Business
Chamber holds annual Golf Tournament
The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament was held Thursday at the Cardiff Golf & Country Club.
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Month: July 2019
Business
Lemonade Day Northern Alberta celebrates youth entrepreneurs
Community Futures Tawatinaw Region (CFTR) recognized the many participants in the Lemonade Day as the young entrepreneurs gathered in Westlock and were acknowledged for their efforts and dedication.
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Food & Health
What’s Cooking: Swap meat for mushrooms for a healthier meal
(NC) Meaty portabella mushrooms take the place of meat in these vegetarian-friendly pepper burrito bowls. Brown rice and beans make a healthy yet satisfying addition to the filling. […]
Local News
Town updates Land Use Bylaw
Changes to Morinville’s land use bylaw will go ahead after being approved by Town Council at its July 9 regular meeting. […]
Local News
Town presents Pride of Morinville to three residents
Above: Danny Getzlaf and Brad Reiter pose with their awards and Council. Below Morinville Kings Head Coach Wayne Gatza and […]
Columns
Comment: Youth and opioids: What parents need to know
(NC) With 21.5 million opioid prescriptions dispensed in 2016, Canada is the second highest per capita consumer of opioids worldwide. Anyone using opioids is at risk of an overdose, including young people that are prescribed opioids for a number of reasons such as dental surgery or sports injuries. […]
Local News
Lions ready for Lucien Beaupre Golf Tournament
The Morinville Lions Club is getting ready for the annual Lucian Beaupre Golf Tournament, mixing a fun day of golf with helping two charitable causes.
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Local News
County sets date to fill Division 2 vacancy
September 17, 2019 will be the date Sturgeon County voters in Division 2 go to the polls to elect a councillor to fill the role left vacant by two-term Councillor Susan Evans who resigned June 27. […]
Obituaries
Obituary Notice: ALLARD, Bertrand ‘Bert’
On Friday, July 5, 2019 Bertrand (Bert) Allard of Morinville, Alberta passed away at the age of 88 years.
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Columns
Book Bites: Staff Vs. Patrons Scrabble competition
The Morinville Community Library is inviting patrons to come in and play a round of Scrabble against the staff. Here’s Library Director Isabelle Cramp with the details. […]
Local News
Champion Petfoods among 16 brands linked to potential canine heart problems by FDA
Morinville’s Champion Petfoods manufactures two brands identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a study on the potential links between grain-free pet foods and a canine heart condition. […]
Local News
Local Rotary member receives International Award
Rotary Club of Morinville member Walter Sczebel was one of two in Canada to receive an exemplary award from the Rotary Foundation.
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Food & Health
What’s Cooking: Try a Duxelle Burger this barbecue season
(NC) With but a few key ingredients including a duxelle, sharp Comté cheese and a homemade sauce – this is the kind of burger that needs nothing else. […]
Local News
Lions receive 2nd Largest pull can tab donation
The Lions Club of Morinville received their second largest aluminum pull tab donation.
Eileen and Frank Vollmer submitted the photo with Eileen and Lions Club of Morinville member Francis Fryters and the 45-gallon drum filled with tabs. […]
People
Century Celebration held at Heritage Place Lodge
On Tuesday afternoon the Heritage Lodge held a 100th Birthday party for resident Paula Nolte.
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National News
Comment: Curbing the opioid crisis in small cities
(NC) It’s a common misconception that large cities are most affected by opioid use and abuse. But recent stats show residents in communities of 50,000 to 100,000 people are 2.5 times more likely to be hospitalized due to opioid overdose than those in large metropolitan centres.
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