Local News
Boersma Morinville’s new mayor
The shape of Morinville Town Council has shifted dramatically following this year’s civic election. […]
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Local News
Turner seeking second term as Morinville’s Mayor
Barry Turner is making a bid for another term as Morinville’s Mayor. He announced Tuesday, Aug. 17 that he has filed to run again, having served as Mayor for the past four years. The date for the Morinville Council election is October 18. […]
Local News
Sarah Hall looking for seat on Morinville’s Council
There’s another name to add to the list of those running for Council in Morinville this fall: Sarah Hall. The first-time candidate said she had been thinking about making the jump into local politics since about four years ago when she started to become more engaged in the community. […]
Local News
Lawrence Giffin running for Morinville Council
During the last municipal election in 2013, Lawrence Giffin was unsuccessful in his bid to win a seat on Morinville’s Council. During the 2017 election, however, Giffin is hoping to turn that all around. […]
Morinville News
Luker to seek a Council seat
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – A local businesswoman, substitute teacher, community volunteer and mother of two is running for a seat on Morinville Town Council. Jackie Luker, who ran in the 2010 general election and 2012 by-election, is taking another crack at a seat on Council.
“It’s just a desire to be part of that whole process,” Luker said of running a third time. “I want to make a difference from what I can do. I have a very strong belief in what community is. To me, small towns are what make Canada great. You need a small town with a community feel so that people get involved. I want to be part of that process to get people involved in Morinville.”… […]
Morinville News
Former Councillor Joseph Trapani to run again
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Former Councillor Joseph Trapani will be running for a Council seat in the 2013 election. A resident of Morinville since 1996, Trapani is a widower with two children, Jessica 23 and Christopher 22. Trapani was first elected to Council by acclamation in 2007. He lost his mayoral bid against incumbent Lloyd Bertschi in 2010 by a 141-vote margin.
Trapani said he believes those who run for office should do so for the good of the town and not for their own agenda or future political ambitions. “You have to love and care about the Town of Morinville and not be afraid to tell the world that you are from Morinville and are proud of it,” Trapani said. “Be a candidate because you care and not because it would look good on your resume.” … […]
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: 22-days to decide
A week into the bi-election campaign, if one can truly call it a campaign, and we are faced with picking one of six candidates to fill one seat for one year and one month. While it is certain the province will make municipal terms four year terms by the next election, we understand Minister Griffith does not have the authority to… […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter to the editor: Reader concerned about voter turnout
Next, congratulations to Mayor Lloyd Bertschi and to the six councillors. Having read all the articles that have been written in Morinvillenews.com and attending the All-Candidates Forum, I believe that all 10 people who ran for councillors should be congratulated for coming forward and hope those that didn’t win will come forward again in the next election.
Editorial & Opinion
Letter to the editor: Candidate offers her thanks
Regardless of the outcome on Monday I just wanted to thank my friends and family for being supportive of my decision to run for town council. I would also like to thank Morinvillenews.com for the extensive … […]
Editorial & Opinion
For the love of democracy, go drag someone to the polls
MorinvilleNews.com Editorial
By Stephen Dafoe
I was sitting on my neighbour’s porch a couple weeks ago having a chat. Naturally, the topic of the election came up and I learned that she had never voted in her entire life. The conversation drifted on to other topics, but about a week ago I was back on the porch having a coffee and asked her what she was doing Oct. 18.
Editorial & Opinion
Morinville candidates wrap up their campaigns
ARTICLE CONTAINS AUDIO AND VIDEO SEGMENTS
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Morinville – Candidates were out over the weekend using a variety of methods to get their message out. Individual candidates went door to door, jogged through the streets in campaign t-shirts, stood on the side of the road playing air guitar and one used telephone auto diallers to mechanically make their pitch.
Editorial & Opinion
Ask-A-Candidate Question 28
QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE COUNCIL AND MAYORAL CANDIDATES
During the all candidate forum I heard the majority of the discussion and questions around youth, teens and young families. Having studied demographics many times during my working career and looking around in Morinville, I would estimate that the “senior” group will soon equal if not surpass the young families. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Ask-A-Candidate Question 27
QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Out of the 15 candidates running in the election, seven (Thiessen, Radford, Turnbull, [Luker-]Chevalier, Pattison, Trapani and Bertschi) used the local sign shops. One (Roy) made her own. Nine (Thiessen, Radford, Turnbull, [Luker-]Chevalier, Pattison, Krauskopf, Roy, Trapani and Bertschi) used the local printing store [for other materials]… […]
Editorial & Opinion
Guest Editorial: mayoral candidate Lloyd Bertschi
Editor’s Note: In the interest of providing our readers with a forum whereby they can hear from and connect with […]
Editorial & Opinion
Ask-A-Candidate Question 23
What are your thoughts on the percentage of Town of Morinville Employees that do not reside in Morinville – Contracted and full time employees? How do you think … […]
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: Lack of time is no excuse
By Stephen Dafoe
“They’re all the same, these politicians. They make promises and then don’t keep them. So my vote really doesn’t matter. Besides, I simply don’t follow it all and really don’t know who stands for what.”
Sound familiar?
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