Morinville News – Morinville Online – Page 640 – Morinville's online news and information site

Brett Kissel – young singer with an old country soul

Nov 25, 2012 1

Photos By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Listening to country singer Brett Kissel belt out an old Merle Haggard number or an original song about the life of a cowboy, it is hard to believe the man at the microphone is just 22 years old. But Kissel, who grew up on a ranch in St. Paul, Alberta, is as comfortable with the country classics he grew up listening to and playing as he is with something a little more contemporary… […]

Christmas baking contest draws large number of entries

Nov 25, 2012 1

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Judges in this year’s Sobeys Baking Contest didn’t go away hungry Saturday afternoon. With 42 entries bellies were busting when the judging was done. The discerning taste buds of judges Mayor Paul Krauskopf, CAO Debbie Oyarzun, Fire Chief Ron Cust, and local businessmen Joel Chevalier and Brent Melville were given a confectionary smorgasbord of pies, cakes, tarts… […]

Morinville comes through for Fill-A-Bus once again

Nov 25, 2012 1

Lucie Roy Photos

Morinville – A much heavier Morinville Community Bus groaned over the weigh scales Thursday and Friday night after two consecutive days of collecting food throughout the community. Organizers of this year’s annual Fill-A-Bus were hoping to outdo the 7,469 pounds of food and $810 in cash donations collected last year for the Morinville Food Bank Society. Those expectations and goals were not disappointed as Morinvillians of all ages rose to the occasion to support the cause. This year’s initiative collected 7,032 pounds of food… […]

Police investigate hit and run in Legal

Nov 22, 2012 Comments Off

By Morinville News Staff

Legal – Morinville RCMP were dispatched to a hit and run collision at the intersection of 46 Street and 50 Avenue in Legal Wednesday night. Police say a vehicle collided with a concrete park bench and a garbage can… […]

What’s on this weekend

Nov 22, 2012 Comments Off

Plenty to see and do on Saturday for every member of the family. Below is a calendar of events throughout the weekend… […]

Morinville Fill-A-Bus filled first day – ready to go again

Nov 22, 2012 Comments Off

Lucie Roy Photos

Morinville – A much heavier Morinville Community Bus groaned over the weigh scales Thursday after collecting food throughout the community. Organizers of this year’s annual Fill-A-Bus are hoping to outdo the 7,469 pounds of food and $810 in cash donations collected last year for the Morinville Food Bank Society. Those expectations and goals seem likely after day one collected more than half of last year’s total… […]

The day in photos

Nov 21, 2012 Comments Off

Legal School student leader Luke Jaffray was having a good time listening to Father Mike Dechant of Greater St Albert Catholic Schools Oblate Youth Ministries. Father Mike spoke Wednesday morning at the Titans’ SPRR (Safe, Proud, Respect and Responsible) Retreat. … […]

The week in photos – so far

Nov 20, 2012 Comments Off

Popcorn aplenty
First Morinville Scout leaders unload six skids (approximately $25,000) of Scout Popcorn Tuesday night. The poporn will be sorted and distributed to the Scouts who sold it for delivery to their customers. Later this month 1st… […]

Wednesday Print Edition – download

Nov 20, 2012 Comments Off

Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Wednesday morning. This week’s edition is 24 pages of our regular round up of local relevant news, including the resignation of Lloyd Bertschi and the appointment of Paul Krauskopf as mayor…. […]

Column: Joe Morinville

Nov 20, 2012 2

Morinville is becoming the centre of music for our part of the universe. Everyday some silly or serious event occurs in town and it reminds me of hit songs from days gone by!

1) Burning Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash – The Morinville Fire Department they hate that when that happens it makes their gear dirty!… […]

Letter: Re Christmas shopping in Morinville

Nov 20, 2012 2

Editor:

Although I would love to shop and support my community, it never happens because the genius business owners usually close up shop by 6 p.m. I don’t know how many times I have had to go to Home depot because [the local alternatives] were closed… […]

RCMP looking for info on house shooting

Nov 19, 2012 1

By Morinville News Staff

Sturgeon County – Police are looking to have a chat with those responsible for firing off a shot at a rural residence Sunday morning. Police received a call around 9 a.m. that a shot had been fired at a home on Range Road 272 and Township Road 564 in Sturgeon County…. […]

Now here’s something positive

Nov 19, 2012 Comments Off

Submitted

Morinville – Four Morinville youth were awarded some cash and a certificate for their positive behaviour Friday. October winners of the Town of Morinville’s Positive Ticketing Program were 7-year-old Braeden Theriault, for … […]

Column: Looking for Work? Join the Club!

Nov 19, 2012 Comments Off

Career Employment and Counselling Services is excited to offer once again, our popular Job Club. The CECS Job Club is a chance for people who are looking for work to network and connect with other individuals who are experiencing the same challenges and experiences. It is facilitated by a qualified Employment and Career Counsellor who provides… […]

Check your mailbox – The Shop in Morinville guide is here

Nov 19, 2012 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – We believe it pays to Shop in Morinville and the first edition of the Shop in Morinville guide was been dropped off at Canada Post Monday afternoon. It will hit your mailbox Tuesday and Wednesday… […]

Black Ice Volleyball looking to make a team

Nov 19, 2012 Comments Off

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Tryouts begin next week for a new volleyball club that will offer young women an opportunity to play the sport outside of school and still play close to home. The Black Ice Volleyball Club will be running their tryouts… […]