People

Youth light the night for Scouting founder

It was an evening of flaming torches and a roaring campfire as approximately 60 local scouts and guides took to the Morinville Fish and Game Association pond trail Wednesday night in honour of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the scouting movement. Members of 1st Morinville Scouting joined with Morinville and District Girl Guides for a torchlight parade, and campfire session. […]

Columns

National Column: Trudeau, Morneau need long-term plan

It was merely a matter of time before someone in Justin Trudeau’s picture-perfect, properly balanced cabinet – a collection of the celebrated, the cerebral and the politically untested – was going to have to show their mettle with their finger stuck in a light socket. […]

Arts & Culture

Town to celebrate French culture and heritage

Blue, white and pink flags will soon be flying over municipalities in Alberta as communities raise the Franco-Albertan flag in honour of Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF), running Mar. 3 to 23. This year’s theme is La Francophonie en 3D : Diversité, Dualité, Dynamisme! […]

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Local News

Morinville Council Briefs

by Tristan Turner Morinville Town Council had a light agenda at their Feb. 23 meeting, passing through the evening’s business […]

Province

Province moves forward on Mental Health Review

Creating new addiction treatment beds is among several immediate actions the province is taking in response to the Valuing Mental Health report, which is now available on the Alberta Health website. […]

Morinville News

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Academy new name for Morinville school

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools (GSACRD) named two of their new schools at the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held Feb. 22. In a unanimous vote, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy was selected for Morinville and Sister Alphonse Academy for their new school in St. Albert. […]

Arts & Culture

Splash ‘N Boots: They just want to dance and sing

JUNO Award-nominated children’s performers Splash ‘N Boots played to a full house Feb. 20. The second in the series of free shows for children and their families during the cultural centre’s fifth anniversary, tickets for Splash ‘N Boots went quickly, a considerable step up from the 80 tickets sold during their 2012 visit. However, people without tickets were still given seats as the centre filled the few empty seats with those who came hoping to get in. […]

Local News

Former MCHS student fundraising for humanitarian trip to Ecuador

A former MCHS student is seeking $6000 in financial support to attend a four-week program in Ecuador, which is a pre-medical trip specific to her career.

Haley Stang told Rotary Club of Morinville members during her Feb. 17 presentation the proposal is with EcuaExperience, a Canadian based company offering Pre-Medical and Volunteer Programs.
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