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Local News

Fish & Game Association gathers to brag over dinner

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – Approximately 340 adults and youth gathered at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Mar. 24 for the Morinville Fish and Game Association’s (MFGA) 20th Anniversary Brag Night, an evening fundraiser that combines a wild game dinner, auction, and the handing out of trophies to local outdoor enthusiasts… […]

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Legal

Centralta Tourism Society moving forward

By Lucie Roy

St. Albert – The Centralta Tourism Society (CTS) held their annual general meeting Mar. 24 at the NABI Centre in St. Albert. Sixteen CTS members from Legal, St. Albert and Morinville were in attendance to set the organization’s priorities for 2012.
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Morinville News

Around the schools

Compiled by Lucie Roy

Grade 4 students at Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School spent Thursday learning about Canada’s First Nations people… […]

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Morinville News

Primeau kicks off spring break with a talent show

Georges H. Primeau student Jean Luc Coupal works his magic on the drums during the school's 16th annual talent show. A total of 73 student performers took to the stage to show their entertainment abilities Thursday afternoon… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Editorial: So here we are – now what?

“I’m sorry; Johnny cannot come out to play with you because your mom took away his school.”

Although not exactly the verbiage used, it is not far off what we are hearing and feeling in the streets of Morinville post town hall meeting with Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk Mar. 15… […]

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Morinville News

Photo radar opponents take their concerns outside community

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A group of Morinville residents dissatisfied with Morinville’s photo radar program and how it operates are frustrated with what they see as a lack of response to their questions and concerns. They have taken their grievances outside the community, sending a package of complaints and information to Morinville RCMP, the Alberta Solicitor General, the Minister of Justice and local and regional media outlets… […]

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Legal

Around the towns – midweek edition

Sturgeon Mustangs win gold
The Atom B team from Sturgeon defeated the Andrew Aces 8-6 Mar. 19 and followed it up with a 9-5 win at home in Legal Mar. 20 to take the gold in the 16/60 Tier 4 Final. Coach Rivard said that this team played like a team… […]

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Morinville News

Champion’s latest update claims some progress

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Champion Petfoods released their latest odour reduction update late Tuesday night, a two-page missive that outlines what the company has been working on over the past six weeks and what it plans to do in the coming weeks as it continues to work on reducing odours from their plant… […]

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Local Sports

Skipping school for a good cause

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School students were running, jumping and jogging through the halls Mar. 19 with no one to tell them to slow down but the school’s Grade 5 students… […]

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Local News

Local Legion members to shave their heads for fundraiser

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – Legion member Kevin Wood’s long locks will soon be snipped away. Wood, known for his long hair but always willing to aid a good cause, has joined with other Legion members to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Fundraiser for Life… […]

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Local Sports

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Midget Road Runners provincial champions…again

The Morinville Road Runners returned from provincials with their second provincial win in as many years. Coach Serge Froment said the girls won all four of their games, finishing the… […]

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Local News

Nominees sought for annual volunteer awards

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Volunteers will once again be recognized this year for their efforts in doing their part to build a better Morinville. Nominations are currently open for several categories of volunteer recognition, and residents have until Apr. 13 to put forth the names of those they deem worthy of that recognition… […]