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Ballet Jörgen to Woo Morinville on Valentine’s Day

Feb 3, 2014 Comments Off

by Ashley Janes

Photo by Charlene McIntosh

The Morinville Community Cultural Centre (MCCC) will set the bar for Valentine’s Day by playing host to critically acclaimed Ballet Jörgen who will be performing the timeless classic love story of Romeo & Juliet on the main stage Feb. 14. Recognized as the Touring Artistic Group of the Year by the BC Touring Council, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen has a repertoire of more than 117 ballets that have earned them national and international recognition, bringing them to the forefront of the North American dance scene… […]

Column: Healthy Routes – Words for the Heart

Feb 3, 2014 Comments Off

by Gladys Kublik, co-owner Neighbors Vitamin Shop

When the thrill of Valentine’s Day is replaced by the expectation of chocolate, it’s time to start thinking of the other hearts associated with the month of February. The hearts beating in the chest of every living human being… […]

Local dancers getting ready for big Disneyland opportunity

Feb 3, 2014 Comments Off

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Although many students are looking forward to Spring Break vacations in March, a group of 17 students from Dance Connections are setting their vacation sights a little further down the calendar to July. The students, ranging in age from 10 to 19, are currently organizing and fundraising for a trip to California where they will take part in the Summer Dance Classic at Disneyland running July 8 to 13. … […]

RCMP looking for women

Feb 3, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will be holding a “Women in Policing” event Feb. 11 as part of their efforts to recruit more women to a career in law enforcement. The two-hour evening event features female police officers from different sections within the RCMP; recruiters will conduct a presentation on policing and … […]

Improvements coming to Sturgeon Composite School

Feb 2, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Namao – Sturgeon Composite High School will benefit from a modernization project that will include mechanical and electrical upgrades as well as upgrades to the school interior to meet programming needs and make better use of space. Education Minister Jeff Johnson made the announcement at the school Friday as part of a round of visits… […]

Province to modernize École Citadelle in Legal

Feb 2, 2014 Comments Off

by Lucie Roy

Legal – École Citadelle was among a number of schools to receive funding announcements from the province Friday. Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Maureen Kubinec said the project would involve modifying the interior areas of the existing school to better meet educational programming needs and make better use of existing space… […]

Albertans now eligible for compassionate care leave

Feb 2, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Albertans can now take up to eight weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave from work to care for a gravely ill family member. Like mothers on maternity leave, employees taking compassionate care leave can return to the same or similar position with their employers when they return to the job. The legislation came into effect Feb. 1…. […]

Morinville Sports Report

Feb 2, 2014 Comments Off

On the rocks

The Morinville Curling Club was hopping Saturday afternoon as a number of teams took to the ice for the Annual Men’s Bonspiel. The event ran Thursday through Sunday. The Morinville Curling Club will hold a Ladies Bonspiel Feb. 28 and Mar 1, consisting of six-end games… […]

Morinville Wolves take second in home tournament

Feb 2, 2014 Comments Off

by Stephen Dafoe

The Morinville Wolves Senior Girls took the silver in a weekend eight-team invitational tournament held at Morinville Community High School Friday and Saturday…. […]

Police warning of Microsoft scam

Jan 31, 2014 Comments Off

submitted by St. Albert RCMP

St-Albert RCMP is cautioning the public, after receiving a report of a phone scam still circulating in the St. Albert area. The scam has also been seen across Canada for more than two years…. […]

Around the schools

Jan 30, 2014 Comments Off

Caden Robinson was one of 17 Morinville Public Elementary School students to have his hair pinked for the annual Hair Massacure campaign, an initiative that originated in Morinville 2002. The Pink Campaign runs until Feb. 14 and concludes with a head-shaving event at West Edmonton Mall…. […]

Letter: Monstanto March planned for spring

Jan 30, 2014 Comments Off

Following the 2nd worldwide March Against Monsanto, the momentum continues.

In early December, I had the opportunity to attend the Genetically Engineered Foods and Human Health speaker’s tour. This event was organized by Albertans For Food Safety. There were 300 people of all demographics in attendance, which made for a full house at the Telus Centre on the U of A campus…. […]

Letter: More police presence needed

Jan 30, 2014 Comments Off

I rarely see RCMP presence during the schools’ busy opening and closing times. The RCMP’s efforts are weak, to say the least, when it comes to enforcing traffic laws for the sake of Morinville youths’ safety. I drive my son to school every morning, and every morning I see gross examples of careless driving in the school zones and important intersections…. […]

Local manufacturer up for provincial award

Jan 30, 2014 Comments Off

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Alberta Chambers of Commerce have announced that Champion Petfoods has been selected as a finalist for their Alberta Business Awards of Distinction for the second consecutive year. In addition to being a finalist in the award’s Export Category, the local manufacturer is also eligible for the Premier’s Award of Distinction, an award sponsored by Government of Alberta Human Services… […]

RCMP seeking alleged hit and run driver

Jan 30, 2014 Comments Off

by Morinville News Staff

Morinville – Police are investigating an alleged hit and run that occurred near Morinville Public Elementary School early Thursday morning. The incident involved an eight-year-old boy being struck by a grey van as the child was in the crosswalk at 101 Avenue and 101A Street… […]

Community groups seek council funding

Jan 29, 2014 Comments Off

by Tristan Turner

Morinville – Three community groups are asking Council for ongoing financial assistance totalling more than $27,000 annually for the next two years. The regular meeting of Council on Jan. 28 included presentations from the Morinville Historical and Cultural Society, the Morinville Food Bank and the Morinville Minstrels. While council did not vote on the grants, they will be considering the funding proposals as budget discussions approach…. […]