Schools and youth
Around the schools
Here’s some of what took place in Morinville schools last week…. […]
Month: October 2014
Local News
Morinville parents launch school petition
by Colin Smith
A petition urging construction of a public junior high and/or high school in Morinville had received more than 350 signatures less than a week after it was launched, according to the organizers…. […]
Local News
Man dead after early morning collision on 28
A man is dead after an Oct. 17 collision on Highway 28 near the Highway 803 intersection in Sturgeon County… […]
Legal
Locals recognized for their contributions
ACFA member Lucien Houle was introduced into Ordre des Sages (Elder recognition) at the Royal Alberta Museum Oct. 18.
Houle, who was born in Morinville, received the award in recognition… […]
Local Sports
Lady Wolves take silver in 20th annual tournament
by Stephen Dafoe One of Canada’s largest high school volleyball tournaments entered and completed its 20th year over the weekend. […]
Business
Morinville Chamber picks its winners
Photos by Lucie Roy
Morinville – It was an evening in Paris for local businesses Thursday night during the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual Awards Night Gala. This year’s event sold 160 tickets, a strong increase from the past couple of years… […]
Local News
Lions and Wolves unite for school pride
Sr. Boys member Matt Derocher leads his team through the banner during opening ceremonies. – Stephen Dafoe Photos by Stephen […]
Morinville News
Morinville cats showing at International Cat Show
by Lucie Roy
Some local cats and their owner will be entering a high profile competition later this month. The International Cat Association (TICA) Northern Region 16-ring Championship and Household Pet Show will be held Oct. 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ramada Conference Centre on Kingsway Avenue in Edmonton… […]
Local News
Enbridge holds info session on Northern Gateway Project
by Morinville News Staff with files from Colin Smith
Morinville and Sturgeon County residents had an opportunity to learn more about the controversial Northern Gateway Project and have their own views heard Oct. 14… […]
Local News
Canadian Search Dog Association presents to Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch
by Lucie Roy
Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch (SRCW) members got a better understanding of the work search dogs do Oct. 14. Members of the Canadian Search Dog Association (CSDA) provide a demonstration during the crime watch organization’s monthly meeting at the Provincial Building… […]
Local News
Morinville Council Briefs Oct. 14
Council briefs by Ashley Janes
Morinville Council dealt with number of items at their Oct. 14 meeting, including presentations on an in house photo radar program from Mr. Richard Price, a presentation on traffic safety and photo enforcement from the Capital Region Intersection Safety Partnership, an update on the Morinville Festival Society’s Country Fair, and a presentation on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline project… […]
Local News
Council decides on pest appeal
by Ashley Janes
Council Voted in favour of the Terms of Reference for an Agricultural Pests Act Appeal Committee and Weed Control Act Appeal Committee during the Oct. 14 meeting… […]
Local News
Park plan receives first reading
by Ashley Janes
On Oct. 14 Council voted unanimously in favour of the first reading to amend Grandin Heights ASP Bylaw 19/2006 and Bylaw 22/2014, which would amend Land Use Bylaw 3/2012. The pair of bylaws would allow for an increase in size to a public park, located on the curve of Grandin Drive… […]
Local News
Oct. 15 Print Edition Download
Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, and in 1400 mailboxes Wednesday as well… […]
Arts & Culture
Louisiana Hayride promises wonderful night of country music
by Morinville News Staff
It’s been 66 years since the Louisiana Hayride musical variety show was performed at the Shreveport, Louisiana Municipal Auditorium and broadcast live over KWKH Radio. Best known for giving unknown artists like Hank Williams, Jim Reeves, .. […]
Local News
Our Morinville and Area in photos
Our Morinville & Area is an opportunity to view life through our community members’ lenses. Photos can be taken in Morinville and the surrounding communities in Sturgeon County or even … […]