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Elder Abuse Awareness focus of one-day conference in Morinville
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor World Elder Abuse Awareness Day more than 50 people attended an awareness event at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre on Friday. […]
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Council approves formation of a sponsorship committee made of Morinville and County residents
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Morinville rec centre project will have eight new hands on deck to attempt to attain Council’s goal of acquiring $6,185,000 in sponsorship money for Morinville’s new $30,500,000 rec centre project. The committee’s terms of reference were unanimously approved by council following some amendments at their June 12 meeting. […]
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Council given rec centre project update; “It’s coming on time and under-budget”
Reading Time: 3 minutesAt their June 12 meeting, council received a slew of updates from administration on Morinville’s biggest ever capital project, their new arena and rec facility. Different members of administration addressed segments of the project update, from operations to finance and construction progress. […]
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Four Winds Public School holds sod-turning ceremony.
Reading Time: 3 minutesHeavy winds moved Four Winds Public School’s sod-turning ceremony indoors Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday’s ceremony officially launched construction of Four Winds Public School, scheduled to open in September of 2019 in Morinville. […]
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Morinville raises Pride flag
Reading Time: 1 minuteIn celebration of Pride Week, the raising of the Pride Flag took place at Morinville Town Hall on Tuesday evening. […]
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Town Recreation & Culture Master Plan survey
Reading Time: 1 minuteThe Town of Morinville is seeking input on its Recreation & Culture Master Plan, a project that is scheduled for completion in December and will set the standard for everything from parks, trails, recreation and culture programming and event goals.
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Changes coming to vape industry after passing of Bill S-5
Reading Time: 3 minutesConsumers who use vape products will soon see some changes at their favourite vape stores as new regulations under Bill S-5, which recently received Royal Assent, come into effect.
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New swings going up at Ecole Notre Dame in Morinville
Reading Time: 1 minuteAfter more than a year of work fundraising for a new swing set, including a $10,000 donation from the St. Albert Kinsmen, workers have been busy this past week getting the Ecole Notre Dame Swing Set Project ready for students to use. […]
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Lack of volunteers reduces thrift store to three days a week.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMore than two months after the Midstream Support Society’s Annual General Meeting and a call for more volunteers, the society has been forced to reduce their thrift store’s hours of operation to three days per week. […]
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Library launching LGBTQ+ program with Pride Party
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Pride Party will take place on 100 Avenue in front of the Morinville Community Library June 8 from 4 p.m to 5 p.m. to demonstrate support and acceptance of individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. […]
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Community Champions: Higher Grounds continuing to help the community this summer
Reading Time: 2 minutesMorinville’s volunteer-run coffee shop is continuing to be a community hub over the summer by offering several events and initiatives, including a gathering for military spouses, live music on Fridays, and putting money back into the community.
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Lots of opportunities to keep good stuff out of the landfill
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis past weekend’s Reuse It Or “Loose” It event, a volunteer-run initiative to divert materials from the landfill, was another example of why the program works. […]