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Morinville News

Rural daytime break-ins on the rise

By Morinville News Staff

Sturgeon County – Morinville RCMP responded to a break, enter and theft Thursday afternoon at a rural residence in the area of Highway 779 and Township Road 545. .. […]

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Local Sports

Schwabenbauer to take another run at Eurasia Cup

By Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Indy weekend will see drivers from around the globe taking to the track July 20-22, but the weekend will also put a number of local drivers behind the wheel in the NASCC Eurasia Cup GT Invitational… […]

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Arts & Culture

A summery Christmas lies ahead

By Morinville News Staff

Sturgeon County – It might be five-and-a-half months until Christmas, but Cory Christopher and the folks at First Choice Tree Nursery and Garden Centre simply aren’t waiting. They are holding their annual big Christmas event July 13 to 15 and have invited Mr… […]

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Morinville News

Town looking to identify historic buildings

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Town of Morinville is looking for property owners and residents to come forward with information on historical buildings in town. The identification and research is part of the Coeur de Morinville Area Structure Plan (ASP) currently under way within Morinville’s Planning and Development Department… […]

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Local News

Big man and big heart combine to help food bank once again

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A local businessman is shifting gears this weekend, literally and figuratively, in the hopes of filling his gravel hauler with non-perishables for the Morinville Food Bank Society. Al Pangborn of Big Al’s Custom Hauling and Landscaping Supplies is holding his 2nd Annual Food Bank Drive July 14, and is hoping to exceed the 1,250 pounds of food he was able to deliver the local charity last summer… […]

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Province

Pharmacists take on new roles in healthcare

By Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Prescription renewals are one of seven publicly funded health services Albertans can now consult their pharmacist about, additional roles the province says will make access to primary health care easier and more efficient… […]

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Local News

The Morinville News Print Edition

Our weekly print edition will be at our more than 100 locations in Morinville, Cardiff and Legal Thursday morning. We are out a day late this week due to the Canada Day holiday… […]

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Province

Canada Day weekend results in many tickets

By Morinville News Staff

Edmonton – Alberta’s law enforcement officers ticketed far more speeders over the Canada Day weekend than they did in 2011, a year which saw a significant decrease from 2010 numbers. Law enforcement issued 2,973 speeding tickets between June 29 and July 2, an increase of 780 tickets over last year’s figures, numbers that set a three-year holiday high… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Canada Day organizers deserving of our thanks and support

Canada turned 145 years old Sunday and that anniversary was once again celebrated in a subdued fashion in Morinville. There were no fireworks, an omission some took opportunity to complain about. There were no major celebrity names performing on the big stage, but the little stage and gazebo was not devoid of local talent… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Column: Healthy Routes – don’t spray that weed

By Gladys Kubinec, Neighbors Vitamin Shop

“What is a weed?” Emerson wrote. “A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.”
By one definition a weed is just a plant growing in an inappropriate place – like that thistle in the raspberry patch or the quack grass (crab grass? You know the one I mean) in the flowerbed… […]

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Local News

Alexander hosts traditional Pow Wow [PHOTOS]

Photos by Stephen Dafoe

Alexander – The sun wasn’t the only thing beating down on Alexander over the Canada Day weekend. Warm weather and a positive spirit combined for an enjoyable opening day to this year’s Kipohtakaw Annual Traditional Pow Wow. The Grand Entry took place Saturday afternoon with Chief Herb Arcand… […]

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Morinville News

Morinville Historical Society brings Canada Day to the park [PHOTOS]

Stephen Dafoe Photos

Morinville – The Morinville Historical and Cultural Society, together with local volunteers, once again put on Canada Day celebrations in St. Jean Baptiste Park. Overcast weather and a light rain did not prevent a display of true patriot love. In addition to the raising of the flag and the singing of the national anthem, the formal portion of the day’s events included a simulated 21-gun salute using pyrotechnic… […]

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Morinville News

The day in photos

Saying farewell
École Georges P. Vanier teachers and staff gathered together outside the school for a farewell photo June 28. With the transfer of the school to Sturgeon School Division in July, Principal Susan Coates will transfer to a St. Albert School. Other staff will make the move to Notre Dame… […]

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Local Sports

Bike rodeo pedals into summer on the right path

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – A rodeo was held at the Ray McDonald Sports Centre parking lot Thursday night, and although there was no barrel racing or steer wrestling going on, children had the opportunity to learn the ropes on bicycle safety. The bike rodeo, put on by Morinville’s Community Peace Officers, drew about 35 children and their parents for an evening of educational fun. Children rotated through a number of stations… […]