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Legal

Police briefs

Theft from vehicles in Bon Accord

In the early morning of June 16, several vehicles parked on 90 Street near 99 Avenue in Bon Accord had damage to their side mirrors. Morinville RCMP are still looking for possible witness to this event… […]

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Morinville prepares for second family-focused Canada Day

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – There won’t be any fireworks in town this Canada Day, but that’s just fine for the Morinville Historical and Cultural Society, a group who has once again stepped to the front of the line to bring the community a Canada Day celebration the way they were done many years ago… […]

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Grade 4 students get to see new school

Morinville News Staff Photos

Morinville – George H Primeau School opened its doors Monday night for a barbecue and tour of the school for Grade 4 students who will be entering Grade 5 at the school this fall. Approximately 350 parents, current and future students toured the grounds and hallways of the middle school which will teach Grades 5 through 8 in September and beyond… […]

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New service expands availability of digital books

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Combine the words free and reading and you end up with Freading, a new electronic book service available at the Morinville Community Library. The new website, offered through the library and sponsored this year by the provincial government, offers downloadable books like the library’s existing Overdrive electronic book service… […]

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From the desk of Planning and Development

Coeur de Morinville Area Structure Plan (ASP)

The Coeur de Morinville Area Structure Plan project is underway! The Coeur de Morinville (“heart” of Morinville) ASP will provide policy direction for how Morinville’s Downtown, including the “main streets” (100 Avenue and 100 Street)… […]

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The day in photos

The last waltz
The Morinville Community High School Band held their final concert of the school year Wednesday night with a performance at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre… […]

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Busy weekend for Morinville RCMP

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – Crime in Morinville was plentiful over the weekend. RCMP reported Monday morning they responded to a commercial break and enter and another incident of vandalism in town… […]

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RCMP focused on commercial vehicles in June

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – RCMP have designated June as Commercial Vehicle Safety Month under the Alberta Traffic Safety Plan. Morinville RCMP members and their road safety partners will be stepping up efforts to make sure commercial vehicles are operated safely… […]

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Pennies still have value for the library

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – Those little chunks of copper that sit in coffee cans and sock drawers throughout the community may soon be discontinued, but the Morinville Community Library is looking for as many pennies as people are willing to give.

The library has been fundraising with local businesses and its adult patrons for the past several months, raising funds for much-needed materials and furniture for the soon-to-be-opened expanded facility… […]

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What’s on this weekend

Compiled by Morinville News Staff

Morinville – There is plenty to choose from in Morinville this weekend for sports fans, theatre fans, music fans, and people who just like a good bargain… […]

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County planning to borrow for bridges

By Stephen Dafoe

Sturgeon County – County Council unanimously approved first reading of a borrowing bylaw Tuesday morning that would see the municipality borrow up to $528,000 to fund two bridges on Township Road 554 (Cardiff Road), work the County deems necessary in preparation for the broader work of reconstructing the road between Highways 28 … […]

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Monday in photos

Productive produce
Sobeys Produce Manager Floyd Lachapelle talks to Michelle Van Brabant’s Notre Dame Kindergarten class Monday morning as part of their tour of the store. – Lucie Roy Photo… […]

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Clean Sweep pitches in to beautify town

Photos by Lucie Roy

Morinville – Wednesday town staff, business owners, students and residents gathered together for one common cause -cleaning up Morinville. Operation Clean Sweep, Morinville’s contribution to Pitch-In Canada’s nationwide initiative to clean up our own backyards is a noble endeavour designed to make Morinville look a little better to residents and visitors… […]