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Editorial: Rebranding vs. reality

Jan 9, 2011 4

By Stephen Dafoe

Throughout the 2011 budget discussions we heard much about the need to hire a number of positions for the soon-to-be completed Community Cultural Centre. Suggestions that perhaps some positions could be part time or filled by contract workers were met with the rebuttal that it was crucial that the facility be properly staffed to leave the right impression to those visiting the facility. Do half a job and Morinville and its new… […]

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Morinville has a year to look forward to

Dec 26, 2010 Comments Off on Morinville has a year to look forward to

MorinvilleNews.com Editorial

By Stephen Dafoe

With Christmas 2010 behind us, we are all on the rapid road to New Year’s Eve and the changing of the calendar year. Out with the old and in with the new, as the idiom goes. But with respect to Morinville, 2011 will very much be a year of remembering and preserving the old while welcoming the new. While the sash-wearing baby in a top hat may be chomping at the bit to arrive Jan. 1, father time is not necessarily being shown the door.

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Morinville churches ready to celebrate

Dec 23, 2010 Comments Off on Morinville churches ready to celebrate

By Étienne Thevou

Morinville – The community’s churches are ready to open their doors to the faithful over the next two days. Most of Morinville’s churches will hold Christmas observances Dec. 24 and 25. The following is a list of dates and times:
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Morinville has a brand new brand

Dec 8, 2010 Comments Off on Morinville has a brand new brand

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Survey results are in and Morinville’s two logo finalists have been narrowed down to the one graphic symbol that will represent the community in Morinville’s future branding and marketing efforts … […]

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Arts & Culture

Seniors pick Morinville’s best light displays

Nov 25, 2010 Comments Off on Seniors pick Morinville’s best light displays

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The votes have been tallied from Wednesday night’s judging of Morinville’s Best Lights Competition. Seniors from Aspen House and Heritage Place boarded the Town bus Nov. 25 for a tour of Morinville’s businesses and residences, rating each entry on a scale of one to five for window, yard and rooftop displays as well as the overall effect.

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Arts & Culture

Morinville ready to Lite Up the Nite

Nov 21, 2010 Comments Off on 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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Local News

Fire Department gets its million dollar baby

Nov 7, 2010 5

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By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Current and former firefighters gathered together with local politicians and members of the public at the Morinville Fire Department Saturday afternoon for the arrival of Morinville’s new $1.2 million ladder and pumper truck.

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Chamber celebrates its high rollers in style

Oct 21, 2010 Comments Off on Chamber celebrates its high rollers in style

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – It was a night of high honours, high rollers and high stakes poker Thursday night as the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Parish Hall to hand out its 2010 business awards.

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Three candidates running for two Morinville trustee seats

Sep 24, 2010 Comments Off on Three candidates running for two Morinville trustee seats

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Three candidates have put their names forward to fill Morinville’s two seats on Greater St. Albert Catholic Regional Division No. 29’s seven-member board. The division pulls four trustees from St. Albert, two from Morinville and one from Legal. Cathy Proulx was acclaimed as Legal’s trustee, but Morinville’s race is between incumbent trustee Lauri-Ann Turnbull and newcomers Noreen Radford and Heather Thiessen … […]

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Fair gathers community groups in one location

Sep 9, 2010 Comments Off on Fair gathers community groups in one location

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Recreational and Cultural Coordinator Melonie Dziwenka believes that Morinville is full of community spirit, something the town’s many organizations show. The problem is not everyone in town is aware of the organizations and the work they do … […]

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The week ahead in community events

Sep 8, 2010 Comments Off on The week ahead in community events

By Étienne Thevou

The weekend ahead is full of activities for families throughout Sturgeon County to participate in. The only problem will be selecting just what to do … […]

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Community News Briefs

Aug 25, 2010 Comments Off on Community News Briefs

The Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation (SCHF) received a Community Services Grant of $1,500 from the Town of Morinville to assist with their upcoming fundraising event Celebrating Life & Culture set to … […]

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City events don’t hold a candle to Fête

Jul 25, 2010 1

By Stephen Dafoe

Capital Ex and the Edmonton Indy both started this past weekend, doubtlessly drawing countless hundreds from the communities of Sturgeon County towards the roar of the crowds and the roar of the engines. But countless hundreds of other spectators (some from Edmonton even) were drawn north on Highway 2 to Legal for Fête au Village.
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Visitor Information Centre looking to make a mark

Jul 15, 2010 Comments Off on Visitor Information Centre looking to make a mark

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – The little red brick building on 100 Ave. has had an active couple of years, according to Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce President Sheldon Fingler. The Chamber president made a presentation to Morinville Town Council July 13, outlining the activities of the centre over the past two years and addressing future plans for 2011.

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