Month: May 2013

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Morinville News

3RD Annual Regional Business Symposium Attracts a Dragon

May 26, 2013 Comments Off on 3RD Annual Regional Business Symposium Attracts a Dragon

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Mornville – Bestselling author and Dragons’ Den personality David Chilton is the keynote speaker at the 3rd Annual Regional Business Symposium set to take place at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre June 20.

Chilton, the newest member of CBC TV’s popular entrepreneurial show Dragons’ Den, is also the author of the Wealthy Barber (1989) and the Wealthy Barber Returns (2012). Though well-known for his television role as a venture capitalist, Chilton’s true professional passion … […]

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Local Sports

MCHS track and field champions again

May 24, 2013 Comments Off on MCHS track and field champions again

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Morinville – On Thursday May 23rd, the MCHS Track and Field Team returned from Foote Field in Edmonton as the 2013 Zone Track & Field Champions for yet another year, winning our 2nd Zone Championship in the last 3 years… […]

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Morinville News

Local Victors and allies join national walk [PHOTOS – AUDIO]

May 23, 2013 Comments Off on Local Victors and allies join national walk [PHOTOS – AUDIO]

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Edmonton – Ten Morinville and area residents travelled to Edmonton May 23 to take part in the Edmonton Victor Walk, a three-kilometre trek from Churchill Square to the Alberta Legislature that drew approximately 100 participants… […]

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Arts & Culture

Red Skelton impersonator mixes memories with mirth

May 22, 2013 Comments Off on Red Skelton impersonator mixes memories with mirth

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – Alan Greenwood brought his Reflections of Red performance to Heritage Lodge May 21, a one-hour show that included classic Red Skelton characters Freddie the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper, and the cross-eyed seagulls Gertrude and Heathcliff… […]

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Legal

Around the towns in photos

May 22, 2013 1

An honoured veteran
World War II veteran and active Morinville Legion ad Morinville Lions Club member Lou Newell received a congratulatory message from MP Brian Storseth on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal. Lou also received his new Morinville Lions pin as well Wednesday afternoon. – Lucie Roy Photo… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Letter: Charity reminder on upcoming Town-Wide Garage Sale

May 22, 2013 Comments Off on Letter: Charity reminder on upcoming Town-Wide Garage Sale

Dear Neighbours:

It happens most nights. Individuals are unloading their unwanted items behind the Community Corner Drop -In Thrift Store. Normally this is not a problem. Since some items are not suitable for resale it has become a problem… […]

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Province

Sturgeon Agriplex Society moving ahead with renovations

May 22, 2013 1

By Morinville News Staff

Sturgeon County – The Cardiff / Sturgeon Agriplex, located in Cardiff Park, will soon have a new concession and meeting room, thanks to a $40,000 Community Facilities Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant. Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Maureen Kubinec presented the matching dollar grant to the group May 21 on behalf of the Honourable Heather Klimchuk, Minister of Culture… […]

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Arts & Culture

Grant sends Morinville Minstrels on the road

May 21, 2013 Comments Off on Grant sends Morinville Minstrels on the road

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A well-known group of local singers will be boarding the tour bus and setting off down the road June 11 for a four-day tour of lodges and seniors facilities, thanks to a provincial grant… […]

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Morinville News

École Notre Dame cuts the ribbon at rededication ceremony

May 21, 2013 Comments Off on École Notre Dame cuts the ribbon at rededication ceremony

Story By Stephen Dafoe
Photos By Lucie Roy

Morinville – The first day back to school after the Victoria Day long weekend was a celebratory one for the students of École Notre Dame Elementary School. The school received its second visit from Education Minister Jeff Johnson this year, this time to participate in a rededication ceremony officially recognizing the consolidation of the former École Georges P. Vanier and Notre Dame Elementary School sites… […]

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Morinville News

Mayor and Deputy Mayor to meet with Transportation Minister

May 21, 2013 Comments Off on Mayor and Deputy Mayor to meet with Transportation Minister

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Mayor Paul Krauskopf and Deputy Mayor Lisa Holmes are set to meet with Alberta’s Transportation Minister, Ric McIver, May 29 to discuss the Highway 2 / Cardiff Road intersection.

During a presentation at the Morinville Rendez-Vous Centre Wednesday afternoon, Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Maureen Kubinec said she has been advocating for the province to do something to make the intersection safer than it presently is… […]

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Uncategorized

Community Carnival to kick off June

May 21, 2013 Comments Off on Community Carnival to kick off June

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – June will get off with a carnival atmosphere on the Morinville Public Elementary School Grounds. The school’s Parents’ Fundraising Association is hosting their 2nd Annual MPES Community Carnival June 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are once again excited to offer a no cost event for the entire community… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Column: Joe Morinville

May 21, 2013 3

So I see on the news a fellow’s got a petition going to erect a 1,000-foot statue of Wolverine in downtown Edmonton so it can revitalize the downtown. I thought at first it was a statue of the wolverine animal, but apparently it’s some comic book character that’s like Fonzie on Happy Days with a set of big steak knives for claws…. […]

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Local News

Wednesday print edition download

May 21, 2013 Comments Off on Wednesday print edition download

Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. This week’s edition is another 32 pages of local, relevant community news… […]