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The annual Active Living Fair was held at the cultural centre Thursday night, giving residents an opportunity to learn about […]
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Firefighters learn leadership from experts
Morinville and area firefighters were joined over the weekend by firefighters as far away as Lloydminster for two sessions of […]
Arts & Culture
5th Annual Oktoberfest fast approaching
The contribution and rich heritage of German immigrants who came to Canada, Alberta, and specifically Morinville will be celebrated with the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Sept. 30, 2017. […]
Arts & Culture
History comes alive at museum as part of Library 50th anniversary
The event takes place half hour before closing time at the Musee Morinville Museum.
An exhibit in period clothing comes to life. She tries to find her identity. Items from the past trigger memories. She wanders through the museum searching for clues. […]
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Town has two waste diversion events planned this month
The Skyline Ball Diamonds (10510-107 Street) will once again play host to the Reuse It or “Loose It” event on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items can be dropped off until 2:30 p.m. […]
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Suspicious vehicle results in one in custody on warrants
An RCMP response to a suspicious vehicle call near 99 Avenue and 100 Street Thursday night has resulted in a woman being arrested on what police say are numerous outstanding warrants. […]
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Community invited to try disc golf in Morinville
While many people have played nine or 18 holes around Morinville, residents will now be able to play nine holes within Morinville – as long as they bring a frisbee.
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Business
Succession planning important to business owners, local experts say
RBC’s Myron Kostick and Putnam & Lawson’s Gord Putnam presented the importance of succession planning to business owners during the Sept. 6 Chamber meeting. The two experts in succession planning outlined the facts and figures on an often overlooked aspect of business management. […]
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Dafoe seeking second term as Morinville Councillor
Councillor Stephen Dafoe will return as an incumbent candidate during the next municipal election. “After a lot of thinking and strong consideration, over the summer, I’ve decided to run again as councillor,” said Dafoe in an interview. Up until that point, the politician said he would be considering running as councillor, or possibly as Mayor, or may not even be running at all. […]
Arts & Culture
Community briefs: coaches needed, art club registering, and active living fair on Thursday
by Morinville News Staff Coaches needed With school back in and Morinville Community High School looking to another great season […]
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Morinville RCMP investigate armed robbery in Gibbons
On September 3, 2017 the Morinville RCMP responded to a call of an armed robbery at a business in the Town of Gibbons, Alberta. The RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects involved. […]
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Students head back to school
The 2017-2018 school year started on Tuesday, Sept. 5 for many students in the six learning facilities in Morinville. […]
Arts & Culture
Morinville Community Library reflecting on its first half century
Fifty-one years ago, Morinville resident Pheobe Clarke had the idea to establish a library in the Town of Morinville. Together with John Wozney, Lorraine Ferguson, Angeline Leduc, and Lil Boddez, the group worked hard to form a library, and the group became the first library board with Clarke as Board Chair. Albert Ouellette was the Town Representative on the board. […]
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Balanko enters race for Morinville Town Council
After thinking about the opportunity for years, Rebecca Balanko has announced she is finally ready to put her name on the ballot during the next municipal election. Balanko, 42, hopes to win one of the six councillor seats available on Morinville Council this coming October. “I love this community,” she said, “…I’ve lived [here] for 15-years, and I’ve raised children here. I’ve planted significant roots in our Town, in work, in volunteering, and in being engaged.” […]
Business
Coal Creek development goes ahead
Morinville residents may see more industrial development in town following approval of a new Area Structure Plan. Council has unanimously approved a new Area Structure Plan that would allow the creation of a commercial and business industrial development. The new development, called Coal Creek, would focus on “light industrial activities” according to the ASP. […]
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RCMP report shows crime is static
Sergeant Dale Kendall, Morinville’s new RCMP Detachment Commander, has presented policing statistics to Council for the year up until July. The report details crime statistics and priorities for the local detachment, which has broadly shown a decrease in incidents over the last decade as national and provincial crime statistics trend downwards. […]