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Chamber hosts annual golf tournament [PHOTOS]
Photos by Stephen Dafoe The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce held their annual golf tournament at the Cardiff Golf […]
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Family race has an Amazing turnout
by Stephen Dafoe
Saturday’s inaugural Amazing Race was deemed a success by organizers and participants. Twenty-two teams made up of 99 participants took part in the competition that began and ended at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre…. […]
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Curling looks back and ahead at two seasons
by Lucie Roy
The Morinville Curling Club held their Season Registration and Season Wind-up at the Curling Club Friday night. The first night of curling for the 2014-2015 season is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6…. […]
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Paintball event to support Valour Place
by Stephen Dafoe
Sturgeon County – Paintball enthusiasts are getting ready to take battle formations this weekend for the Op Valour II event at Grunts Paintball, located northeast of Morinville. The annual event, presented by Force on Force Tactical and Lord Strathcona’s Horse… […]
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Two local groups share nearly $15,000
by Lucie Roy
The Morinville Centennial Community Gardens and the Morinville Food Bank Society were the recipients of $14,943.15 in proceeds from the 2014 Capital Region Board Golf Tournament hosted by Morinville and held at the Cardiff Golf & Country Club Aug. 7. Each of the two local causes will receive $7,471.58… […]
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Local athletes recognized
by Lucie Roy
Five young sports-minded youth received the Morinville Pride Award Sept. 9. Mayor Lisa Holmes presented a certificate of recognition to Noah Patrick, Haillee Reaume, Brooke Froment, Jaeda Reaume and Kade Knight…. […]
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Morinville Kings President Wayne Gatza poses in front of some new gear at the Ray McDonald concession stand. The North Central Hockey League Senior AA Kings will be running the snack shack this season to help fund the successful team. … […]
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Morinville Jets weekend ends in a draw and a drop
by Morinville News Staff
After a four-day training and tryout camp, the Morinville Junior B Jets took to the ice over the weekend for a pre-season tournament at the Ray McDonald Sports Center…. […]
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Active Living Fair showcases what town has on offer
by Lucie Roy
Morinville showcased what it had to offer Thursday night at the Active Living Fair held at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. The two-hour event included 27 displays and tables set up by local groups and organizations, offering a one-stop opportunity to learn about and register for fall and winter program opportunities… […]
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Morinville Jets take to the ice in weekend tournament
by Morinville News Staff
After a four-day training and tryout camp, the Morinville Junior B Jets will take to the ice this weekend in a pre-season tournament at the Ray McDonald Sports Center… […]
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The 21st Annual Morinville Mixed Slow-Pitch Association (MMSPA) Red Eye Tournament was held in Morinville over the weekend at the Skyline Sports Field Ball Diamonds. MMSPA President Ted Zinnick said 32 teams from across Alberta and as far away… […]
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Canadian Forces Prairie Slo-Pitch wraps up in Morinville
by Lucie Roy
Morinville – The Canadian Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Slo-Pitch Regional Tournament for the Prairie Region was held this week in Morinville. The tournament had four men’s teams and three women’s teams playing at the Morinville Skyline Diamonds Wednesday and Thursday… […]
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Competitive hockey not the only sport on the ice this fall
Although competitive hockey will dominate the ice when it reappears in the Ray McDonald Sports Center later this month, it is not the only activity planned this hockey season. FunTeam Hockey, ringette and more skating opportunities will also share the frozen oval… […]
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Column: Running strengthens self and family
Just a little over three years ago, this publication introduced me to the Morinville community as a neophyte runner who had gotten into the sport as a way to battle the bulge, fend off anti-depression medication and experience life as a fitter, healthier person…. […]
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CRB Tournament unites the region on the golf course
The Capital Region Board (CRB) held its annual golf tournament at the Cardiff Golf and Country Club. This year’s tournament was hosted by the Town of Morinville and the drew 96 golfers from throughout the 24 municipalities that make up the CRB… […]
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Hockey camps kick off the 2014-2015 hockey season
by Stephen Dafoe
The Town of Morinville, Sturgeon Hockey Club, Morinville Jets and Senior AA Kings are partnering this month to bring a hockey camp to town. The camp, running from Aug. 27 to 29 at the Ray McDonald Sport Centre, promises to get players properly prepared to hit the ice this fall… […]