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Grant running for the EverGreens

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A Morinville mother of two is running for provincial office under the EverGreen banner. Lisa Grant, who ran for the Green Party in the last federal election and for the Alberta Greens in the 2008 provincial election, is once again taking a run at political office… […]

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Around the town Monday

Academic recognition
Councillor David Pattison presented a certificate on behalf on the Town of Morinville to Joseph Girard on completion of the RCMP Citizen’s Academy. The graduation, the culmination of the 10-week program, took place Monday night at the Provincial Building. Pattison was joined by fellow Morinville… […]

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Morinville Teen Centre broken into

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Police are reporting the Morinville Teen Centre, located at 10320 99 Avenue, across from the Ray McDonald Sports Centre, was broken into sometime between Mar. 23 and Mar. 26… […]

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Monday Morning News Mar. 26 edition

The Mar. 26 issue of Monday Morning News hits store counters and shelves Monday morning. This week’s issue is 32 pages of news, views and things to see and do in Morinville all bundled up into one weekly community magazine. For those unable to get a copy at one of the 90 locations in town, you can download this … […]

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Local cats attend Edmonton show

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – Cats from Morinville and Sturgeon County were among the Supreme Grand Championships shown at the Edmonton Cat Fanciers Club’s two-day Championship and Household Pet Cat Show held at the Edmonton Hotel and Convention Centre on the weekend… […]

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Fish & Game Association gathers to brag over dinner

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – Approximately 340 adults and youth gathered at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Mar. 24 for the Morinville Fish and Game Association’s (MFGA) 20th Anniversary Brag Night, an evening fundraiser that combines a wild game dinner, auction, and the handing out of trophies to local outdoor enthusiasts… […]

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Around the towns – midweek edition

Sturgeon Mustangs win gold
The Atom B team from Sturgeon defeated the Andrew Aces 8-6 Mar. 19 and followed it up with a 9-5 win at home in Legal Mar. 20 to take the gold in the 16/60 Tier 4 Final. Coach Rivard said that this team played like a team… […]

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Local Legion members to shave their heads for fundraiser

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – Legion member Kevin Wood’s long locks will soon be snipped away. Wood, known for his long hair but always willing to aid a good cause, has joined with other Legion members to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Fundraiser for Life… […]

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Nominees sought for annual volunteer awards

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Volunteers will once again be recognized this year for their efforts in doing their part to build a better Morinville. Nominations are currently open for several categories of volunteer recognition, and residents have until Apr. 13 to put forth the names of those they deem worthy of that recognition… […]

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Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch making future plans

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – it’s a busy road ahead for the Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch (SRCW). President Roger Nykipilo presented his annual report at the Annual General Meeting last week, outlining where the group is at and where it is going… […]

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Police briefs

Canola seed gone missing

Sometime between Jan. 26 and Mar. 5 unknown individual(s) entered the rural field at the south east corner of the Highway 28 and Secondary Highway 803 intersection. The individual(s) stole approximately 8,000 bushels of canola seed from four granary bins located in that field. The theft was discovered… […]

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Around the Town – weekend edition

Plenty going on around the town over the weekend in terms of things to see and do. Here are a few of the things we turned our camera lenses on from Friday to Sunday… […]

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Monday Morning News Mar. 19 edition

The Mar. 19 issue of Monday Morning News hits store counters and shelves Monday morning. This week’s issue is 32 pages of news, views and things to see and do in Morinville all bundled up into one weekly community magazine… […]

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Fish and Game getting ready to brag

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – The Morinville Fish & Game Association (MFGA) 20th Anniversary Brag Night will be held Mar. 24 at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. The annual brag night allows local outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to show off their antlers and enjoy a little wild game. The supper will include dishes made with deer, moose, elk, bison, deep fried turkey and smoked salmon… […]