2017 – Page 67 – Morinville News

What is there to do in Morinville this weekend?

Feb 16, 2017 Comments Off

compiled by Morinville News Staff The Family Day weekend is full of activities over the next four days. Here is […]

Morinville RCMP seek to return extensive coin collection to its rightful owner

Feb 15, 2017 Comments Off

The RCMP are hoping to find the owner of a coin collection, including a Volunteer Service Medal amongst other things. Recognizing both the monetary and the highly sentimental value this collection likely has, the RCMP is putting out this request for help.
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École Alexandre-Taché to have official opening next week

Feb 15, 2017 Comments Off

Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord (CSCN)’s School Trustees announced this week that the official opening of École Alexandre-Taché in St-Albert would take place with a formal ceremony Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. […]

Government targeting young adults on responsible drinking

Feb 15, 2017 1

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) is hoping to spark a conversation with young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 on what it means to drink responsibly. AGLC unveiled its latest ad campaign – What do your empties say about you? – Wednesday. […]

National Column: Trump-Trudeau meeting polite but inconclusive

Feb 15, 2017 Comments Off

OK. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump have met. They did not get into a slanging match. They did agree that Canada and the U.S. are the best of pals. They issued a bland but not unimportant joint communiquÈ. […]

God’s house is on the move: Father’s House gifted a church by Landrex

Feb 14, 2017 8

The sun and the Son rose on local Christians June 17, 2012, as they gathered to celebrate the word of God just like they do each and every week in Morinville. But that particular week’s services had an extra level of celebration for members of Morinville Christian Fellowship. Pastor Greg Fraser told his congregation the church would from that point on be called The Father’s House. […]

Library once again participating in Freedom to Read Week

Feb 14, 2017 Comments Off

Freedom to Read Week (FTRW) is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Freedom to Read Week takes place Feb. 26 – Mar. 4, 2017 […]

Province wants people to give them their hearts

Feb 14, 2017 Comments Off

The Government of Alberta chose Valentine’s Day to remind Albertans of the importance of becoming an organ donor.

The NDP government says provincial donor rates have increased substantially over the past three years with more than 330,000 Albertans already registered with the Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Registry.
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National Column: Bouquet may be hiding thorns

Feb 14, 2017 Comments Off

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Donald Trump handed Justin Trudeau the rose he coveted on Monday in Washington. Like all roses, it comes with thorns. Only time will tell whether those thorns matter more than the flower itself. […]

National Column: Humane treatment is good business

Feb 13, 2017 Comments Off

The life of food animals on the move is not pleasant. On their way to slaughter, they may be transported over great distances in uninsulated and overcrowded trucks. They rarely have room to lie down. In the summer, they suffer from extreme heat. In the winter, they endure frigid cold. […]

Editorial: Morinville’s decision to delay mural unveiling destroys projects intended purpose

Feb 13, 2017 7

The Canada 150 Mosaic will celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary through art in 2017.

There are 150 communities and over 80,000 partners creating one united mural for one great nation. […]

Province recognizes 70th anniversary of oil and gas milestone

Feb 13, 2017 Comments Off

Monday marked 70 years since a crew of roughnecks struck black gold in a farmer’s field on Feb. 13, 1947, launching a second oil rush in Alberta. […]

More portable classrooms needed for Morinville Public School

Feb 13, 2017 3

Alberta Education recently agreed more space is needed in Morinville’s only public school, Morinville Public (MPS); earlier this month, the government approved three new portable classrooms for MPS which will be installed for the next academic year (2017/2018). More space is needed to deal with the school’s surging student population. […]