By David Schaefer
As August leads into September, I would like to remind all drivers to be aware of Children. Playground and recreation trails are always busy as children are out playing and with School fast approaching morning and after walks to and from school make it even more important … […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – From its office on 100 Avenue, a building that doubles as a tourism information facility, the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) is focusing its attentions on tourism in the community and region.
A recent press release put out by the Chamber extolled the virtues of tourist destinations in the region, including Jurassic Forest, Prairie Gardens, the performance series at the Morinville Community Cultural Center, and the various museums and historic attractions in the region. The Chamber sees tourism as a critical economic and cultural component to the community and region, one that impacts taxis, restaurants, shops, hotels and convention centres… […]
We are 37 days away from Nomination Day. Thus far seven residents have stepped to announce they will run for Council. Council candidates include Wayne Gatza, Rob Ladouceur, David Pattison, Lawrence Giffin, Barry Turner, Nicole Boutestein and Dean Vandal… […]
By Morinville News Staff
Morinville – In their third press release in a month, the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) is now calling on the community to pull together to procure a full-time doctor for Morinville… […]
By Tristan Turner
Surprise; the Senate has once again proven to be an antiquated wasteful institution plagued with a plethora of particularly scandalous Senators… […]
Photos by Lucie Roy
Morinville – St. Andrew’s Anglican Church was demolished Tuesday morning, nearly two months after the church was destroyed in an early morning fire.
The church, destroyed June 17 was home to local Anglicans and well as the Father’s House Christian Fellowship. The latter faith group used the building for offices and a local youth ministry… […]
Seems like this election campaign has been going on forever even though it hasn’t even really started yet. Nomination Day is Sept. 23 and that is when the candidates really become candidates. But that hasn’t stopped those looking to run talking to the papers and the people on the Facebook about what they will do if they are elected… […]
Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and […]
By Morinville News Staff
Legal Liquor heist
RCMP are looking for information that would lead to the arrest of those involved with a break and enter to the Legal Liquor Warehouse in the early morning hours of Aug. 12. … […]
Our Morinville is a new reader-submitted photo section in our weekly print edition. Each week we call on readers to submit their photos for publication. Each month we will select one photo as the choice of the month. That reader will receive a $100 Shop in Morinville gift… […]
Deputy Mayor Lisa Holmes has put out an interesting pie chart as part of her social media campaign. The chart, found on her campaign site LisaHolmes.ca, offers a breakdown of how your tax dollar is spent.
Without a detailed breakdown the pie slices are merely numbers that may look large to many of us depending on our personal experience and perspective. […]
Our summer so far has been jam packed with exciting new programs, festivals and initiatives from your Community Services Department. Summer camps have kept the kids busy with innovative and creative weekly themes. Sporting events have been in full swing in Morinville and as part of our sport development strategy our department is proud to host the first annual Football Camp and the upcoming Hockey Camp in August. There has been something for all ages in Morinville. The successful launch of the 50+ Silver Shoes Pub Night in July, which featured the Emeralds. Graffiti in the Park and the Snow Art project for the Youth were wonderful… […]
By Ashley Janes and Jackson Cramp
Morinville – Professional skater Keith Allred recently came to the Bob Foster Skatepark in Morinville to shred the bowl, proving that it has started to attract attention from athletes outside of the local talent pool. The concrete park is a popular place among town youth… […]
Sam Ringette Photos
St. Albert’s annual Rock’n August car event drew plenty of Morinville vintage car owners… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Sturgeon County – An alternative to traditional sports is being offered in Sturgeon County this fall. The Sturgeon County Junior Roller Derby Association has recently been formed and was at Bon Accord’s Harvest Days on the weekend, giving parents and youth an opportunity to see what the sport is all about… […]
Photos by Stephen Dafoe
Bon Accord – Festivalgoers to this year’s Harvest Days festival had an opportunity to be entertained in an historic was Saturday morning. The Knights of the Northern Realm put on a battle re-enactment for attendees. The Edmonton-based co-ed club studies authentic combat techniques, period armour, historical garments, and medieval history, combining the knowledge into authentic… […]
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