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Morinville Council briefs

By Morinville News Staff

Deputy Mayor sworn in

Councillor Nicole Boutestein was sworn in as Deputy Mayor by Legislative Officer Jennifer Maskoske Oct. 23. Boutestein will serve as Morinville’s Deputy Mayor until Apr. 23, 2013 and replaces Councillor David Pattison whose term of office expired Tuesday… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Letter: Budget or Budge It?

‘Tis Budget Season.

Could some upfront data provide a comparative frame of reference for Morinvillians before the dance of the details and priorities begins? Could this comparative data be widely shared in the local media as a starting point for citizen debate? Would some driving questions help ‘budge’ the process in the direction of some clear targets from the outset?… […]

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Businesses and developers to pay same rates in 2013

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Business owners and those who develop properties in Morinville will pay the same rates in 2013 that they paid in 2012 after Council voted unanimously to maintain the status quo. Councillors had the opportunity to vote on maintaining the price of business licenses and Planning and Development fees during two separate requests for decision presented at the Oct. 9 council meeting… […]

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Councillor Sheldon Fingler sworn in [VIDEO]

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Just prior to his first council meeting, Morinville Town Council’s newest member was sworn in by Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Maureen Kubinec… […]

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Fire training facility amendment passes third reading

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville –Town Council gave unanimous second and third reading to a bylaw that will allow town property to be used for a new joint training facility for Morinville and St. Albert firefighters. Council had previously given thumbs up Aug. 28 to allow the Morinville Fire Department to enter into a joint use agreement with their St. Albert counterparts,.. […]

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Council gives first reading of bylaw to allow community garden expansion

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – An expansion to the Morinville Community Garden moved a little closer to reality Mar. 13 after Council gave unanimous first reading to a bylaw that removes the Municipal Reserve designation from the land the Town is setting aside for the garden… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Editorial: Be heard or be taxed

It’s budget time in Morinville and rather than decide how our money is going to be spent, our elected officials are leaving those decision up to us. They’re going to hold a couple open houses this week, bus in seniors and hire babysitters so mom and dad can come to see our politicians and tax dollars in action… […]

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Morinville Council removes Champion tax incentive

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A $60,000 tax break offered to Champion back in 2009 as an incentive to clear the air on its odour problem was removed from the table by Morinville Town Council Tuesday night. Council voted unanimously to a motion made by Councillor Lisa Holmes to withdraw the offer of a $15,000 per annum tax break over a four-year period… […]

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Afghanistan veterans honoured

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Clear skies and perfect weather made for a good day to honour local Afghanistan veterans. Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 176 hosted an Afghanistan Veterans Appreciation Day Aug. 21, recognizing the sacrifices of all who have served with a particular focus on local veterans… […]

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Letter: Wake up residents of the Town of Morinville

Dear residents:

Are you aware that the Town Council just approved a debenture bylaw borrowing up to $2,675,000 to upgrade the Civic Centre? As we all know construction costs only go upwards and my guess is that the actual amount borrowed will be greater than the $2,675,000… […]

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Ask-A-Candidate Question 3

1/ Given the large residential population and attempt to showcase Morinville as a friendly clean place to live, what would you do regarding the foul odour currently being produced by the Morinville dog food plant? Would you be in support of a strong air quality bylaw … […]