Local News
Senior and Junior Summer Camps join forces
On Wednesday those enrolled in the Senior Summer Camp were treated to a presentation from Chantal Godberson, who is a member of the Alberta Trappers Association.
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Month: July 2019
Business
Sobeys to eliminate plastic bags in early 2020
Sobeys is the first national grocery chain to announce it is eliminating plastic bags. Sobeys announced Wednesday that it would remove plastic grocery bags from all its grocery stores by the end of January 2020. […]
Business
Landrex sponsoring Morinville Leisure Centre arena
The Town of Morinville announced Monday that Landrex is the sponsor of the Morinville Leisure Centre’s arena. Landrex has been given naming rights to the new NHL-sized arena through a seven-year agreement. […]
Food & Health
What’s Cooking: Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Although the weather this summer has been less than favourable for barbecuing, Albertans will turn on their grills year-round. Whether […]
Local News
Morinville Baptist Church hosting Vacation Bible School
The Morinville Baptist Church on Grandin Avenue is taking part in the 5-Day Club July 29 to Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon each day. The program is open to children aged 5 to 13.
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Columns
Book Bites: Captain Underpants
Program Coordinator Stacey Buga talks about the popularity and the appeal of the Captain Underpants book series and why she recommends them for young readers. […]
Arts & Culture
MCHS alumni uniting for Fringe Festival
Three years ago, Morinville Community High School had a farcical hit for their spring play with a production of Michael McKeever’s 2011 play Suite Surrender. This August, former MCHS students will reunite to produce the play for the Edmonton Fringe Festival. […]
Crime & Police
Morinville RCMP seek assistance to identify theft suspects
Above is video footage of the two trucks being stolen. by Morinville News Staff Morinville RCMP are looking for three […]
Local News
Museum offering whimsical clay display
The Musée Morinville Museum has a new exhibition running until the middle of August that offers a humorous look at animal life. Titled Life on Earthenware, Medicine Hat artist Annette ten Cate has provided 17 sculptures that show animals participating in human activities. […]
Business
CFIB says Alberta small business confidence stalls in July
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) latest
Business Barometer results July indicate that Alberta’s small business confidence index fell by 1.8 points in July. Previous Barometers has shown a 20 per cent increase over the first half of the year. […]
Local News
Town unveils revamped website
After being approved in the 2019 Budget at a cost of $75,000 and receiving community input in an online survey in February, the Town’s website Morinville.ca was recently relaunched in a revamped format. […]
Crime & Police
UPDATED: Highway 44 collision claims one life
The Morinville RCMP with emergency services were called to a serious collision on Highway 44, approximately two kilometres south of Riviere Qui Barre Wednesday afternoon.
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Local News
Our Morinville in photos
A quick pictorial look at the community and what is happening this summer. […]
Local News
Sturgeon County resident representing Alberta and Canada at FEI North American Young Riders Championships
After years of dedication, Jada Graham is off to Montana as part of Junior Team Alberta.
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Business
Chamber mixing it up at the library this week
The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce is holding their next Business Mixer event at the Morinville Community Library July 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Local News
Morinville’s Rooke School of Karate in Okinawa
Nine members of the Rooke School of Karate are in Okinawa, Japan for the 60th Anniversary celebration of Uechi Ryu Kenukai Karate. Okinawa, Japan is the home of Uechi-Ryu Karate.
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