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The week in photos – midweek edition

Morinville Library Manager Isabelle Cramp, Alliance Pipeline representative Bob Norgard and Keith Norris, Vice Chair of the Library Board
at a presentation held Tuesday night in Morinville Council Chambers. Norgard was presented with a plaque in recognition of their Platinum Sponsorship donation of $75,000 to the Morinville community Library. Like the Town’s plaque, the Alliance plaque will be on display at the Library in the fireplace area… […]

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Sturgeon Victim Services updates Council on program

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Sturgeon Victim Services (SVS) paid a visit to Council May 28 to bring councillors up to date on the program, its mission and how the Town of Morinville’s grant funding is used. Morinville RCMP Sergeant Mark Mathias, who sits on the SVS board, joined Program Coordinator Donna McPherson in making the presentation…
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Wednesday Print Edition Download

Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. This week’s edition is another 24 pages of local, relevant community news… […]

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Police warning about travelling scam artists

By Morinville News Staff

The Morinville RCMP are warning Sturgeon County residents to be on the lookout for home improvement scams this spring and summer. These travelling con artists masquerade as skilled trades workers but are anything but… […]

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New RCMP Staff Sergeant arrives at his post

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – RCMP Staff Sergeant Tom Love has assumed command of the Morinville Detachment. The 21-year RCMP member arrives in Morinville after spending three years as the Detachment Commander for Fort Vermilion, a limited-duration posting. Love began his policing career in Saskatchewan but has been in Alberta for the past seven years, the first of those years in Coronation… […]

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Weekend in photos

Local metal band Edgore held their EP release party Saturday night at the Morinville Plaza. Approximately 100 friends and fans came out to help the band celebrate the release. Opening for Edgore was At Her Feet… […]

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Around the towns in photos

An honoured veteran
World War II veteran and active Morinville Legion ad Morinville Lions Club member Lou Newell received a congratulatory message from MP Brian Storseth on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal. Lou also received his new Morinville Lions pin as well Wednesday afternoon. – Lucie Roy Photo… […]

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Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. This week’s edition is another 32 pages of local, relevant community news… […]

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Young local readers have their Champion

By Ashley Janes

Morinville – The Morinville Community Library has a lot to be grateful for this week after receiving a generous $1,300 donation from Champion Petfoods. The gifted amount has ensured that their youth Summer Reading Program will take place as planned… […]

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Morinville Farmers’ Market ready for another season

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A new location and a new governing organization are in store for the Morinville Farmers’ Market this season. Recently taken over by the Morinville Festival Society, the weekly produce and product market will move to the Ray McDonald Sports Centre’s parking lot (9908 – 104 Street) when the market reopens for the season June 7… […]

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Deputy Mayor appointed to Premier’s Council on Alberta’s Promise

By Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Deputy Mayor Lisa Holmes is among 84 Alberta community, business and agency leaders appointed to the Premier’s Council on Alberta’s Promise, a group that will work directly with businesses by providing information and support to help their financial and in-kind investments to agencies and communities at a local level to support children and youth programs and initiatives. The appointment is in effect until Mar. 31, 2016. … […]

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Here’s what happened on Hump Day [PHOTOS]

Lucie Roy Photos

Morinville – People may be winding their way towards the holiday weekend, but there was plenty happening in town on Hump Day. Here’s some of what our cameras caught… […]

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Council looking for $100,000 to start Lakes Park … maybe

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Lakes subdivision could get something resembling a park after Council voted 4-2 in favour of Councillor Lisa Holmes’ motion to have Administration look for $100,000 to commence Phase One of a park development for the subdivision. Administration has been tasked with examining where that money might come from and report back to Council, at which time councillors would further discuss and vote on the matter.

Holmes’ motion came at the end of a presentation by John Buchko, a consultant with EDS Group Inc. who has been working… […]

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Town releases first quarter numbers

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The first quarter numbers are in from all departments within the Town of Morinville. Council received a detailed report and a highlight overview of those numbers at the May 14 Council meeting… […]