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preliminary findings suggest that the shooting was most likely targeted and RCMP does not believe there is a risk to the general public,” said the Sunday news release
He was one of several men wanted for the April 6, 2015, killing of Trevor Keith Deleeuw, shot in a strip mall parking lot near the outskirts of Edmonton at Winterburn Road and 115 Avenue. His body was found beside a garbage bin at the Nevada Place apartment complex in St. Albert. Deleeuw had a criminal record from 2010, when he pleaded guilty to two counts of assault.
Police are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with information about the Good Friday case to contact Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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<a class="c-overline b-overline" href="/edmonton/">Edmonton</a>NewsMan dead in two-vehicle highway crash east of MorinvilleBy <a class="c-link" href="/team/ctvnewsedmonton-staff">CTVNewsEdmonton.ca Staff</a>Published: April 22, 2025 at 10:13PM EDT
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Notable Activities from the month of March
several members of Morinville RCMP and Sturgeon County Municipal Enforcement hosted a Coffee with a Cop event in Riviere Qui Barre
This included general discussions on policing
On the morning of March 31, Morinville RCMP located a stolen mid-2000’s Chevy pickup truck and trailer while on patrol on Range Road 251 east of Morinville. A male suspect was driving the vehicle and attempted to flee from police but was apprehended a short time later. The truck was pulling a utility trailer and had been stolen earlier from St. Albert. A 29 year old man from Sturgeon County is in custody with charges pending of theft, drug possession, and flight from police.
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Jessica Martel in 2009 and was released on parole last year,&nbsp;has been arrested for violating his parole
Urbaniak, <a href="https://www.stalbertgazette.com/local-news/killer-of-morinville-mom-jessica-martel-granted-full-parole-9389262">who was granted full parole in July 2024</a>
21 after breaching the conditions of his release
Alberta RCMP spokesperson Troy Savinkoff confirmed the arrest
saying that Urbaniak was arrested solely for the parole violation and&nbsp;no additional charges have been laid
Urbaniak was sentenced to life without parole for 10 years in the death of Jessica Martel
following a domestic dispute at their Morinville home in 2009
The couple&rsquo;s three young children were in the house at the time
The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF), established in honour of the victim, <a href="https://jessicamartelmemorialfoundation.com/update-on-james-urbaniak">posted on their website</a> that they were notified in February about a Canada-wide warrant being issued for Urbaniak&rsquo;s arrest due to his parole breach.
Lynne Rosychuk, Jessica&rsquo;s mother and founder of JMMF, expressed her frustration with the justice system in the post.&nbsp;&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a shame that our laws in Canada are so lenient on abusers, especially the ones who kill their partner. It&rsquo;s concerning to me that the parole board was concerned about his release but released him anyway.&rdquo;
In memory of Jessica Martel, a domestic violence shelter called Jessie&rsquo;s House was opened in Morinville in 2020 for the St. Albert/Sturgeon County region.
Mounties in Morinville are investigating after a 44-year-old man from Edmonton died in a head-on collision with a semi-truck on Monday afternoon
officers responded to a two-vehicle collision between a truck and semi-truck on Highway 28
in the area of Highway 642 east of Morinville
Cory Riggs said the pick-up truck travelling northbound crossed the centre line and collided with a semi-truck travelling southbound
“All we know is the northbound truck entered the lane of the semi-truck travelling southbound
We don’t have a reason as to why that happened,” said Riggs
we don’t anticipate weather or road conditions were a factor
and we won’t know more until the medical examiner comes back with more information and the collision analyst comes back with a report of their findings.”
Riggs said the driver of the semi-truck wasn’t injured in the collision
and that the crash caused that portion of the highway to be closed for several hours before re-opening around 7:30 p.m
<a class="c-overline b-overline" href="/edmonton/">Edmonton</a>NewsSt. Albert man dead after Friday morning shooting in MorinvilleBy <a class="c-link" href="/team/ctvnewsedmonton-staff">CTVNewsEdmonton.ca Staff</a>Published: April 20, 2025 at 2:25PM EDT
The <a href="https://www.sturgeoncounty.ca/recreation-activities/country-living-expo/">Country Living Expo</a> will be held at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre on March 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Country Living Expo on Saturday, March 29th at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre (MCCC)! This isn’t just any event – it’s an exciting celebration of rural life, agriculture, and all the amazing things that make country living so special! Whether you’re a nature lover, a DIY enthusiast, or just looking for a day of fun, there’s something for everyone.
Edmonton WatchSt. Albert man killed in shooting in MorinvilleShane Fry, 37, of St. Albert was killed in a shooting in Morinville, Alta. on Friday.
There is a wildfire at Range Road 205 and Victoria Trail near Redwater Provincial Recreation Area in Sturgeon County
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<a class="c-overline b-overline" href="/edmonton/">Edmonton</a>NewsRCMP investigating ‘serious’ crash that closed highway for hoursBy <a class="c-link" href="/team/ctvnewsedmonton-staff">CTVNewsEdmonton.ca Staff</a>Updated: April 21, 2025 at 9:58PM EDT
<a class="c-overline b-overline" href="/edmonton/">Edmonton</a>NewsPersons of interest identified in 2021 church fire north of EdmontonBy <a class="c-link" href="/team/ctvnewsedmonton-staff">CTVNewsEdmonton.ca Staff</a>Published: February 11, 2025 at 6:34PM EST
Morinville News was a cornerstone of local journalism in Morinville and the surrounding community for 15 years
it quickly grew into a trusted source for community news
covering everything from municipal affairs and local events to high school sports and feature stories
Morinville News began as a fully digital news platform on June 11
providing timely updates and in-depth coverage of local happenings
the publication expanded into print in the fall of 2010
offering a physical newspaper that served residents and businesses alike
Morinville News operated as both an online and print publication before transitioning back to a digital-only format
adapting to the changing landscape of news consumption
Morinville News was dedicated to keeping the community informed
The publication was known for its thorough and objective reporting
ensuring that residents had access to accurate and relevant local news
Morinville News was always focused on the stories that mattered most to its readers
but the skills and expertise developed through years of news gathering and production live on
and videography continues to fuel Soaring Pig Studios
where we bring compelling stories to life for businesses
and develop strategic messaging remains at the core of what we do
For those interested in the history of Morinville News and its contributions to the community
this page serves as a tribute to its role in local journalism
and contributors who supported Morinville News throughout its journey
<a class="c-overline b-overline" href="/edmonton/">Edmonton</a>News2 killed in series of crashes on Highway 44 near MorinvilleBy <a class="c-link" href="/team/brittany-ekelund">Brittany Ekelund</a>Published: November 07, 2024 at 1:30PM EST
Morinville News was a cornerstone of local journalism in Morinville and the surrounding community for 15 years. Launched in 2010 as an online publication, it quickly grew into a trusted source for community news, covering everything from municipal affairs and local events to high school sports and feature stories.
Morinville News began as a fully digital news platform on June 11, 2010, providing timely updates and in-depth coverage of local happenings. As the readership grew, the publication expanded into print in the fall of 2010, offering a physical newspaper that served residents and businesses alike. For several years, until 2017, Morinville News operated as both an online and print publication before transitioning back to a digital-only format, adapting to the changing landscape of news consumption.
Throughout its 15-year run, Morinville News was dedicated to keeping the community informed, engaged, and connected. The publication was known for its thorough and objective reporting, ensuring that residents had access to accurate and relevant local news. Whether covering town council meetings, highlighting local achievements, or showcasing community events, Morinville News was always focused on the stories that mattered most to its readers.
For those interested in the history of Morinville News and its contributions to the community, this page serves as a tribute to its role in local journalism. Thank you to all the readers, advertisers, and contributors who supported Morinville News throughout its journey.
Morinville RCMP are investigating a suspicious blaze that burned down a Catholic church on Alexander First Nation Monday
Morinville Mounties said in a news release they received a report at 12:40 a.m of a church on fire at Highway 642 and Range Road 272 on Alexander First Nation
the Roman Catholic church was fully engulfed in flames
Sturgeon County and Morinville worked to quell the blaze
but the church had already suffered major damage and is considered a total loss
Morinville Mounties are investigating the fire and said the cause appeared suspicious
Alexander First Nation is 56 km northwest of Edmonton
Persons with information about this incident or those responsible can call Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520
Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1‐800‐222‐8477 (TIPS)
Edmonton WatchNew school coming to replace Morinville Public SchoolThe province is in the design phase to build a new school to replace Morinville Public School.
Albert teen who was looking at old and abandoned cars on the man&rsquo;s property was denied bail this morning
using a firearm in the commission of an offence
possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and intentional reckless discharge of a firearm
a 16-year-old who was trespassing on Bregin&rsquo;s property was shot and suffered serious injuries
The teen is still in hospital but is in stable condition
The 16-year-old was with a 15-year-old friend who was not hurt
Bregin&rsquo;s neighbours said that Bregin <a href="https://www.stalbertgazette.com/local-news/senior-accused-in-shooting-of-st-albert-teen-was-concerned-with-theft-neighbours-say-9170530">often expressed concern about thefts</a>
Bregin kept hundreds of junked vehicles on his property.&nbsp;
He appeared at the Alberta Court of Justice in Morinville.&nbsp;