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Regional Business Symposium offers local, regional and national experts

Jun 10, 2013 Comments Off

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Morinville – Bestselling author and Dragons’ Den personality David Chilton is the keynote speaker at the 3rd Annual Regional Business Symposium set to take place at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre June 20.

Chilton, the newest member of CBC TV’s popular entrepreneurial show Dragons’ Den, is also the author of the Wealthy Barber (1989) and the Wealthy Barber Returns (2012). Chilton’s keynote address is but one part of a full day of networking, sessions, and panels, the product of four municipalities (Morinville, Bon Accord, Gibbons and Sturgeon County) coming together to provide approximately 400 event attendees the tools they need to thrive, regardless of the size of their business… […]

Farmers’ Market opens with strong attendance

Jun 9, 2013 Comments Off

From left: David Marshall of Champion Petfoods, Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Maureen Kubinec and Mayor Paul Krauskopf cut the ribbon on the 2013 Morinville Farmers’ Market Season. – Stephen Dafoe Photos… […]

Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation inviting public to Annual General Meeting

Jun 9, 2013 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – An organization named after a Morinville woman killed by her common law husband a few years ago is working to prevent similar situations from happening to other women. The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Green Bean on 100 Street June 14 at 7 p.m. They are hoping residents will come out to learn more about the organization and its mission… […]

Wednesday Print Edition Download

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Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. This week’s edition is another 24 pages of local, relevant community news… […]

The day in photos

May 29, 2013 Comments Off

Morinville firefighters spent part of their Wednesday night training session learning how to use rescue tools to cut into a car. Vehicles donated to the Morinville Fire Department are used for training purposes. Many of the department’s calls are in response to collisions. – Lucie Roy Photo… […]

Library cards are on the house for seniors during Seniors’ Week

May 28, 2013 2

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – The Town of Morinville is once again recognizing its seniors by helping them keep up with their reading. Council voted unanimously in favour of once again footing the bill for any Morinville senior that takes out or renews their library card during Seniors’ Week. .. […]

The week in photos – midweek edition

May 28, 2013 Comments Off

Morinville Library Manager Isabelle Cramp, Alliance Pipeline representative Bob Norgard and Keith Norris, Vice Chair of the Library Board
at a presentation held Tuesday night in Morinville Council Chambers. Norgard was presented with a plaque in recognition of their Platinum Sponsorship donation of $75,000 to the Morinville community Library. Like the Town’s plaque, the Alliance plaque will be on display at the Library in the fireplace area… […]

Sturgeon Victim Services updates Council on program

May 28, 2013 1

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Sturgeon Victim Services (SVS) paid a visit to Council May 28 to bring councillors up to date on the program, its mission and how the Town of Morinville’s grant funding is used. Morinville RCMP Sergeant Mark Mathias, who sits on the SVS board, joined Program Coordinator Donna McPherson in making the presentation…
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Wednesday Print Edition Download

May 28, 2013 Comments Off

Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. This week’s edition is another 24 pages of local, relevant community news… […]

Police warning about travelling scam artists

May 28, 2013 Comments Off

By Morinville News Staff

The Morinville RCMP are warning Sturgeon County residents to be on the lookout for home improvement scams this spring and summer. These travelling con artists masquerade as skilled trades workers but are anything but… […]

New RCMP Staff Sergeant arrives at his post

May 27, 2013 2

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – RCMP Staff Sergeant Tom Love has assumed command of the Morinville Detachment. The 21-year RCMP member arrives in Morinville after spending three years as the Detachment Commander for Fort Vermilion, a limited-duration posting. Love began his policing career in Saskatchewan but has been in Alberta for the past seven years, the first of those years in Coronation… […]

Weekend in photos

May 26, 2013 1

Local metal band Edgore held their EP release party Saturday night at the Morinville Plaza. Approximately 100 friends and fans came out to help the band celebrate the release. Opening for Edgore was At Her Feet… […]

Around the towns in photos

May 22, 2013 1

An honoured veteran
World War II veteran and active Morinville Legion ad Morinville Lions Club member Lou Newell received a congratulatory message from MP Brian Storseth on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal. Lou also received his new Morinville Lions pin as well Wednesday afternoon. – Lucie Roy Photo… […]

Wednesday print edition download

May 21, 2013 Comments Off

Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. This week’s edition is another 32 pages of local, relevant community news… […]

Young local readers have their Champion

May 20, 2013 2

By Ashley Janes

Morinville – The Morinville Community Library has a lot to be grateful for this week after receiving a generous $1,300 donation from Champion Petfoods. The gifted amount has ensured that their youth Summer Reading Program will take place as planned… […]

Morinville Farmers’ Market ready for another season

May 20, 2013 1

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A new location and a new governing organization are in store for the Morinville Farmers’ Market this season. Recently taken over by the Morinville Festival Society, the weekly produce and product market will move to the Ray McDonald Sports Centre’s parking lot (9908 – 104 Street) when the market reopens for the season June 7… […]