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Editorial & Opinion

Ask-A-Candidate Question 25

QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE SCHOOL MAYORAL AND COUNCIL CANDIDATES

The shutting down of the transit link to St. Albert was a poor decision for the residents of out town. Ridership of the bus link was poor but that was entirely due […]

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Local News

Urbaniak pleads guilty to second degree murder

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Edmonton – Morinville resident James Urbaniak made an appearance in Queen’s Bench Court in Edmonton Thursday, pleading guilty to second degree murder for the Apr. 29, 2009 murder of his common-law wife Jessica Martel.

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Editorial & Opinion

Voter displeased with incumbent’s tact

I was at the Forum on October 13th in Morinville. I was honestly impressed by what was spoken by you, your knowledge, your experience, your charisma, the way you answered questions. I do however think that it is disrespectful of you to … […]

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Morinville News

Residents question candidates at driveway forum

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Twelve of Morinville’s 15 mayoral, council and school trustee candidates braved a chilly evening to gather in a South Glens driveway Tuesday night, answering questions from about two dozen residents of the roughly 280-home subdivision located southeast of Morinville proper. Candidates Lucie Roy, Ben Van De Walle and Kerry Knight did not attend, although Knight sent regrets that she was double booked that evening.
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Local News

New business a family affair

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – After taking over the Ice Hut earlier this year, it didn’t take Monty and Shelley Wilson long to expand into other opportunities to provide Morinville residents with ice cream treats year round. The couple recently took over the former Morinville Cafe & Christian Bookstore location on 104 Street to open Best Friends Ice Cream Bar and More.
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Editorial & Opinion

Ask-A-Candidate Question 22

QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE SCHOOL TRUSTEECANDIDATES

I would have chosen a non-faith based school if one was available in Morinville. The closest alternative is Sturgeon School Division. I researched attending a school out of my town. The Alberta School Choice Policy allows parents to register their children across districts. However, if a school has reached its maximum enrollment I am not permitted to register […]

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Local Sports

CJHL Standings heading into the weekend

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Heading into the Thanksgiving long weekend, teams in the CJHL’s west and east divisions have six games under their skates so far this season.

The Morinville Jets have pulled away from a slow season start to leading the league in goals. The Junior B … […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Ask-A-Candidate Question 21

QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE MAYORAL AND COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Can you tell me any future plans that will promote user friendliness and accessibility for people with disabilities or mobility impairments?

In an attempt to support the local economy, I brought my family member into [a local business] and it was not accessible. […]

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Local News

Bicycle safety leads to recognition

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Riding around town on his bicycle, nine-year-old Ryan Flemming was recently stopped by Morinville Peace Officer Alaeddine. But the officer wasn’t stopping the youth to give him a lecture; he was stopping … […]

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Arts & Culture

Caviar Players ready to open auditions for musical

By Étienne Thevou

Morinville – Although their next production is said to be a hilarious romp through Sherwood Forest, the Morinville-based Caviar Players are looking to roam throughout Sturgeon County looking for cast members for the spring production.
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Editorial & Opinion

Ask-A-Candidate Question 11

QUESTION ADDRESSED TO MORINVILLE COUNCIL AND MAYORAL CANDIDATES

The 100 Street / Cardiff Road / Highway 2 intersection is now a genuine safety hazard. South Glens is completed, Cardiff is growing, and the southbound turn onto Highway 2 is most often a half-blind turn when traffic is in the slowdown lane. I have read the 2004 Transportation Master Plan on the town website in detail, and this intersection was seen as a major safety priority, and absolutely nothing has been done in the six years since. […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Ask-A-Candidate Question 10

Local business has been a hot topic of discussion recently. Namely, the lack thereof and/or the poor support a lot of them get. How do you feel we should address this issue and should it not start with the Town itself? […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Ask-A-Candidate Question 9

A recent article in this publication stated that the photo radar contractor racked up 8,662 tickets (56% of them from out of town) for a total of $1, 088, 534 in fines!. Seeing as how the population of Morinville is only 6,775, how can anyone in their right mind expect … […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Ask-A-Candidate Question 8

The transit service that was offered by Town of Morinville, through contract with the City of St. Albert was cancelled in the spring due to low ridership. This lack of ridership may have been due to lack of promotion of the service as well as possible inconvenient times of the service being offered, once early … […]