Local News

Town wins Health Education Award

The Town of Morinville is the recipient of the Providing Health Education Award.

Melonie Dziwenka, FCSS/Community Program Coordinator said she received an email Aug. 25 from Patrick MacQuarrie, Program Officer – Communities Choose Well, Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA). […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Column: You’ve got to walk before you can hum

By Stephen Dafoe

The snow is going and melting ice is flowing – sure signs spring is on its way. There is no better time than now to grab yourself a good pair of running shoes and hit the trail walking… […]

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Morinville News

Around the town in photos

Active Living Fair offers variety of interests

Photos by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Cultural Centre once again played home to the Active Living Fair this year. The evening event brought together local clubs, organizations, agencies and businesses offering active living under one roof… […]

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Local Sports

Morinville – a community on the run

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – Whether inside or outside, on the sidewalk or on the trail – Morinville residents like to run. With warmer days upon us and streets swept and cleaned, residents can be seen jogging and running throughout the community to keep fit or to get fit… […]

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Local Sports

Walking trail fit camp gives full workout

Photos by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Local exercise enthusiasts have been putting the trail and trail equipment at the fish and Game Association pond to good use for the past two Wednesdays. Walking Trail Fit Camp began Apr. 11 and continues until May 30, offering area residents an opportunity for a weekly one-hour fitness session that is part commune with nature and two parts boot camp. Organized by Morinville’s Community Services Department and instructed by Lara Thompson… […]

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Local News

Grocery store and Town partner to get folks eating right

By Monday Morning News Staff

Morinville – Thursday night’s Active Living Fair served as the launching point for a three-week initiative to get Morinvillian’s eating well. 21 Days to Healthy Living is a joint initiative between the Town of Morinville’s Community Services Department and Sobeys under the Town’s involvement with the Communities ChooseWell program.

The program aims to encourage Alberta families to eat healthier and to enjoy more family meals together… […]

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Local News

Morinville launches new equipment and new health initiative

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – The launch of the Outdoor Fitness Equipment and Morinville’s commitment to become a ChooseWell community took place at the Fish & Game Pond Thursday night. Susan MacDonald, Director of Community Services spoke of the Launch of the Outdoor Fitness equipment and how it fit perfectly… […]