Student Minions
Notre Dame teacher Diane Jalbert and her Grade 2 class were dressed up for Minion Day Friday. École Notre Dame students were encouraged to dress up as their favourite Minion for the school’s One in a Minion event. There was a Minion colouring contest for Grades 1 and 2 and a Minion drawing contest for students in Grades 3 and 4. The school also had a popcorn sale with all proceeds going to the Division’s Development and Peace Build a School in the Philippines campaign. Greater St. Albert Catholic School’s 150th Anniversary goal is to raise $200,000 to rebuild schools affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
– Lucie Roy Photo
First aniversary celebration
Putnam & Lawson staff gather at the front desk for a photo op during their first anniversary open house Nov. 10. The local law firm moved into the new building on the same day in 2014. Last Tuesday’s event was open to the public for a tour of the building and opportunity to connect with staff who served up warm artisan beverages and homemade goodies.
– Lucie Roy Photo
Special poppy
Library employee Margaret Meetsma displays a ceramic poppy at the Morinville Library last week. It was a Paul Cummins original and one of 888,246 made for the art exhibit Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red. The exhibit was displayed at the Tower of London from August to November 2014. It commemorated the centenary of the start of the First World War in 1914.Each poppy is individually hand crafted.
– Lucie Roy Photo
Morinville Remembers
Morinville residents gathered in the hundreds at the Royal Canadian Legion Wednesday morning to remember those who served and honour those who continue to serve. Below is a video montage of photos from the parade and service.
– Stephen Dafoe Photos and Video
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