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Halloween around town

There were plenty of ghosts, goblins and costumed Morinvillians roaming town Wednesday. Here are a few moments our lenses captured… […]

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Pedestrian safety RCMP focus for November

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – November has been designated Pedestrian Safety month under the Alberta Traffic Safety Plan. Morinville RCMP members and their road safety partners will be keeping an eye out to ensure drivers… […]

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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 Wednesday morning. This week’s edition is 32 pages of our regular round up of local relevant news all wrapped in a special Halloween-themed cover… […]

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Youth earn rewards for positive results

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Morinville – Eight-year-old Tyson Francis, 10-year-old Alex Winterhalt, and 13-year-old Matthew Thiessen are the latest recipients of recognition through Morinville’s Positive Ticket Program…. […]

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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 Wednesday morning. This week’s edition is 32 pages of our regular round up of local relevant news. If you are unable to obtain a copy at one of our more than 100 locations, you can download it here…. […]

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Enchanted evening planned in aid of steeple restoration

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A wedding planner is putting her skills to use in aid of the People for the Steeple campaign to save St. Jean Baptiste Church’s steeple. Jennifer Lawrence of Posh Weddings is organizing the Enchantment Under the Sea event set to take place at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Nov. 10. The event includes a dinner, dance and silent auction. All profits will go directly to the restoration project… […]

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Arts & Culture

Weekend in photos

Making a Splash
Children’s performers Splash ‘N Boots performed at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Friday evening. The Servus Credit Union-sponsored show drew an audience of about 80 children and their parents. – Stephen Dafoe Photo […]

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Legal

Legal to hold by-election in December

By Stephen Dafoe

Legal – Residents will take to the polls in Legal Dec. 3 to fill two council seats, those left vacant by Phil Hughes and Albert St. Jean. Hughes was forced to resign due to Municipal Government Act regulations… […]

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Obituary: Roger Vansevenandt

January 8, 1930 ~ October 12, 2012

It is with great sorrow the family of Roger Vansevenandt announce his passing on October 12, 2012 at the age of 82 years. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Isabel of 57 years, his children George (Laurette)… […]

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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 Wednesday morning. This week’s edition is 24 pages of our regular round up of local relevant news…. […]

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Prayer book on sale as steeple fundraiser

Morinville – St. Jean Baptiste Parish launched it’s Prayers of the Angels book on Sunday afternoon October 14, 2012 at MCHS. Those who had pre-ordered books were able to pick them up or purchase more… […]

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Sturgeon Family Violence Prevention Program gets funding

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Sturgeon County – The Community Coalition overseeing the Sturgeon Family Violence Prevention Program accepted a $6,000 cheque from Edmonton-based United Victim’s Assistance Foundation (UVAF) Oct. 10. A relationship between the two programs has been forming over several months where a shared desire to support those affected by family violence has been evident… […]

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Council attendance solid two thirds of the way through term

By Morinville News Staff

Morinville – Two years after they were elected to office, Morinville Council members have had pretty solid attendance at Council’s regular and special meetings. Councillor Lisa Holmes tops the list with 100 per cent attendance… […]

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Toastmasters holding open house

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Local Toastmasters are looking to introduce the community to the benefits of public speaking next week. The club, entering its second year in Morinville, will be holding an open house at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Oct. 23 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m… […]

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Kowalski portait to hang in the Alberta Legislature

By Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Former Speaker and Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Ken Kowalski will be honoured with a portrait in the Legislature.
Kowalski, the 11th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, will have his portrait unveiled during a ceremony Monday at 4 p.m. in the Legislature Building rotunda… […]