Business

Chamber speaker offers the five Cs of leadership

Jim Ewing, one of the co-founders of Pro-Vison Solutions, was the guest speaker at the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting Mar. 4. Ewing’s presentation was called The 5-C Leaders’ Focus and offered five topics for business success: content […]

Local News

Buckle up or pay the consequences

Motorists who like to drive around town unencumbered by seat belts would be wise to buckle up, particularly this month.

March has been designated Occupant Restrain Month under the Alberta Traffic Safety Plan. Each month RCMP, Sheriffs, and their enforcement partners target a different aspect of traffic safety to educate the public.
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Morinville resident seeks answers on recycling program

Have you been wondering what happens to your recyclables after the blue bags disappear from the curb?

Morinville resident Linda Lyons did, her curiosity sparked by discussions on social media. So she went ahead and asked about it.

The answer is simple. […]

Arts & Culture

Martinis & Blues prove to be good mix

Great food, great music and martinis were the recipes being cooked up by local chef Doug Adsit and musician Paul Smith. The first of a proposed series of regional cuisine and entertainment nights, Martinis and Blues took place at Smith Music Saturday night. Participants got an opportunity to enjoy an authentic Louisiana buffet, traditional blues music and martinis. […]

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Stakeholders share similar views on future rec centre

Town Council, in their role as arena/rec steering committee, met Thursday night to hear Consultant David Ramsey’s report on the stakeholder meetings he facilitated in Morinville in January. While the meeting was public, only one non-press resident attended.
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Meunier family’s love of hockey goes back decades

Hockey is not just a pastime for a Sturgeon County family; it’s a way of life. Norm Meunier and his son Ray spend a lot of their time working on the full-sized hockey rink they built on their farm between Morinville and Legal. Ice, boards, scoreboard, and a working Zamboni are all part of the package.
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Business

Champion Petfoods receives Premier’s Award

Two Morinville businesses were finalists in the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction held in Edmonton Friday night. Champion Petfoods was a finalist in the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction in the Marketing Category, and Smith Music was a finalist in the 2015 Employer of Youth Distinction. […]

Arts & Culture

Morinville to embrace its French heritage March 6

The Rendez-Vous de la Francophonie, an international celebration of French culture and heritage, takes place Mar. 6 to 20 and Morinville is joining the party.

Morinville will acknowledge the contribution of French Canadians to the province and community Mar. 6 with a day-long French Canadian Heritage Celebration. […]

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Morinville schools go pink to stop bullying

Five days after Morinville students shaved their pink hair for the Annual Hair Massacure cancer fundraiser, students were once again sporting the pink for the Annual Pink Shirt Day. […]