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Population growth means more revenue and opportunities

by Tristan Turner

Morinville Mayor Lisa Holmes is calling the community’s nearly 10 per cent population increase over the past three years exciting, but said council will adhere to the previously passed Municipal Sustainability Plan “to support sustainable growth in our community.”.. […]

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Local gardeners batty about bats

by Morinville News Staff – Backyard bats were the topic of a Morinville Community Gardens workshop held July 15 at the United Church gardens. The local gardening enthusiasts brought in Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development bat expert Dr. Margo Pybus to do a session on bats in general and building bat houses in particular. More than 20 residents attended the session, some to learn about bats, others to get down to the task of building their own bat house… […]

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Arts & Culture

Our Morinville in photos

Our Morinville & Area is an opportunity to view life through our community members’ lenses. Photos can be taken in Morinville and the surrounding communities in Sturgeon County or even cool photos from places our readers have visited. The photo pages are wide open on possibilities. Each month we will select one photo as the choice of the month. That reader will receive a $100 Shop in Morinville gift certificate… […]

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July 16 Print Edition download

Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, and in 1400 mailboxes Thursday as well…. […]

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Priest leaving Morinville after six years

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – After six years of serving local Catholics at St. Jean Baptiste Church, Father Ignacy Warias, OMI, is leaving Morinville to take on pastoral duties at St. Albert Parish. Father Warias came to Morinville from his last parish in Bonneyville, and though he still holds a big place in his heart for his former parish, he has greatly enjoyed his time in Morinville… […]

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Morinville News

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Friday collision

by Morinville News Staff

Morinville – A 54-year-old Calgary man was airlifted to hospital after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 2 and Cardiff Road Friday evening. Morinville RCMP, Morinville Fire Department and EMTs were called to the scene during the evening rush hour at approximately 5:12 p.m.. STARS Air Ambulance dispatched STAR-3 to Morinville shortly after and landed on Highway 2, north of the collision. The man was taken to hospital with undisclosed injuries… […]

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Arts & Culture

Competition looking for gardening excellence

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Local gardeners have until July 28 to register for Morinville’s Annual Best Garden Competition. Judges will once again be looking to reward gardeners for the design and maintenance of their gardens and will be entering competitor’s yards Jul. 30. As in previous years, the hometown pride initiative is first and foremost about cultivating community pride along with cultivating an excellent garden…. […]

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Disney Dancers excited for trip

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A group of 16 local dancers are en route to California this week to take part in what they see as an opportunity of a lifetime. After months of preparation, fundraising and rehearsals, the Dance Connections students, ranging in age from 10 to 19, are taking part in the Summer Dance Classic at Disneyland running until July 13… […]

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July 9 Print Edition download

Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, and in 1400 mailboxes Thursday as well. .. […]

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Discovery and creativity await young summer breakers at the library

by Ashley Janes

Parents looking to register their child in a program that stimulates both the brain and hands for the upcoming hot-weather months should consider the TD Summer Reading Program at the Morinville Community Library, running now until Aug. 15…. […]

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Take note: Upcoming Town Info

Do you have the garden that your neighbours peek over the fence at and admire? Let the town know as they are looking for the best gardens in Morinville… […]