Morinville gathers to celebrate French heritage
Morinville celebrated its French heritage on Friday starting with the raising of the Franco-Albertan flag in St. Jean Baptiste Park at noon. […]
Morinville celebrated its French heritage on Friday starting with the raising of the Franco-Albertan flag in St. Jean Baptiste Park at noon. […]
Blue, white and pink flags will fly over municipalities in Alberta as communities begin raising the Franco-Albertan flag in honour of Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) and Mois de la Francophonie Albertaine. […]
Morinville will officially recognize the contribution French Canadians have made to the province and region Mar. 1 with the Town of Morinville’s Annual Morinville French Heritage Celebration. […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – One doesn’t have to drive too far into town to catch a glimpse of the steeple rising above St. Jean Baptiste Church in downtown Morinville. But residents and visitors could soon be deprived of that iconic view if significant funds are not raised to save it. The historic steeple is in need of approximately $500,000 in restoration work to save it from loss to water rot.
“There is significant damage by water inside the steeple as well as other parts of the church, mainly the north roof,” said Father Ignacy… […]
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