Business

Local Rotarians pass the gavel

Outgoing President Sheldon Fingler passes the Rotary Club of Morinville gavel to new President Simon Boersma during the President’s Dinner […]

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Vet clinic offering innovative option for proper animal care

Good preventive health care for pets makes a big difference in their lives, according to the staff of the Morinville Veterinary Clinic. The clinic recently launched its Optimum Care program, a group of preventive health plans designed to keep pets healthy through important routine care, reducing the risk of disease by detecting any issues early on, and reducing the cost of pet ownership by spreading those costs over 12 months. […]

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Public middle school one step closer

Following months of uncertainty, Morinville Public School parents could now have a middle school site in town satisfying to the school board and the Town. The new public middle school is to be located in a residential area, with claimed adequate access to parking and growth for the school. […]

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Westmor expands storage capacity

Some finishing touches were put on two new grain storage bins at Westmor Grain Terminal June 13. Manager Fred Redhead said the bins were completed about three weeks ago and have a combined capacity of 14400 tonnes or 530,000 bushels. […]

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Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce holds AGM

The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday with less than 50 members in attendance.

The 2016-17 Board of Directors includes Simon Boersma serving another year as Chamber President, and Samantha Olson of Putnam & Lawson as the business group’s Vice President. Olson had previously served as a Director on the 2015-16 Board. Both positions were acclaimed. […]

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Midstream Society decision delayed until Council meets with group

In a 6-1 vote, Council has passed a motion to hold a second meeting with the Midstream Society to discuss their needs for a new structure and potential partnerships that could be built with other community groups in the project to replace their ageing facility. […]

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Business organizations looking for board members

Two regional business organizations are currently looking for volunteers to serve on their boards. Community Futures: Tawatinaw Region in Westlock and The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce are both seeking some help. […]

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Flower and gift shop fulfills dream for local couple

Taking over The Flower Stop on 100 Avenue from former owner Lisa Bertschi was the achievement of a lifelong dream for Lori McLaughlin. She and husband Darcy took over the longtime Morinville business Apr. 18 and are looking forward to providing Morinville and area residents with some familiar and some completely new products and services. […]

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Popular Morinville eatery now open in Edmonton

Chef Doug Adsit unlocked the doors of the Green Bean Java Bistro to customers for the first time Monday morning. The new restaurant, located at 11120 142 Street in Edmonton’s west end is the second location for the brand which first opened in Morinville on Thanksgiving weekend 2011. […]