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Police looking to catch change machine scammer

Morinville RCMP are investigating a three-month-old crime that occurred at Morinville Community High School.

On October 25th, 2016, money was stolen from a change machine located in the common area of the school.
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Morinville RCMP investigate Alexander hit and run

Morinville RCMP have received a complaint of a hit and run involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in a driveway of a residence on Alexander First Nation Reserve. The incident took place Nov. 26 at approximately 7:46 a.m. […]

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November is pedestrian safety month

Walking is part of a healthy lifestyle and is many Albertans’ primary form of transportation, particularly children and youth. In 2006, almost 40 per cent of the drivers in collisions involving a pedestrian failed to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. […]

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Highway 2 collision causes life-threatening injuries

A man was airlifted to hospital Friday afternoon after a collision on Highway 2.

Morinville RCMP and emergency services responded to a serious two motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Highway 2 near Township Road 564 in Sturgeon County around 4:45 p.m. Friday afternoon. […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Letter: August is Impaired Driving Awareness Month

If the police determine your ability to operate a vehicle has been impaired by alcohol or drugs, even if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is below .08, you can be charged criminally with impaired driving. […]

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Robbery at Champlain Pharmacy in Morinville

Morinville RCMP responded to an armed robbery at the Champlain Pharmacy IDA in Morinville at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning.

Police say a lone male entered the pharmacy wearing a black bandana, approached staff, and stated he had a knife in his pocket. […]

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Police investigate grab-and-run from Morinville Shell

On March 6th, 2016 at approximately 9:30 p.m. an unidentified male entered the Shell Gas Station located at 10609 100 Avenue in Morinville. The male walked around the store placing a pair of sunglasses onto his head and then walked up to the till and grabbed a tray of lottery tickets. […]

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Alexander Chief charged with sexual assault

On Mar. 4, 2016, Chief Kurt Burnstick of the Alexander First Nation was charged with one count of sexual assault. It is alleged that this assault was committed against an adult female who is known to Chief Burnstick. […]

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Buckle up in March or pay the consequences

Motorists who like to drive around town unencumbered by seat belts would be wise to buckle up, particularly this month.

March has been designated Occupant Restrain Month under the Alberta Traffic Safety Plan. Each month RCMP, Sheriffs, and their enforcement partners target a different aspect of traffic safety to educate the public. […]