Business
Chamber Annual General Meeting next week
The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual General Meeting June 6 at the Morinville Community Centre from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Month: May 2018
Columns
How you can celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity for all of us to learn more about Indigenous peoples and their contributions to Canadian culture and society, and to build upon existing relationships on our collective journey towards reconciliation. […]
Local News
Lack of volunteers reduces thrift store to three days a week.
More 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. […]
Columns
Did you know you can help keep honey bees buzzing?
Honeybee populations in Canada are at an all-time high. That’s good news, because they and other pollinators help many of our fruits, vegetables, crops and flowering plants reproduce. […]
Local News
Library launching LGBTQ+ program with Pride Party
A 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. […]
Arts & Culture
Morinville Museum displaying from Vimy to Juno exhibit
The Battle of Vimy Ridge and the D-Day Landings are the focus of a new exhibit from the Juno Beach Centre. The travelling exhibition is at the Musée Morinville Museum until July 6.
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Local News
Lots to do in Morinville this weekend
by Morinville News Staff PUBLISHER’S NOTE: After publication of this article we learned that the Warrior Pursuit, identified below, has […]
Province
On the job harassment protection
Clear definitions of harassment, including sexual and domestic violence, and increased protection from violence and harassment come into effect June 1 with Alberta’s updated Occupational Health and Safety laws. […]
Columns
Seniors’ Column: Helping seniors take flight this summer
As seniors prepare to take to the skies, some may have questions about how best to get through security screening. Fortunately, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority has some tips to help us all breeze through. […]
Business
Community Champions: Higher Grounds continuing to help the community this summer
Morinville’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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Columns
National Column: Why Scheer keeps Ford at a distance
No one will accuse Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer of stepping in his Ontario counterpartís limelight since the June 7 provincial election was called. […]
Province
Government offers one number abuse line
The Government of Alberta has one number to call for a variety of abuse concerns. The Alberta Supports abuse line is 1-855-4HELPAB (4435722) and offers Albertans the ability to report abuse and receive support, information and referrals through the new centralized phone line.
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Province
Alberta apologizes to Sixties Scoop survivors
Alberta officially apologized for past practices that led to the removal of Indigenous children from their families. Known as the Sixties Scoop, the government says the actions lead to a loss of culture, identity and connection to their communities, and those impacts are still felt by survivors and their families today. The apology is part of Alberta’s reconciliation efforts.
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Arts & Culture
The week in photos
Above and below: The Reuse It or “Loose It” event took place Saturday at the Skyline Ball Diamonds. A Garage […]
Columns
National Column: Peace doesn’t need Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump may have cancelled his planned summit with North Korean dictator Kim
Jong Un (although even that is unclear). But it seems that plans for bringing peace to the Korean Peninsula will carry on anyway ñ with or without America. […]
Local News
Morinville Lions raise money for dog guides
The Petvalu Walk for Dog Guides took place at the Morinville Fish & Game pond on Sunday.
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