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Morinville mayor resigns

Nov 13, 2012 5

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Lloyd Bertschi has resigned as mayor of Morinville. Bertschi, who has in his fourth term as mayor and had previously spent two terms as a councillor, submitted his resignation in writing to Morinville’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)Debbie Oyarzun Nov. 13. In the letter the former mayor cites out of town and out of province business commitments as the reason for his stepping down prior to the end of his term… […]

Morinville Remembers [photos – video]

Nov 11, 2012 1

Photos By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Sub-zero weather did not keep residents away from the Remembrance Day service held Sunday morning at the Royal Canadian Legion. The outdoor ceremony was followed by an indoor service. Below is a video pictorial of the day’s events. .. […]

Library standing up to bullying

Nov 11, 2012 1

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Displays and interactive activities will mark the Morinville Community Library’s contribution to anti-Bullying Month this week. Library employee April Heppleston spent time over the weekend setting up a showcase display to visually depict the issue and library patrons will be able to contribute to the display throughout the week by putting down their thoughts on bullying… […]

Country singer Brett Kissel coming to Morinville

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By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – It has been 18 years since country singer Brett Kissel got his first guitar, 11 since he cut his first album and began playing country fairs and rodeos with some regularity. That 11-year-old musician / entrepreneur is now a 22-year-old seasoned performer with more than a decade of experience under his leather boots. Kissel will open Morinville’s Light up the Night Festival this weekend with a show at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Nov. 23 at 8 p.m… […]

The people save the steeple

Nov 11, 2012 4

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The campaign to save the steeple of historic St. Jean Baptiste Church blew well past its goal Saturday night with revenues from the Enchantment Under the Sea fundraiser organized by Jennifer Laurence of Posh Weddings and Kathy MacDougal of Engravit. The dinner and dance drew more than 100 supporters who bought tickets to the event and bid on a large selection of silent auction items… […]

Home-based businesses to unite for one big show

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By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – Everything from children’s clothing to home décor will be on display at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre this weekend when the doors open on the 5th Annual Snowflakes and Stars Christmas Market. Organizer Kelli Allen said this Saturday’s event would be bigger and better than before with more vendors and more opportunities to help local groups raise funds for their respective causes… […]

Morinville schools remember

Nov 8, 2012 Comments Off

Photos by Lucie Roy and Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools in Morinville held ceremonies of Remembrance Thursday morning, honouring the memory of those who served and fell and honouring those who serve today. Below are some photos from ceremonies at Notre Dame, Primeau and MCHS. Morinville Public elementary School will hold a ceremony Friday… […]

Police busy with collisions

Nov 8, 2012 Comments Off

Highway 37 was closed Thursday morning due to a three-vehicle collision. – Submitted Photo

By Morinville News Staff

Sturgeon County – Morinville RCMP and volunteer firefighters have been busy responding to weather-related collisions.

Morinville RCMP were dispatched to a three-vehicle collision on Highway 37 near Range Road 244 in Sturgeon County around 8:20 a.m. Thursday morning. Upon arrival it was determined that an eastbound Chevrolet Blazer lost control and collided with a westbound Ford F-150. A westbound Dodge Ram then collided with the Chevrolet Blazer. As a result of the collision, the driver and lone occupant of the Blazer,… […]

Greater St. Albert cancels buses for Thursday

Nov 7, 2012 1

MEDIA ADVISORY

All morning transportation service provided by Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools in St. Albert, Morinville & Legal is cancelled for Thursday, November 8th. Schools remain open. An update on afternoon service will be provided after 10:30 a.m. Families are advised to check the district website at www.gsacrd.ab.ca for further updates… […]

15th Annual Santa Auction ready to help those in need

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By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – For a decade and a half residents have been gathering for an evening of good fun and good bids in aid of a good cause. The 15th Annual Santa Auction is set to take place at Coach’s Corner Nov. 17, once again raising funds for the Midstream Support Society’s Santa Store, a venue through which parents are able to acquire gifts for their children they would not otherwise have… […]

Town reminding residents pathways are not motorways

Nov 7, 2012 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A small post behind Morinville Community High School is causing concern with the school’s principal and Morinville’s Community Peace Officers. The bollard, designed to prevent vehicles from driving on a pedestrian pathway, has not deterred a number of motorists from using the pathway as a shortcut between 101 Avenue and 96 Street… […]

People close to saving the steeple … real close

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By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The campaign to save the steeple of historic St. Jean Baptiste Church is a lot closer to reality now that the fundraising campaign is $1,100 shy of its $250,000 goal. The parish learned this fall they could apply for a federal matching dollar grant that could give them up to $250,000 of the half million needed to do repairs to the church’s steeple, damaged by years of rain and wood rot. The catch was raising nearly a quarter million in seven weeks… […]

Handful of residents express opinions at budget open house

Nov 6, 2012 3

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Council Chambers were opened Tuesday night for the first of two budget open house sessions this week. Six residents joined Town staff to look at outlines of projects, hear a presentation on how tax money is collected and spent, and express their viewpoint on the validity of projects by spending a handful of play money on projects they deemed worthy. The process will be repeated during another open house Thursday night, after which the dollars will be tabulated as input on how money should be spent… […]

Community Christmas Concert looking for community help

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By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – For the past 33 years the Annual Community Christmas Celebration has helped Morinvillians kick off the holiday season. This year organizers are looking for a little help to kick off the celebration itself. The event takes place at St. Jean Baptiste Parish and provides the community with an evening of multi-denominational Christmas music and fellowship… […]

Garage sale to aid Morinville Food Bank Society

Nov 5, 2012 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – There are two weeks left until bargain hunters will be able to go hunting. Pleasant Homes, located west of Morinville just off Highway 642, will be opening its doors for their 5th Annual Charity Garage Sale Nov. 16 and 17. Once again this year, the funds raised through the two-day event will be matched by the local home manufacturer… […]

County collision claims life

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By Morinville News Staff

Sturgeon County – Morinville RCMP were dispatched to a two motor vehicle collision on Highway 37 near Range Road 250 in Sturgeon County Sunday morning around 7 a.m. Upon arrival it was determined that a westbound Ford Taurus had collided with a eastbound Nissan Frontier… […]