Business

Morinville Farmers’ Market resumes this Friday

The Morinville Farmers’ Market resumes at the Ray McDonald Sports Center Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The market will continue indoors weekly until June except for Good Friday.

Market Manager Korien Sampson said the indoor market had about 15 vendors when it shut down for the Christmas break. She is anticipating ten vendors to start this week and to grow the selection in coming weeks. […]

Business

Morinville Library prepares for another busy year in 2017

2017 is shaping up to be a big year for the Morinville Public Library (MPL).

“There are so many programs, for babies to seniors, at the library and in 2017 there is sure to be some new, exciting, programming added as well,” said Amy Guenette, Chair of the MPL Board, in an interview on December 15. “There always seems to be something fun going on at the library every month.” […]

Business

Shop in Morinville: We have a winner

René Chevalier was the winner of our 12 Shops of Christmas contest. Participating businesses drew one name each to narrow the field down to 12, and we drew René’s name Dec. 20. Mr. Chevalier chose to spend his $500 prize at JM Turner Goldsmith ($300), The Flower Stop ($100) and Liquor on Main ($100).
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Morinville’s Champion Petfoods receives Alberta Exporter of the Year

For the third consecutive year, Morinville’s Champion Petfoods has been named Alberta Exporter of the Year by Alberta Export Awards. The company also took home the top prize in the Consumer Products category. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and JWN presented both awards.
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Business

Morinville businesses recognized by their Chamber

The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. Awards were presented in 11 categories. Additionally, a number of long service awards were presented ranging from five to 45 years of membership. More than 200 business owners and employees attended the special luncheon.
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Arts & Culture

Ron’s Collectibles promises a trip down memory lane

When people talk about “the good old days,” I’m pretty sure they are referring to a time when TVs lived inside giant wooden boxes and, if you wanted to change the channel, well darn it, you had to actually get up off the couch and turn a dial. The soundtrack of “the good old days” is undoubtedly some warm, buttery music playing off a vinyl record, filling a room covered with wood paneling and orange shag carpet. […]

Business

Champion remains committed to Morinville, president says

Frank Burdzy, The President and CEO of Champion Petfoods, one of Morinville’s largest employers, gave a detailed presentation to Council during their monthly Committee of the Whole meeting Nov. 16, sharing the recent successes and challenges his rapidly expanding pet food company has been facing. […]

Arts & Culture

MCHS honours its achievers

Morinville Community High School (MCHS) held their 2015-2016 School Year Achievement Awards presentation at the Morinville Cultural Centre Nov. 2. A full audience of students, staff and family filled the hall. […]

Business

Morinville Sobeys assists MCHS with two school initiatives

Morinville Community High School (MCHS) was the recipient of two cheques from Morinville Sobeys last week. Store owners Shaun and Susie Thompson presented the school with a cheque for $430 for the school’s Urban Agriculture program, and one for $1511 for the school’s HOWLS (Honour, Ownership, Welcoming, Leadership and Safety) program.
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