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Primeau’s Beauty and the Beast ends successful two-day run

Apr 17, 2013 Comments Off

Photos By Stephen Dafoe

Georges H. Primeau School brought Beauty and the Beast to the stage of the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Apr. 16 and 17. The show presented by teachers O’Gorman, Rivet, Workun and Riley brought together a cast and crew of 32 students plus a school choir. After many weeks of practices and dress rehearsals, the students performed the classic story for other students Apr. 16 before raising the curtain on the first public show that evening. The first public performance was followed by another well attended presentation Apr. 17. Below are some photos of the Apr. 17 performance… […]

The week in photos

Apr 17, 2013 1

A day of faith Georges H. Primeau Middle School Principal Vic Pedersen with Greater St Albert Catholic School Religious Education […]

CAO says decision to wave fines based on legal recommendation

Apr 16, 2013 17

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – In a joint press release issued Apr. 10, Champion Petfoods and the Town of Morinville announced they had found some common ground on odour mitigation. In consideration for Champion staying the course on their odour mitigation efforts, the Town would wave $5,400 in tickets Champion had been issued prior to making progress on reducing odour from the local plant.

Over the past week there have been questions raised by residents wanting to know just who on Council made the decision to wave the fines… […]

Morinville in search of third youth worker in nine months

Apr 15, 2013 1

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Town’s Community Services department is once again in search of someone to work with Morinville youth after Kelsie Sharun, Morinville’s latest youth worker, announced she would be leaving Apr. 17 to accept a position with Edmonton Public Schools as a substitute teacher.

Morinville’s youth worker answers directly to the Town’s Family and Community Support Services coordinator, Karin Debenham, who joined Community Services in last December, filling a gap left vacant for a few months… […]

The weekend in photos

Apr 14, 2013 Comments Off

A jazzy affair

Brothers Arnt Arntzen on guitar and Evan Arntzen on saxophone (shown) were joined by Jennifer Hodge on bass, and Andrew Millar on drums to complete The Blues Berries, a quartet who brought their Jazz, Jive and Wail show to the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Saturday afternoon… […]

Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch set to celebrate 30 years of being a watchful eye

Apr 14, 2013 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch has offered RCMP an extra set of eyes for the past three decades. The volunteer group will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a special dinner and celebration at the Rendez-Vous Centre May 4.

The association’s focus and energy over the last three decades has been that of making the towns, villages, hamlets, subdivisions and rural areas within Sturgeon County safe. Doing that has involved a long line of community volunteers who have taken the stand that … […]

Costco expected to be open by fall

Apr 11, 2013 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

St. Albert – Work will soon be in full swing at a development many Morinville residents pass each day on their drive to work. Developer Landrex has confirmed Costco will anchor a development in St. Albert’s north end that will be similar to South Edmonton Common. It is anticipated the big box retailer will open its doors this fall and the full development would be completed within a couple years… […]

Champion and Town of Morinville come to terms on odour

Apr 11, 2013 14

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – In a joint press release issued Wednesday evening, Champion Petfoods and the Town of Morinville announced they had found some common ground on odour mitigation.

In consideration for Champion staying the course on odour mitigation efforts, the Town will wave $5,400 in tickets Champion has been issued thus far…. […]

MCHS takes a pair of golds at music festival

Apr 10, 2013 Comments Off

Photos By Lucie Roy

Morinville Community High School (MCHS) students Sabrina Belland, Brooke Charland Tyler Troy, Brianna Borgen, Olivia Imbrogno, Emily Casavant and Lena Krause were each awarded a Gold Certificate Wednesday morning after their performance at the St Albert Rotary Music Festival… […]

Time running out to nominate Morinville volunteers

Apr 10, 2013 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – People have until Friday to nominate local volunteers for recognition in a number of categories. Nomination deadline for this year’s Town of Morinville’s Volunteer Appreciation Awards is Friday at 4:30 p.m.   A Volunteer Appreciation Night will be held at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Apr. 26 when this year’s winners will be presented with their awards… […]

Morinville teacher wins national award

Apr 10, 2013 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Alberta Association for Community Living and the Canadian Association for Community Living have presented Morinville resident and Edmonton Public Schools teacher Meghan Loney with a National Inclusive Education Award… […]

Morinville Council Briefs

Apr 9, 2013 2

Federal Gas Tax agreement signed

Council voted in favour of signing the Federal Gas Tax Amending Agreement and return the document to Alberta Transportation. The signature will ensure Morinville continues to receive approximately $500,000 in annual infrastructure funding… […]

Morinville property tax bills are coming

Apr 9, 2013 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Property owners are set to pay 3.68 per cent more in total property taxes than they did in 2012 now that Council has passed second and third reading of the 2013 Property Tax Bylaw. Council had given first reading to the bylaw Mar. 26, at which time it was revealed the owner of the average Morinville property could expect to pay about $100 more on their spring tax bill than they did last year

The municipality must collect $7.2-million from ratepayers… […]

Seven groups seek half of annual Community Grant budget

Apr 9, 2013 3

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Council had some tough decisions to make Apr. 9 with respect to handing out available Community Grant dollars. Community Services brought forward approximately $13,535 in grant requests from seven community groups, an amount that surpassed the $5,500 allotted each quarter by more than $7,000… […]

A weekend of medals

Apr 7, 2013 1

Story by Lucie Roy – Photo by Danny Getzlaf

Morinville Legion members Walter Corbett and Lou Newell were the recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Saturday. Royal Canadian Legion District 8 Commander Ted Latimer and Morinville Mayor Paul Krauskopf made the presentation. More than 100 people from 15 communities were in attendance… […]

Leap into Spring Expo puts new face on trade show’s 11th year

Apr 7, 2013 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to open the gates on their annual trade show, set to take over the Ray McDonald Sports Centre Apr. 19 to 21. Now in its eleventh year of operation, the show is changing its name the Leap into Spring Expo. Though the name has changed, the Chamber is continuing the tradition of showcasing local and regional businesses and organizations, offering plenty of entertainment over the weekend, and offering a major door prize for one of those who attend… […]