The Morinville Jets won their home opener against the Wetaskiwin Icemen handily on Sunday, Sept. 25. The 7-1 win over the Icemen was their second win of the Capital Junior Hockey League’s opening weekend. The Jets defeated the Fort Saskatchewan Hawks 5-4 in overtime on Friday, Sept. 23. – Stephen Dafoe Photo
On Tuesday, staff celebrated NAPA Morinville and Home Hardware owner Maurice “Moe” Chevalier’s 50th birthday with some graphics outside the 100 Avenue store. – Stephen Dafoe Photo
Blue Mass Sunday was held on Sunday, Sept. 25, at École Notre Dame School to recognize the contributions of first responders. The Mass was held to thank those who, every moment of every day, stand ready to come forward, putting themselves in harm’s way on the community’s behalf. – Lucie Roy Photo
The Rendez-Vous Centre 50th Anniversary was a three-day celebration with an Open House on Sept. 20, Wine and Cheese Friday, Sept. 23, and a Dinner and Dance Saturday, Sept. 24. – Lucie Roy Photo
Jingle Dancer Martina Aginas of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation dances as the Alexander First Nation’s Kicking Horse Singers (from left: Donnelly Paul, James Minous, and Creedon Arcand) drum and sing. – Stephen Dafoe Photo
Aginas concluded the presentation by leading attendees in a round dance.
Lucas Dalrymple makes small work of his slice of watermelon during the Junior Watermelon Eating Contest. – Stephen Dafoe Photo
Pippa Temporal and Mac Spooner were two contestants in the Junior Watermelon Eating Contest put on by the Morinville Centennial Community Gardens. – Stephen Dafoe Photo
Morinville Art Club member Sarah Hall talks about the dream catcher craft that the club made available to attendees during the Alberta Culture Days event Sunday, Sept. 25. – Stephen Dafoe Photo
Morinville Community Library staff member Margaret Meetsma shows the art kits available at the Alberta Culture Days events. Finished art can be taken to the library to be displayed. – Stephen Dafoe Photo
The Morinville Community Library had a full-size display of their Alberta Culture Days activity in the display case at the library. – Stephen Dafoe Photo
During Alberta Culture Days, the Morinville Museum has a display in honour of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for visitors to view. The display is still at the museum, which is open Wednesday to Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. – Stephen Dafoe Photo
While there, some people were gathering crawfish to enjoy later. – Lucie Roy Photo
These shots were taken at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 east of Morinville, looking northwest and southwest. – Stephen Dafoe Photos
Brian Croft sent us this photo of this sunrise, taken Monday, Sept. 26.
