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Cando Rail Services announced the openingof the Cando Sturgeon Terminal in SturgeonCounty on Oct. 1. Cando Sturgeon Terminalprovides additional rail capacity to Alberta’sIndustrial Heartland and expands Cando’snational network. With the completion ofPhase 1, Cando Sturgeon Terminal can store upto 1,900 railcars utilizing a loop-track system.

Cando Sturgeon Terminal is centrally locat-ed in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland directlywest of the CN Beamer Spur and serviced byCN. The terminal offers services seven daysper week for railcar staging and storage,including unit-train storage capability, for shortor long-term, loaded or empty railcars, as wellas various value-added services.

Sturgeon County, the provincial govern-ment, local stakeholders and CN have beenvery supportive of the project.

“This is a very exciting day for Cando RailServices and our partners. The project has beenan extremely collaborative effort and we wouldlike to sincerely thank everyone that has playeda role. Now we look forward to providingaccess to increased transportation and logisticssolutions at this key industrial hub of the coun-try,” states Brian Cornick, President & CEO,Cando Rail Services.

“We are pleased to have a strategic partner-ship with Cando at its Sturgeon Terminal.Increasing rail capacity in key markets such asthe Alberta Industrial Heartland enables strongand reliable supply chains, reiterating our roleas an essential transportation provider to theeconomy, to our customers and to the commu-nities we serve. Collaborative investments inrail infrastructure also increase opportunitiesfor Canadian businesses, promoting economic

recovery and growth,”notes JJ Ruest, Presi-dent & CEO, CN.

“We are thrilledCando Rail Serviceschose to invest inSturgeon County.Companies in Alber-ta’s Industrial Heart-land rely on highquality rail infrastruc-ture to access globalmarkets. The CandoSturgeon Terminal is atremendous benefit toSturgeon County andwill improve supplychain managementthroughout the Heart-land,” states AlannaHnatiw, Mayor, Stur-geon County.

Through theNational Trade Corri-dors Fund the federalgovernment is alsoinvesting up to $15million in not only theproject but the overallbusiness growth in theAlberta Heartlandwhich serves manyindustry leading companies.

There will be an official grand opening ofCando Sturgeon Terminal in the spring of2021.

Cando Rail Services provides specializedrail support service at more than 40 locations

across North America, handling 1.14 millionrailcars a year and moving $29 billion of prod-uct for its customers. Cando is the cruciallinchpin between its industrial customers andthe Class 1 railways, facilitating the safe, effi-cient movement of products across the entire

supply chain. Working with customers todevelop customized, on-site solutions for com-plex jobs, Cando has the ability to design,build, operate and finance rail terminals andtransload facilities.

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The grade three French Immersion class at Ecole Notre Dame Elementary School inMorinville learned about Orange Shirt Day (Sept. 30) which honors the Indigenouschildren who were sent away to residential schools in Canada. In the photo are ChaseLetourneau (L-R), Ellie MacEachern, teacher Carmen Hills, Alli Galbraith and HayleyClouter. --photo provided by Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools

Legal School grade four studentAvery Prefontaine holds up a pageshowing how many days childrenat residential schools wereseparated from their parents andhow she believes that made themfeel. --photo provided by GreaterSt. Albert Catholic Schools.

Yvette Perry (L-R), VivianAllen and EstherGarneau choosetheir swag bagson Oct. 1,InternationalDay of OlderPersons.MorinvilleFamily andCommunitySupportServicesprepared thebags withinformation onageism pluscoupons anditems donatedby localbusinesses.Story page A4.

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Sturgeon County had two newreported cases of COVID-19 last weekwhile Morinville had zero new cases.

According to the Alberta govern-ment website, as of Oct. 2 Sturgeon

County west and the smaller urbancenters within it had 53 reported casesof COVID-19 with only one of them anew case. There were three reportedactive cases and 50 recovered cases.

Sturgeon County east hadone new case reported. It waslisted as recovered, so all 14 ofthe reported cases in Sturgeoneast were recovered. The totalnumber of cases in SturgeonCounty was 67.

The Town of Morinville hada total of 15 reported caseswith none of them new. Therewere two active cases and 13recovered.

After two weeks of double

digit increases in the number of report-ed cases in Smoky Lake County, lastweek only two new cases were report-ed. Of the 44 reported cases, eightwere active and 36 recovered.

In Thorhild County the number ofreported cases remained at five, withall of them recovered.

Sturgeon west includes Legal andBon Accord. Sturgeon east includesGibbons and Redwater.

The government website now alsoreports schools with more than onereported case of COVID-19. It listedno schools with two or more cases inSturgeon, Thorhild and Smoky Lakecounties.

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Jocelyn Ladacouer participates in aBlanket Exercise at Legal School onOrange Shirt Day, Sept. 30. --photo provided by Greater St. AlbertCatholic Schools.

Four Winds Public School in Morinvilleteacher Amber Atcheson chats withstudent Kaydon Grant after schoolSept. 30. Grant said he feels it isimportant for people to wear orange onOrange Shirt Day. It is a day designatedto honor Indigenous children who weresent away to residential schools inCanada.

The Father’s House pastor Greg Frasersits in one of his favorite areas in thenew church building, the foyer seatingarea around the fireplace.

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Large, mature forest with a cleared yard sitewith a 6 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 2000.This unique property has a 90x30' shop inbsmt which is built into the hillside & the

upper floor is a 2700 sq ft home. Staircase from bsmt leads to alovely sunroom with patio doors into the large kitchen with oakcabinets. There is a massive LR at the other end of the house withpatio doors opening to deck. The remainder of the upper level has6 bedrooms, 2 three piece baths (one with a jazucci tub) & storage& laundry area. Basement has in-floor heat & is divided intogarage, 30x50' shop area, 3pce bath & storage & utility room.Drilled well fills a cistern which gives plenty of water. Located alittle over an hour north of Edmonton, just a few min north ofNewbrook. It is 2 miles west of Hwy 63 at the end of a dead endroad, surrounded by crown land. Perfect for hunting retreat, homebusiness, or large family. $395,000. Call Heather to view.

CUTE AFFORDABLE THORHILD HOME This extremely cute 900 sq ft 1 bedroomhome has been substantially upgraded inthe past couple of years but has maintainedmuch of its original character. A secondbedroom could be made quite easily by

adding a wall. Features include original hardwood flooring, someoriginal antique doors, wood stove, updated kitchen with island andmain floor laundry. The hot water tank was replaced in about 2017and in the past two years there have been major upgrades includingshingles, furnace, paint, all new bathroom with deep soaker tub, vinylplank flooring in kitchen and bathroom, windows, kitchen sink andbacksplash. There is a partial basement with a 4 pce bathroom,furnace area, storage space and a crafts area. Huge 66'x125' fencedyard with garden spot, fire pit, and new deck and pergola. Located inthe Hamlet of Thorhild which has an outdoor swimming pool, grocerystore, dentist, medical clinic, restaurants...everything you need.About an hour north of Edmonton. $79,900. Call Heather to view.

150 ACRES OF GRAIN LAND IN THORHILDGreat opportunity here to increase yourgrain land holdings or build your dream

home and start your own farm. 150 acres of good productivesoil. Approximately 100 acres open grain land and the remainderis natural bush areas. Small dugout on property. Power runsalong the road in front of most of this quarter. Land could besubdivided again. Located about 12 miles NW of Thorhild.Adjoining 10 acre yardsite with shop and utilities is also for sale.$335,000. Call Heather for more info.

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Three Bon Accord councillors plan to run in2021 election, one is still undecided. All are intheir initial terms on council.

“I plan to run again,” said Tanya May. “Ihave really enjoyed being the voice for our res-

idents. I am very lucky to have this experi-ence.” May was elected in the 2017 generalelection.

Lacey Laing said, “Yes, I do plan on runningagain next term.” She was elected in an Octo-

ber 2019 byelection.“ C i r c u m s t a n c e s

may change in a yearbut right now I plan torun again,” said LynnBidney. She was elect-ed in 2017.

Brian Holden hasnot made a decisionregarding the nextelection. “October2021 is still a long wayoff,” he said. “I wouldrather focus on ourtown and residents andthe job at hand thanabout running in thenext election which isstill a year away.That’s a long time. Askme again in six or eightmonths when I willhave a better idea ofhow I feel about run-ning again.” Holdenwas also elected in2017.

Bon Accord MayorDavid Hutton waspolled earlier, alongwith all SturgeonCounty town Mayors,and was undecided atthat time.

HAY, DarleneDarlene will be missed as adevoted companion, a loving andstrong-willed mother, a dear sisterand a joy to be around for all whoknew her.She is lovingly remembered byher spouse, Ron of 57 years;children: Christine (Denis)Meunier, Daniel (Kim) Hay;grandchildren: Jade (Scott)Boissonnault, Denver Meunier,Sarah (Nolan) Spak and RonnyHay; great-grandchildren: Adele,Asher, Elie and Emersyn; siblings:Don (Joanne) McVee, Wendy

Frank, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and manyfriends.Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a Private Family Service willbe held.Cremation has taken place.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the StolleryChildren’s Hospital Foundation,#800, 8215 - 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G 9Z9To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.Connelly-McKinley Funeral HomeSt. Albert Chapel(780) 458-2222

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Mackayla Williams(Left) and CalliHubbard woreorange to FourWinds Public Schoolin Morinville Sept. 30for Orange Shirt Day,which wasdesignated to honorIndigenous childrenwho were sent awayto residential schoolsin Canada.

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Morinville celebrated International Day of OlderPersons on Oct. 1 by giving out swag bags filled withinformation and trade show-type promotional itemsfrom local businesses. Persons aged 55 and overcould pre-register for a bag.

“It’s to promote understanding of ageism,”explained Morinville Family and Community Sup-port Services (FCSS) senior programmer Mary Ben-son. “It’s the trade show that didn’t go. It’s here forcurbside pick up.”

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, no tradeshow, program or presentations were held for Inter-national Day of Older Persons; however, the Albertagovernment Council on Aging shared resources withmunicipalities and organizations working to addressageism.

“It’s the whole big picture of the group aged 55and over,” Benson said. “They are employers,employees, volunteers, neighbors.”

The bags were purchased from the MorinvilleAdult Day Program and filled with information,coupons, and items donated by local businesses.FCSS staff filled 80 bags, and all were given out.

“We’re overwhelmed with the response,” saidBenson.

Ageism is stereotyping or discrimination againstindividuals or groups on the basis of their age.

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Kelly Bazylewski (Left) receives a swag bag filled withinformation on ageism plus coupons, and items donated by

local businesses from Town of Morinville Family andCommunity Support Services senior programmer MaryBenson on Oct. 1, International Day of Older Persons. “Thisis so amazing,” Bazylewski said. “They’re just gorgeous.”

Morinville Community Library libraryassistant Margaret Meetsma reads a storyabout monsters during Storytime in the ParkSept. 24.

Emma Farhat and Haris Malik enjoy listeningto a story about monsters during theMorinville Community Library’s Storytime inthe Park in St. Jean Baptiste Park.

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The vandals who damaged gravestones inGibbons during September were caught.Between Sept. 8 and 9 damage was done at theAnglican Church Cemetery in Gibbons andjust prior to Sept. 27 the Catholic Sacred Heartcemetery was vandalized.

Morinville RCMP Cpl. Sheldon Robbadvised in a Sept. 30 update that police wereable through investigation to determine thesuspects responsible for the vandalism to theAnglican cemetery.

“Due to the age of the suspects however,they cannot be charged nor their names bereleased,” advised Robb. “Morinville RCMPwould like to thank members of the generalpublic in solving this senseless crime.”

When contacted later Morinville RCMPCpl. Jeff Sutherland said police believe the twoincidences of vandalism are related.

“We’ve identified the people, but they’reyouths,” said Sutherland. “No charges arepending. RCMP are working with the familiesand community to resolve this.”

Gibbons CAO Farrell O’Malley said thetown is working with the churches to installlights and cameras to help prevent future inci-dents of crimes in the cemeteries. He is notaware of increased vandalism in other areas.

“We haven’t heard of too much else,” hesaid. “We hope that, now they are caught, thevandalism will halt.”

Gravestone vandals caught, but no charges laid

On Sunday,September 27th wecame to mass atSacred HeartCatholic Churchand found that 11of the graves hadbeen desecrated. 7had been toppled,2 had been broken,including mybrother's, MarkRondeau, and 2had piecesremoved andstolen. Flowerswere ripped apartand scattered anddecorations werestrewn about. Asthe family andfriends of our deceased, our hearts are broken. I can't help but feel angry andviolated. One of these graves is the infant son of a friend of ours. Some arehusbands, some friends. My brother, Mark, was 17 when he died in a car accidentin 2010. He was kind and accepting and regularly stood up for his peers who werebullied and picked on. These are people we love(d). Our church volunteers havemade temporary repairs. For some damage, the families, like my own will need tocontact the gravestone manufacturers. For some of the graves, where there is noliving or local family, the church community will need to tend to the repairs needed.If you have any helpful information, please contact the local RCMP. If you haveever caused damage in a cemetery, or if this damage was caused by you, pleasereflect on your actions. Reflect on loss. What if this was the grave of your bestfriend, your mother, father, child or brother. --Michelle Conley

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Coach Robert Good instructs players Vincent Lobsinger (L-R), Austin Hennie, GraysonMarghella and Luca Fabris on a skating drill during the Sturgeon Hockey Club U11Mustangs' first practice Sept. 24 in the Morinville Leisure Centre.

Sharon Kinahan knits a slouch hat during Knitting Club at the MorinvilleRendez-Vous Centre Oct. 1. The club held its first meeting since shuttingdown in March because of COVID-19 on Sept. 30. “We really missed thesocial part,” she said. “We haven’t been ableto go to the lodge. We would go once amonth.” Meeting in the lodge allowed them toconnect with club members who live in thelodge and can not easily travel.

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Mayor Barry Turner called it a hundred years in themaking, but the town of Morinville has finallyreached the milestone of 10,000 population.

He used several examples, including Beaumont tothe south of Edmonton as towns which hit the 10,000tipping point and then were able to attract rapidgrowth.

However, the actual report on the census castsdoubt on the validity of its use in future planning.“The impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic affectedthe information collected during the project. CensusDay (the specific day selected to serve as a snapshotview of our population count and demographic status)was April 1, 2020. This date landed firmly in the peri-od where many industries were reducing their workforces. As a result, the answers provided to some ofthe demographic questions, particularly those sur-rounding employment status, are not a true or usefulrepresentation of the typical employment picture forMorinville residents.”

The census also shows an increase in the number ofresidences (including all types from apartments tosingle family detached homes) increased by an aver-age of about 61 per year. “The total number of resi-dential dwellings in 2020 is 3,894 with 3,789 occu-pied, 96 vacant, and 9 under construction. This is anincrease of 249 dwellings since the 2016 Census.”

While the Mayor referred to the town of Beau-mont’s rapid growth after the 10,000 threshold whichallowed it to become a city, Morinville has not start-ed the paperwork to gain city status. It has not evenpassed a resolution to evaluate the financial impact ofgoing to city status. Turner said that will be an issueaddressed by a future council.

The next General Municipal Election is in Octoberof 2021 — with the current council still have over onequarter of its four year term remaining.

Morinville breaks10,000 and mayhave reachedtipping point forrapid growth

Sturgeon Hockey Club U11 MustangsZachary Hunwick circles inside the blue lineduring the team's first practice Sept. 24 inthe Morinville Leisure Centre.

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