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Morinville News

Mayor and Deputy Mayor to meet with Transportation Minister

May 21, 2013 Comments Off on Mayor and Deputy Mayor to meet with Transportation Minister

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Mayor Paul Krauskopf and Deputy Mayor Lisa Holmes are set to meet with Alberta’s Transportation Minister, Ric McIver, May 29 to discuss the Highway 2 / Cardiff Road intersection.

During a presentation at the Morinville Rendez-Vous Centre Wednesday afternoon, Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Maureen Kubinec said she has been advocating for the province to do something to make the intersection safer than it presently is… […]

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Community Carnival to kick off June

May 21, 2013 Comments Off on Community Carnival to kick off June

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – June will get off with a carnival atmosphere on the Morinville Public Elementary School Grounds. The school’s Parents’ Fundraising Association is hosting their 2nd Annual MPES Community Carnival June 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are once again excited to offer a no cost event for the entire community… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Column: Joe Morinville

May 21, 2013 3

So I see on the news a fellow’s got a petition going to erect a 1,000-foot statue of Wolverine in downtown Edmonton so it can revitalize the downtown. I thought at first it was a statue of the wolverine animal, but apparently it’s some comic book character that’s like Fonzie on Happy Days with a set of big steak knives for claws…. […]

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Local News

Wednesday print edition download

May 21, 2013 Comments Off on Wednesday print edition download

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… […]

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Local 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… […]

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Local News

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… […]

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Local Sports

Soccer Camp to offer skills for multiple ages

May 20, 2013 Comments Off on Soccer Camp to offer skills for multiple ages

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Although soggy fields delayed a start-of-season soccer camp, the Town is planning to reschedule the event for June 15 and 16. The two-day event will feature 90 minutes of instruction each day from some international talent… […]

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Arts & Culture

Edgore launching their first EP

May 20, 2013 Comments Off on Edgore launching their first EP

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Local metal band Edgore will be taking to the stage at the Morinville Plaza to celebrate their first EP May 25. The band, made up of Esther, David and Gordon LeBel, began in 2011 as a duo called ED. Bassist Gordon LeBel joined a little later adding the Gor in Edgore. The group’s name is an amalgam of band member’s given names… […]

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Local Sports

Black Ice Volleyball looking forward to second season

May 16, 2013 Comments Off on Black Ice Volleyball looking forward to second season

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – Though it is still months away, the Black Ice Volleyball Club is looking forward to their second season in front of the net. Started last fall, the club hit the courts with 20 players, enough for a U16 and a U15 team… […]

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Local News

Deputy Mayor appointed to Premier’s Council on Alberta’s Promise

May 16, 2013 1

By Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Deputy Mayor Lisa Holmes is among 84 Alberta community, business and agency leaders appointed to the Premier’s Council on Alberta’s Promise, a group that will work directly with businesses by providing information and support to help their financial and in-kind investments to agencies and communities at a local level to support children and youth programs and initiatives. The appointment is in effect until Mar. 31, 2016. … […]

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Arts & Culture

MCHS Coffee House 2013 packs in the performers

May 15, 2013 Comments Off on MCHS Coffee House 2013 packs in the performers

Photos By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville Community High School held their annual coffee house at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre May 15, filling the stage with 17 acts and 27 performers, entertainment that was punctuated by a dessert-filled intermission… […]

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Local News

Here’s what happened on Hump Day [PHOTOS]

May 15, 2013 Comments Off on Here’s what happened on Hump Day [PHOTOS]

Lucie Roy Photos

Morinville – People may be winding their way towards the holiday weekend, but there was plenty happening in town on Hump Day. Here’s some of what our cameras caught… […]