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Sept. 21, 2016ISSN 2291-2738Vol. 6 — Issue 37 Your Community — Your Community News — MorinvilleNews.comThey’re ready to runMorinville Public School students Reese Klettke,Brooke Friesen, and Kassidy Alley-Buchner wereready for the Terry Fox Run Sept. 13.- Lucie Roy PhotoBringingcomfort toyour home.Bringingplumbing - heating - air conditioningFor the peace of mindcomfort thattocomes with quiet,dependable warmth andenergy efficiency that canyour home.For the peace ofmindyou money, discoversavethat comes with quiet, systems.Comfortmakerdependable warmth andenergy efficiency that cansave you money, discover Air Conditioning & HeatingComfortmaker systems.Air Conditioning & HeatingThe mood was tense in Morinville’s Council Chambersduring a public hearing Sept. 13.The hearing was on proposed new zoning for anempty lot on 100 Avenue and 107 Street, where achurch once stood.The St. Andrews Anglican Church, who is still thelandowner, has an offer on the property and is lookingto sell. However, there is a catch—the buyers want theland zoned to allow for future commercial developmentthat could be considered discretionary; for example,a gas station, restaurant, or liquor store. Ultimately, itwould mean more pressure from traffic in an alreadybusy intersection.In their presentation to Council, the Town’sAdministration indicated they do support redevelopmentof the property, but added they were looking for,“guidance from Council on what would be appropriatefor the site.”When the floor opened up for comment from thepublic, residents had a lot to say. Most, if not all,talked (sometimes shouted) about safety there, or lackthereof.10aildetrrantycertificate fors.waails.eeTimely registrationrequired.See warrantywcertificatearra fordetails and restrictions.ntySby Jennifer LavalleeMorinville News CorrespondentSMorinville requesting two new sets oftraffic lights after tense public hearingeecertificate fordet10Timely registration required.See warranty certificate fordetails and restrictions. 2014 International Comfort Products 2014 International Comfort ProductsPurchase a Comformaker Home System fromQuinn’s Plumingand receive a FREE. HomePurchasea ComformakerMatt Meunier, who’s family’s business, the Shell gasstation, also located at 100 Avenue and 107 Street,said, “we all know there’s safety concerns at thisintersection.” He also described later in a statementhanded out to the press, what he calls, numerousunsafe crossings and risky traffic maneuvers in thatarea.Allowing the land to be rezoned, which could mean afuture discretionary business (and thus increase traffic),will only add to the problem, he argued.The Morinville Chamber of Commerce took issue withthe proposed zoning change as well; Simon Boersma,the Chamber’s President, said adding more traffic in andout of that intersection would only cause a bottleneckin a busy part of town that is already dangerous forpedestrians.Boersma also feared the increased traffic wouldtrigger the need for a proposed roundabout, which couldcost the Town’s taxpayers (residents and businesses)big bucks, which would include not only money for theinfrastructure but the cost to expropriate land around itas well.Quinn’s Pluming and receivORWi-Fi FocusPROThermostatFor over 40 years!ORHW265/225 Whole-HouseBypass HumidifierTel: (780) 939-4217780.939.4217Plumbing & Heating Ltd.9923-101 Street, Morinville, AB T8R allQuinns.comThermostatBypaFor over 40 years!Plumbing & Heating Ltd.Tel: (780)9923-101 Street, Mowww.quinnsLessonsInstrumentsRecordingDJ & LivePerforming- Story continued on Page 13Linda Getzlaf Getz You Moving!Real Estate Each Of ce Independently Owned and Operated780-690-3861Bus: 780-939-1111MorinvilleNews.comCall and ask for me personallyfor your free home evaluationIRP APPROVED AGENTSeptember 21, 2016 Page 1
Above: The new logo for the Morinville Youth Loft. Right: Sami Luomala was one of threeyouth to speak about the positive benefits of participation in youth programing.Opposite Page: Youth Worker Erin Debusschere provides info on youthprograming.- Lucie Roy PhotosMorinville Youth Centrelaunches new nameby Lucie RoyMorinville News CorrespondentSept. 13 was the Launch day for the new location, new name, new look andnew logo for the Morinville Youth Centre.Youth Worker Erin Debusschere made the unveil and presentation before morethan 50 youth joined by Mayor Lisa Holmes, Deputy Mayor Brennan FitzGerald, andCouncillors Nicole Boutestein and Stephen Dafoe.The youth centre was originally located across from the arena. Now called MorinvilleYouth Loft (M.Y. Loft), it is located in the atrium of the Morinville Community CulturalCentre.“M.Y. (Morinville Youth) Loft is a place where anyone can relax and fully expressPlease contact us atCAREERS@CHAMPIONPETFOODS.COMPage 2 September 21, 2016MorinvilleNews.com
[themselves] without fear of being made to feeluncomfortable, unwelcome, or unsafe on accountof their race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, cultural background,religious affiliation, age, or physical or mentalability,” Debusschere said.Three youth: Sami Luomala, Ana Bochar andTaras Shevchuk spoke at the presentation ontheir positive experience at the Loft.Youth Outreach workers Brekk-lyn Holterhusand Christine Ryvers provided assistance duringthe launch event with snacks and refreshments.The Junior Youth Program was launched Sept.13 for Grades 3 to 5. It will run on Mondays from3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.The Senior Youth Program has new extendedhours. Grades 6 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and has four differentprograms to draw on different youth interests.Contact community services for moreinformation.Reuse It or“Loose It”Saturday, Sept. 24,2016 - Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.County recognizes its volunteersOn Wednesday night more than 250 residents of Sturgeon County, representing more than 50Community Volunteer Organizations, gathered at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre forthe Sturgeon Proud Awards Night.Presentations took place for Building Blocks of the Community Award, Outstanding Volunteersfor 2015, 100 Year Farm Family Award and the Farm & Acreage Beautification Awards.The Building Blocks of the Community Award was presented to Danielle Reed and to SturgeonComposite High School teacher Darwin Krips. The Acreage Award was presented to Cynthia &Maurice Lafleche and the Farmstead Award to Eileen & Oskar Pretzlaf. The 100 Year Farm Familywas the Verbeek family.The seventeen Outstanding Volunteers of the Year were Robert Altmiks, Lance Anderson-Croft,Romeo Ethier, John Danake, Joan Dutton, Dave Falls, Mary Giguere, Jill Kropp, Myron Magera,Shallen Moore,Chris Moore, Gary Pool, Marlin Richuk, Rene Victoor, Janet and Ryan Vranas, andCheri Wilson.- Lucie Roy Photoadditional information, call PublicWorks at 780.939.2590.Knit Wits - Tuesday,Sept. 27 - 6:30 to 8 p.m.Location: Skyline Ball Diamonds (10510-107 Street)Residents are invited to set “loose” items no longerwanted or needed (but still useable) by bringing themto a central location for others to browse through andtake home FREE OF CHARGE. This event lessens ourenvironmental impact by sending less to the landfill,and gives our local families access to items they maynot otherwise be able to afford. The Town provides aremoval service for residents with disability or mobilityissues. For more information call Public Works at780.939.2590.Join the Knit Wits knitting group at the library foranother season of friendship and fun. Visit the library’sfront desk for details.Household HazardousWaste RoundupSaturday, Sept. 24, 2016Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Morinville Community Cultural CentreA celebration of Morinville’s rich German heritage!Join us for a day filled with something for everyone.Afternoon outdoor activities are free of charge (3-6p.m.) and include a vintage Volkswagen car show, abeer garden, lively German musical entertainment,some incredible dachshunds and a food concession.Location: Sturgeon County Centre (9313-100 St.)Morinville and Sturgeon County are partnering upto host the annual Household Hazardous Roundup.This event is free of charge and will divert hazardoussubstances from the landfill. Residents are encouragedto take advantage of the event to rid their homesof hazardous materials requiring special handling,disposing of them in an environmentally friendlymanner. Waste includes products that are corrosive,flammable, explosive, toxic or poisonous. For safetypurposes and identification, please keep all materials intheir original containers. If the container is cracked, orbroken, place it in a leak-proof package and label it. ForMorinvilleNews.comOktoberfestSat., Oct. 1, 2016Time: 3 p.m.Want to see your event inour Community CalendarSend your not-for-profitCommunity Event listing to:editor@morinvillenews.comtwo weeks prior to our Wednesday publication date.Listings will be placed based on available space.Building 3D PersonalitiesWriting Workshop, 9:30 am - 4:30 pmRegister at the library front desk.Books for Babies, 10:30 - 11:30 amCozy Corner StoriesThursday, September 22nd 10:30 amMom & Me Craft TimeThursday, September 22nd, 11:00 am, 6:30 pm, 1:00 - 2:15 pmMonaville Lisa Painting Class, 6:00 - 8:00 pmMinecraft, 3:30 & 5:30 pmArtistic for Kids, 4:00 - 5:30 pmKnit Wits, 6:30 - 8:00 pmSimple Living Community Guild, 6:30 - 8:00 pmMorinville Community LibraryHours of OperationMonday-Thursday 10 am - 8 pmFriday 10 am - 6 pmSaturday 10 amLibrary- 4 pmMorinville CommunitySunday 12 pm - 4 pmHours of OperationClosed HolidaysTuesday - Thursday 10 am - 8 pm10125 - 100 AvenueFriday 10 am - 6 pmMorinville, AB. T8R 1P8Saturday10 am - 4 pmPhone:780-939-3292FAX: ypm - 4 pmWebsite:www.MorinvilleLibrary.caClosedMonday& HolidaysCommunity EventsBrought10125 - 100Avenue To You ByMorinville, Alberta T8R 1P8Phone: 780-939-3292 FAX: 780-939-2757EMAIL: info@morinvillelibrary.caWEBSITE: www.morinvillelibrary.caSeptember 21, 2016 Page 3
tional Column: Mulroney’s unhelpful adviceby Chantal HebertOnce in a blue moon, or maybe a bit moreoften than that, someone who should knowbetter offers the prime minister of the day somestrikingly flawed advice.Such is the case of Brian Mulroney’srecommendation that Justin Trudeau personallytake charge of the controversial Energy Eastpipeline file.In a speech in Calgary this week, the formerTory prime minister offered his successfulnegotiation of a watershed free-trade agreementwith the United States in the late 1980s as thetemplate Trudeau should borrow to advanceTrans-Canada’s pipeline plan.“What we now need for an exceptional,cohesive effort to make the most of our resourcebase is a similarly clear commitment from thetop, led by the prime minister, with a unique,high-quality organizational structure drawingexpertise from across Canada, and a genuinepartnership that will spearhead expansion of ourresources, expedite infrastructure constructionand bolster a broader diversification of ourresources,” the former prime minister told hisAlberta audience.It should be said at the outset that this isadvice offered in good faith. At a time when mostwere still sneering at the notion that Trudeaucould become prime minister, Mulroney wastalking up his potential.As opposed to other prominent Energy Eastbackers – such as former Quebec premier JeanCharest, who was at one point on contract as aconsultant to TransCanada – Mulroney has nofinancial connection to the project. (He does toilin a law firm that, like its competition, is alwayson the lookout for more energy industry clients.)Mulroney is not the first to call on Trudeau tojump in front of the pipeline parade and, giventhe travails of the National Energy Board indealing with Energy East, he will not be the last.On Friday, the three-member NEB paneltasked with vetting the plan to link theoilsands to the Atlantic coast belatedly recuseditself amidst enduring questions as to itsindependence.In hindsight, that should have happened assoon as news surfaced earlier this summer ofprivate meetings between panel members andparties such as Charest, whose interests werevested in the project.The next panel will be made up of membershand-picked by the Trudeau government ratherthan legacy Conservative appointees. Thatshould go some way to restore credibility to theprocess. Further down the road, it would make apro-Energy East NEB recommendation harder forTrudeau to dismiss.But for pipeline proponents, the latestdevelopments also offer an opportunity to onceagain try to prod Trudeau himself into action.Mulroney, for one, should know better than toflog that particular horse.The current prime minister does have anenviable amount of political capital. But then,so did former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchardwhen he took on the role of chief lobbyist forthe shale gas industry in Quebec a few yearsago. Not only did Bouchard fail to advance theargument, he also left a lot of his credibility onthe battlefield.And then, the dynamics of a top-down primeNews g &publish ngYour Front Line In Getting The Word OutAdvertising cil Briefsby Morinville News StaffMorinville backs resolutionsupporting Northern Gateway PipelineCouncil passed a motion regarding aresolution being proposed by the Town ofWhitecourt and Strathcona County to supportthe Northern Gateway Pipeline Project atthe upcoming Alberta Urban MunicipalitiesAssociation (AUMA) Convention in earlyOctober.Fourteen communities that exist along theproposed pipeline right-of-way are being askedto extend their support for the resolution andto act as its co-sponsors.Should the resolution pass at Convention,AUMA will be writing a letter on behalf of itsmember municipalities, making two requeststo the Provincial Government regarding thepipeline.One request is to have the Province v
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