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Sturgeon County to take over Bon Accord Fire Department

By Stephen Dafoe

Sturgeon County – The Bon Accord Fire Department will soon join Calahoo and Namao Fire Departments under Sturgeon County’s umbrella. County Council voted unanimously Jan. 10 to providing administrative and operational support to the Town of Bon Accord for fire services… […]

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County contemplates controlling dogs

By Stephen Dafoe

Sturgeon County – County Council gave unanimous first and second reading Jan. 10 to a new dog control bylaw that would deal with nuisance dogs and better define vicious dogs in Sturgeon County… […]

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Positive ticket time

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Peace Officer James Alaeddine was busy handing out positive tickets in December. Two of those recipients went on to receive $100 each… […]

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Community gardens to expand in 2012

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – An unused park in Morinville’s southwest will soon be converted to another phase of the Morinville Centennial Community Gardens, providing local gardeners with almost 30,000 square feet of vegetable garden opportunities and recreational park space for all residents… […]

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Around the town – weekend edition

By Lucie Roy

Heritage Lodge residents celebrated the November, December and January birthdays Jan. 6 and also held their New Year Celebration. Celebrating birthdays were (L to R standing) Ben Busko, Alice Borle, John St John, Zoraida Narton-Cottle, and… […]

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Monday Morning News – Jan. 9 edition

The Jan. 9 issue of Monday Morning News hits store counters and shelves Monday morning. This week’s issue is 28 pages of news views and things to see and do in Morinville all bundled up into one weekly community magazine… […]

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Local Sports

Morinville hosts CJHL All-Star game

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Interdivisional rivalries were put aside Jan. 7 for an afternoon of hockey featuring the best the Capital Junior Hockey League has to offer. Players who have been battling it out all season to raise their teams in the CJHL’s ranks joined forces along eastern and western lines for two contests: a rookie game and the main event All-Star game… […]

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Jets take down Riggers in overtime

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Jets resumed the 2011-2012 CJHL season Friday night with a road trip to Leduc where they earned a 4-3 overtime victory… […]

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Editorial & Opinion

Letter: Tiny Tots vandalism upsetting

Dear Editor,

I’ve lived in Morinville my entire life and have always been very proud of the sincere and genuine citizens that make up this amazing town that we live in. As a community, we honour values and respect those around us, celebrating both our differences and similarities while encouraging leadership and innovative stewardship. However, this past week, my pride was shaken… […]

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Citizens to get inside look at policing

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Morinville RCMP are inviting residents to take part in the 10th annual Citizen’s Academy, a 10-week program of info sessions that give those interested in community policing an inside look at what law enforcement does. […]

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Morinville seniors support athletes

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – Local seniors are knitting their way into the hearts of the athletes competing in the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games to be held in St. Albert and Jasper Feb.28 to March 3. “It is their way of being involved, of being active in the community,” said Mary Benson, Program Coordinator, Heritage Lodge… […]

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Dog daycare approval upheld

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – It seems Morinville is for the dogs. The development permit for a new dog daycare and dog fitness facility has been approved, allowing Francie and Trevor Pipke to open their new business in Morinville’s industrial park… […]

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Police beat

Compiled by MorinvilleNews.com Staff

New Year, new vandalism
Approximately $1,000 in Christmas ornaments were stolen or damaged at a 99 Avenue residence in Morinville during the early morning hours New Year’s Day… […]