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RCMP suspect a truck parked in a back alley in Morinville last week was stolen and intentionally set on fire. On Jan. 16 around 8:30 p.m.

Morinville may have to spend $297,000 a year if it gets rid of photo radar and replaces it with manned enforcement, says the town's director of corporate operations.

How many of us break that New Year’s resolution before we turn the page on the calendar? According to data gathered by howstuffworks.com, 35 per cent of those who make resolutions give up on them by the end of January.

The issue of the Eldorado Park school site reared its head at council again on Monday night.

The methods used with young puppies are different from those used with adults because pups are so clueless.

Low-income seniors in need of a ride can apply to a new pilot project from the 50+ Club. The club has started co-ordinating rides for qualifying seniors through the services of volunteer drivers.

Financial co-operative Desjardins Group announced Wednesday that it is acquiring the Canadian division of State Farm Life Insurance Co.

A weeklong fundraising event aims to boost people’s fitness levels and create good karma by giving back. Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club will offer 10 demo classes this week, running from Monday, Jan. 20 to Sunday, Jan. 26.

An attempt to reduce the percentage of utility capital project funding that goes towards acquiring public art was rejected by the majority of council Monday. At this week’s council meeting, Coun.

Last year was a very interesting one for Marie Renaud and she capped it off by proving herself as a business leader, as recognized by an Edmonton online magazine’s new list of influential people.