized later in the evening when council voted unanimously against second reading of a rezoning bylaw that would allow it… […]

Community Standards Bylaw passes second reading

Jul 13, 2011 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Town Council gave unanimous second reading to Morinville’s Community Standards Bylaw Tuesday night, moving ahead on Councillor Paul Krauskopf’s desire to see higher fines for third time offenders. Council voted 6-1 in favour of an amendment to the fee schedule for fines… […]

Shipping container bylaw deferred over summer

Jul 12, 2011 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Sturgeon County – After passing first reading and going to a public hearing, a new bylaw to curb and control the use of shipping containers on County properties stalled heading into second and third reading… […]

County awards and presentations

Jul 12, 2011 Comments Off

Morinville Mayor Lloyd Bertschi (left) accepted a framed photograph from Sturgeon County Mayor Don Rigney July 12. the county photograph was presented in honour of the opening of the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. The framed photo was accompanied by … […]

Mayor’s golf tournament raises money for seniors and youth

Jul 12, 2011 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Sturgeon County – Area golfers who participated in June’s Sturgeon County Mayor’s Golf Tournament succeeded in more than just keeping par – they helped raise $28,000 for local senior and youth initiatives. County Mayor Don Rigney presented two cheques Tuesday morning, one to West Country Hearth in the amount of $4,063 and the other to the Sturgeon Foundation in the amount of $24,380… […]