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County could face 6.2 per cent tax increase

Dec 5, 2010 2

By Stephen Dafoe

Sturgeon County – The County’s proposed 2011 budget ended up very close to where it began when three full days of budget deliberations closed Friday afternoon. Originally suggested as a 6.1 per cent tax increase when the initial discussions began Nov. 19; the final proposed figures ended up at 6.2 per cent at the end of discussions Dec. 3. The tax increase had rose as high at 10.24 per cent during Council’s discussions of next year’s budget, but was trimmed back down Friday.

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Survey shows County residents want more amenities and programs

Nov 28, 2010 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Sturgeon County – Representatives from RC Strategies presented Sturgeon County Council with the findings of a needs assessment study they conducted on the County’s behalf earlier this year. The approximately $50,000 study took stock of existing recreational facilities and programs in Sturgeon County and neighbouring communities, assessing the strengths and weaknesses based on what County residents are using and would use if it were available to them.

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County settles on Heartland Transmission Project message

Nov 23, 2010 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Sturgeon County – Less than a month after committing up to $400,000 to participate in the Alberta Utility Commission’s (AUC) quasi-judicial hearing set to take place in the spring of 2011, Sturgeon County Council voted 5-1 Tuesday morning in favour of accepting recommendations as to what its … […]

Landfill rezoning set to go before public hearing

Nov 23, 2010 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Sturgeon County – County Council gave unanimous first reading to a bylaw that would rezone the Roseridge Regional Waste Management Facility to Specific Development Control District Ten from its current Intermunicipal Fringe A designation.

The County’s Land Usage Bylaw does not make provision for the operation of a waste management facility on lands designated Intermunicipal Fringe A, a situation … […]

Green TRIP project put on hold

Nov 9, 2010 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Sturgeon County – County Council voted 6-1 Tuesday in favour of holding off on a proposed Green TRIP application with the City of Fort Saskatchewan … […]

County to look for other ways to fund expanded fire services

Nov 9, 2010 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Sturgeon County – Sturgeon Valley residents are in favour of improving the level of fire protection service available to them but are not as eager to foot the bill for it, according to data compiled over the summer … […]

Third quarter crime rate at acceptable levels

Nov 9, 2010 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com staff

Sturgeon County – Morinville RCMP Staff Sergeant Mac Richards attended County Council Tuesday morning, presenting a picture of crime in Sturgeon County that is at or below the average levels seen over the past three years … […]

County Council moving forward with parking bylaw

Nov 9, 2010 1

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Sturgeon County – Council gave unanimous approval to first reading of a parking bylaw for Sturgeon County during its Nov. 9 regular meeting.

The proposed bylaw is a response to a Cardiff Pittsburgh resident who brought her concerns to County Council during its Aug. 24 meeting … […]

Fire Department gets its million dollar baby

Nov 7, 2010 5

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By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Current and former firefighters gathered together with local politicians and members of the public at the Morinville Fire Department Saturday afternoon for the arrival of Morinville’s new $1.2 million ladder and pumper truck.

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Council and residents clash over AUMA spending

Nov 1, 2010 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Legal – Council Chambers played home to a sometimes heated exchange between Legal Council and Legal residents Jeannie and Dan Charrois. At issue was the approximate $7,650 being spent to send the whole of council and some administrative staff to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association conference and trade show in Edmonton later this month.

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Guest Editorial: Division 5 candidate Joe Milligan

Oct 11, 2010 1

By Joe Milligan

It is an honour to participate in the Sturgeon County election campaign. I have enjoyed serving for the past three years and hope I can do so again. One of the things I enjoyed most was meeting and working with many citizens in Division 5. Together we have made life in our community better … […]

Candidates have two weeks left to make their case

Oct 4, 2010 Comments Off

MorinvilleNews.com Editorial By Stephen Dafoe About a week into the municipal campaign period, a friend of mine made the statement […]

The weekend ahead in community events

Sep 30, 2010 Comments Off

By Étienne Thevou

If you are a candidate for elected office, your Saturday is probably tied up ringing doorbells and talking to voters. But if you are not on the campaign trail, there is plenty of opportunities to take in a little culture and fun this weekend … […]

County approves intervention program funding

Sep 28, 2010 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Sturgeon County – Council unanimously approved granting $5,000 to the Sturgeon Family Violence Intervention Program. The grant will assist the Sturgeon Family Violence Team in covering a $10,000 operating budget shortfall for program sessions starting in October and running until February of 2011 … […]

Sturgeon County to partner with Westlock and Athabasca

Sep 28, 2010 Comments Off

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Sturgeon County – With the expiration of the North West Alliance Conservation Initiative (NWACI) at the end of December, Sturgeon County Council voted 6-1 to enter into a similar arrangement with Westlock and Athabasca Counties.
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Sturgeon County offers up a bounty this weekend

Sep 27, 2010 Comments Off

By Étienne Thevou

Bon Accord – Sturgeon County is teaming up with Travel Alberta and Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm for a celebration of local cuisine and art this Saturday. Called the Sturgeon County Bounty, the economic development initiative is a one-day festival where … […]