A grand opening
From left: Vintage Glam Hair Boutique owner Jaclyn Brochu and Vintage Petals Tea Shoppe co-owners Julia Puchala and Noreen Radford pose at their Grand Opening Sunday afternoon. Vintage Glam Hair Boutique and Vintage Petals Tea Shoppe are both housed in the new Six Stones building on 101 Street, located behind Qunn’s Plumbing and Heating. – Lucie Roy Photo
A generous guy
Library regular Wayne Young bid and won a lot of items at the Silent Auction, purely so the Library could donate them for children in need. Thanks Wayne for helping two causes this season. – Stephen Dafoe Photo
All I want for Christmas is …
Brothers Andrew (6) and Nathan (8) Stewart pose for a Christmassy family shot Friday after posing for our Dec. 18 front page photo.
– Stephen Dafoe photo
Colourful contest
The Morinville Community Library’s Shop in Morinville Colouring Contest winners were selected last week. David Schienke won in the 4-7 year old category and Katherine Campbell won in the 8 – 12 category. There were also second and third place winners. – Submitted photo
Christmas crafts
Aspen House resident Lorraine Meunier looks over some of the many crafts for sale at the Aspen House Annual Christmas Party held Saturday. The Crafts were made by Aspen House and Aspen Villa residents and included snow globes, candle holders, snowman measuring ruler, no-sew blankets, bird feeders, and apple crisp. Entertainment for the event was Christmas music by the Bulger family.
– Lucie Roy photo
Santa sighting
Santa Claus made a surprise appearance at the dinner and had presents from the Sturgeon Foundation for every resident and for those who participated in the Gift Exchange.
– Lucie Roy photo
They might be giants
Morinville Public Elementary School students Gracey Alley-Buchner and Kendra Clark were looking over the miniature village at the Morinville Museum Thursday morning. Four classes had the opportunity to tour the museum and make a Christmas-themed craft. The Museum is open Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and will be closed Dec. 25 and 26 as well as Jan. 1.
– Lucie Roy photo
Jublioso
Concordia’s Handbell Choir and Community Chorus took to the stage of the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Sunday afternoon for a performance of a Northern Nativity. The performance was followed by the singing of Christmas carols in the centre’s foyer. – Stephen Dafoe photo
Quilted donation
Loose Threads Quilting Club members Lynda Truhn and Shelley Faganello received many thanks from Heritage Lodge residents last week for their donation of place mats. Resident Kathy Fisher said she was very happy with the gift, which depicted cats, an animal she is particularly fond of.
– Lucie Roy photo
