Crime & Police
Morinville RCMP respond to a barricaded person in Gibbons
Gibbons, Alberta – On December 29, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m., a 50-year-old male entered a residence in Gibbons, owned by his friend. […]
Year: 2018
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: Merry Christmas to you all
In the fall of 1897, Francis Pharcellus Church, editor of the New York Sun, wrote a response to Virginia O’Hanlon, an eight-year-old girl who wanted to know if there was a Santa Claus. As Miss O’Hanlan wrote, “Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN, it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?” The following was Church’s reply: […]
Local Sports
Sports Report
The Morinville Junior B Jets ended 2018 with a 7-6 loss to the Wetaskiwin Icemen on the road Dec. 22. The loss brings the club to … […]
Food & Health
The Soaring Pig: Making Bread
Below is an instructional video on how to make white sandwhich bread at home. The recipe is easy if you have a bit of time to let it all rise. […]
Arts & Culture
Locals gather to be extra in hockey film
On Friday morning some Morinville residents got up early to be extras in a movie. The extras were needed as part of the audience in the movie A Very, Merry, Sure Shot Dombrowski Christmas. […]
Arts & Culture
Community gathers to sing in the season
The 40th Annual Morinville Community Christmas Celebration, an Interdenominational Musical Jubilee took place before a packed audience on Thursday night at the St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church. […]
Local News
UPDATED: Morinville RCMP seeking to apprehend wanted male
Morinville, Alta – The Morinville RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Hayden Wolfleg (also goes by Hayden Lafleche). […]
Arts & Culture
MPS holds Christmas concert
Morinville Public School Christmas Fringe was held Tuesday with performances in the gym, classrooms and Grade Three students at Fable Gardens Hall.
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Business
Column: Chamber Chatter
December Hours: Closed Dec 24 and 25 and 26th. Open Dec 27 and 28th and Closed Dec 31 and Jan 1st. Reopening Jan 2nd. […]
Local News
Morinville firefighters recognized for long service and exemplary service
Former Fire Chief Ron Cust and several of his fellow firefighters received some applause and recognition in Council Chambers Tuesday evening during Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting.
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Arts & Culture
MCHS and Primeau combine talents for concert
The Christmas Band Concert featuring GHP and MCHS Bands was held on Tuesday night at the MCCC.
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Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Strongman competitor expresses his thanks
So things didn’t go as planned but still managed 15th out of 30, so ultimately 15th in the world. Little frustrated but very motivated to get back and redeem myself.
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Editorial & Opinion
Letter: SVS appreciative for support
Over six weekends at Prairie Gardens at their fall festival, we raised $8175 in Pumpkin Cannon sales. […]
Business
Chamber’s shop local contest picks its winners
by Morinville News Staff The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its first shop local contest Monday with […]
Business
Amazon to open location in Leduc
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to open a new customer fulfillment facility in the Nisku Business Park that will employ more than 600 people. […]
Local News
Weekly News Recap
There was a lot happening in Morinville last week, particularly in the world of budgets and the rec centre. Below is a look back on some of what we covered last week. […]