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Morinville ready to Lite Up the Nite

By Stephen Dafoe

Front Page Story in Nov. 22 Edition of Monday Morning News

Morinville Christmas may still be another month away, but Morinville is getting into the festive spirit this weekend with the annual Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival, a three-day event that illuminates the streets as well as the spirits of many Morinville residents.

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RCMP ready to give residents inside look at police work

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The reality of police work in Morinville and surrounding area is a far departure from the way it is portrayed in Hollywood. Starting this January, area residents will get the opportunity to see just what police work is really like.

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Residents gather to help shape Morinville’s future

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Council Chambers were the venue for a series of workshops and sessions Friday and Saturday that sought to get a grip on where Morinville is presently and where it wants to be in the year 2035, a quarter of a century down the road.

The Town of Morinville and Ottawa-based Stratos Inc. teamed up to gather public feedback on the current stage of Morinville’s Municipal Sustainability Plan (MSP), a document that will guide current and future councils in making … […]

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Distracted driving legislation passes

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Edmonton – The province gave third reading to what it believes is Canada’s most comprehensive distracted driving legislation Wednesday. Bill 16, the Traffic Safety (Distracted Driving) Amendment Act, 2010, was introduced in April of this year and restricts the use of hand-held cell phones … […]

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Ornament event puts new life into Christmas décor

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – For First Choice Tree Nursery’s resident designer Cory Christopher there simply is no time of year or location that cannot use a decorative touch. But while Christopher is equally at home decorating an interior or exterior setting throughout the calendar year, he has a particular fondness for the Christmas season.
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Women’s shelters to benefit from proceeds of crime

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Edmonton – A fund created from the forfeiture and sale of criminal property is now being used to provide grants to victims’ groups and crime prevention projects, the province announced Tuesday.
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Province looking to prevent elder abuse

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Edmonton – The Alberta government announced a new strategy Tuesday that addresses the actions the province and municipalities need to take to help prevent or reduce elder abuse in Alberta.

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Talk about the towns

Money for Morinville
Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Ken Kowalski announced Monday Morinville will be receiving just shy of an additional $90,000 from the province.

The Rotary Club of Morinville is set to receive … […]

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Residents have chance to shape Morinville 2035

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – The Town of Morinville is looking for residents to participate in a number of Municipal Sustainability Plan (MSP) workshops set for Friday and Saturday of this week at the Town Offices in St. Germaine Plaza.

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Summer barbecue season results in Christmas joy

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Anyone who has passed through the doors of the Morinville Home Hardware store on a Friday this summer has likely encountered the tempting aroma of barbequed goodies being offered right outside the door. Burgers and dogs, bread and bacon wrapped shrimp have all been on the lunchtime … […]

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Monday Morning News is here

By MorinvilleNews.com staff

Morinville – Those looking for a little something to read during their coffee break, lunch break or other down time during the day have an opportunity to do so Monday morning. The first issue of Monday Morning News hits shelves, counters and restaurant tables throughout Morinville Nov. 15.

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Community Cultural Centre ready to rock in 2011

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Anyone driving past the future home of the Morinville Community Cultural Centre can see the $11 million facility has rapidly taken shape since the groundbreaking on May 7 of this year. But what residents may not know is the progress being made to fill it with events and activities once the ribbon is cut next June.

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Morinville Remembers

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

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Morinville – Residents, dignitaries and members of the armed forces past and present came out in full force on a chilly Thursday morning to pay their respects to those who have fallen in combat and for those who continue to serve for the rights and freedoms Canadians enjoy.

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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre launches new website

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Ottawa – It is estimated Fraud robs Canadians of between $10 and $30 billion each year, a figure comparable to revenues from drug trafficking. Yet only five per cent of fraud victims report the crime, the majority thinking it will not help … […]

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Green TRIP project put on hold

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Sturgeon County – County Council voted 6-1 Tuesday in favour of holding off on a proposed Green TRIP application with the City of Fort Saskatchewan … […]