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Media AdvisoryFor Immediate Release

May 31, 2023

Morinville moves to fire restriction

Morinville, Alta. – As of 4 p.m. today, May 31, the Morinville Fire Department is lifting the fire ban and moving to a fire restriction.

A fire restriction allows the use of approved recreational (backyard) fire pits, smokers and other solid fuel appliances, with normal conditions.

Due to the continued hot weather, low precipitation levels, and the possibility of extreme grass fires, Morinville Fire Department is...

Morinville signs Fire Services Agreement with Sturgeon County and Mutual Aid Agreement with Alexander First Nation

Morinville, Alta. – At today’s Regular Meeting of Council, it was announced that Morinville had recently signed a Fire Services Agreement with Sturgeon County and a Mutual Aid Agreement with Alexander First Nation.

The signing of these agreements shows a collaboration between the municipalities to continue to provide a high level of emergency services to the residents of Morinville...

Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseMay 3, 2023

Park Enhancements Taking Place at Ray Macdonald Sports GroundsSplash Park temporarily closed

Morinville, Alta. – The Town of Morinville has received a Canada Community Revitalization Grant, which is being used to make park enhancements at the Ray Macdonald Sports Grounds, located at 9908 104 Street.

Due to the proximity of the work, the Splash Park is temporarily closed throughout the construction period. Notification will be sent out as soon as the...

Media AdvisoryFor Immediate Release                                                                                                       May 2, 2023

Morinville Fire Department Issues Fire Ban

Morinville, Alta. – As of 3 p.m. May 2, 2023, the Morinville Fire Department has issued a fire ban for the Town of Morinville.

This ban is due to extremely dry, hot and windy weather and the possibility of extreme grass fires.

No outdoor fires are permitted until further notice, including recreational fire pits, open fires, chimineas, and solid fuel barbecues (charcoal, pellets, etc.). Appliances that can be...

Media Release  For Immediate ReleaseApril 26, 2023

Alberta Government Confirms Funding for Hwy 642 Intersection Improvements

Morinville, Alta. – At the April 25, 2023, Regular Meeting of Council, Mayor Simon Boersma shared that he received a letter just prior to the meeting confirming that the Alberta Government has committed funds for intersection improvements.

In the letter Honourable Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, confirmed that his department is committed to...