Local News

RCMP investigating church vandalism as a hate crime

The Morinville RCMP are investigating graffiti spray painted on the St. John Baptiste Church and side walk, located on 100 Ave in Morinville that occurred sometime between Apr. 3, 2015 after 8:30 p.m., and Apr. 4, 2015 before 9 a.m. […]

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Morinville News

The people save the steeple

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The campaign to save the steeple of historic St. Jean Baptiste Church blew well past its goal Saturday night with revenues from the Enchantment Under the Sea fundraiser organized by Jennifer Laurence of Posh Weddings and Kathy MacDougal of Engravit. The dinner and dance drew more than 100 supporters who bought tickets to the event and bid on a large selection of silent auction items… […]

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Arts & Culture

Loverboy working for the festival weekend

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees Loverboy is the big name added to this year’s St. Jean Baptiste Festival. After a centennial festival series that saw several top name acts swing through Morinville, SJB Promotions is following it up with an even bigger name and hopefully even bigger draw… […]

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Local News

Local Legion members attend rally

By Lucie Roy

Onoway – Legionnaires from around the region gathered in Onoway over the weekend for a rally. The Morinville Legion had 13 Branch and one Ladies Auxiliary member in attendance. The annual Rally includes Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members from the Branches in Whitecourt… […]