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Christmas ornaments put smiles on seniors faces

Nov 23, 2014 Comments Off

by Lucie Roy

Judith Clarke has been busy working and collecting all year to put smiles on seniors’ faces this Christmas season.
The labour of love started with the Christmas decorations she received when she was 12 years old. Since then she acquired quite a few more festive decorative houses. This year she put the word out for Christmas decorations and the donations poured in… […]

Cardiff man looking to continue role with Lions International

Nov 16, 2014 Comments Off

by Lucie Roy

The historic final Multiple District 37L meeting was held in Edmonton Nov. 1 with several Morinville Lions Club members in attendance. Multiple District (MD) 37L District Governor Bob Hunter of Cardiff also spoke at the event.
In addition to preparing for the Lions International 100-year anniversary in 2017, the Lions are in the midst of a historical re-districting affecting Montana, Alberta… […]

New building marks renewed commitment for local law firm

Nov 9, 2014 Comments Off

by Stephen Dafoe

Rising above 100 Street in Morinville’s downtown core is a brand new 5,300 square foot office building for the law firm of Putnam and Lawson. The building is nearly three times the size of the firm’s former location across the road. The project broke ground Apr. 1 and Gord Putnam, Andrew Lawson and their staff open the doors Nov. 12 on a new chapter in the 28-year-old law firm’s story… […]

Memorial tree recognizes fallen military

Nov 4, 2014 2

by Morinville News Staff

A memoriam tree has been set up at Town Hall in recognition of nearly 200 members of Canada’s military that died in the line of duty during the Afghanistan Mission. The tree was put up Nov. 3 by two Morinville residents, Lauri Ann and husband Jeff [last name withheld]…. […]

Pastor says people built The Father’s House

Nov 4, 2014 Comments Off

by Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Tears stream down Pastor Greg Fraser’s face as he stands side by side with his wife Betty and children Mitchell and Michala on the Morinville Community Cultural Centre stage. Fraser’s brother Doug has just told the story of how he broke his finger because Greg kept bashing his face against Doug’s fist… […]

Morinville celebrates Halloween

Nov 2, 2014 Comments Off

Whether it was schools, seniors’ lodges, the library or local businesses, Morinville once again put on the costumes and the fun for Halloween. […]

Notre Dame students learn about the Great War

Oct 29, 2014 Comments Off

Notre Dame students Tyler Swanson and Hayley Sweet wearing military uniform headgear worn by Canadian soldiers and other members of […]

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We Scare event puts spooky spin on giving

Oct 23, 2014 2

by Stephen Dafoe A number of Georges H. Primeau students will go without bags of candy this Halloween so that […]

Morinville artist certified to teach meditative art

Oct 20, 2014 Comments Off

Above: One of Zentangle artist Dolly Bolen’s original works. Titled Mother Earth, the piece demonstrates what is possible with the […]

Locals recognized for their contributions

Oct 19, 2014 Comments Off

ACFA member Lucien Houle was introduced into Ordre des Sages (Elder recognition) at the Royal Alberta Museum Oct. 18.
Houle, who was born in Morinville, received the award in recognition… […]

MCHS students start a journey of volunteerism

Oct 13, 2014 Comments Off

by Lauren Stromner

Students at Morinville Community High School (MCHS) will get a unique opportunity to give back to the community this school year. The school has reserved several volunteer dates with a number of Edmonton agencies, including the Bissell Centre, the Edmonton Food Bank and the Hope Mission. Students in the MCHS Interact Club and the Religious Studies classes can volunteer their time and talents with each group… […]

Loose Threads donate their talents to Aspen Villa

Oct 7, 2014 Comments Off

Aspen Villa residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia will benefit from a donation of 30 quilts made over the past year by members of the Loose Threads Quilting Club… […]

Volunteerism alive in Morinville Fire Department

Oct 6, 2014 Comments Off

Sitting behind his new desk at the Don Found Fire Station, Morinville Fire Chief Brad Boddez does some preparatory work for the weekly training session, an opportunity to spend the evening working with some of the department’s volunteer firefighters… […]

Duelling Oktoberfests offer two takes on entertainment

Oct 5, 2014 Comments Off

Morinville got two tastes of Ocktoberfests over the weekend.

The Town of Morinville held their 2nd Annual Oktoberfest celebration at the cultural centre Friday night with an evening of German displays, food and cultural entertainment that included Vinok Worldance and the Brabec Brothers Bavarian Band. About 500 attended the event… […]

Gifting a priority for local business owner

Sep 29, 2014 6

The Morinville News has gifted more than $40,000 in cash and in-kind services so far in 2014. Donations include recent contributions to the library and non-profit coffee shop Higher Grounds, as well as the Morinville Festival Society, Morinville Curling Club, last weekend’s Paint the Town Red Gala, the Chamber of Commerce Gala, the Morinville Public Elementary School Carnival, the Morinville Farmers Market and the Morinville Community Gardens…. […]

Morinville resident speaks at Be Brave Ranch opening

Sep 27, 2014 1

Many tears were shed Saturday afternoon as people hugged one another, joyful that a dream to had become a reality. Little Warriors held the official grand opening celebrations of the Be Brave Ranch by Ray LaBonte and Family, a facility that offers children who have been sexually abused and their families a place to heal. The ranch will offer abused children more than 200 hours of multiple therapies to help them grow into healthy adults. More than 500 attended the opening to share in the celebrations and to hear those involved in bringing an idea to reality speak about the journey… […]