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Morinville forum draws about 200 [AUDIO]

Oct 16, 2013 1

Photos by Lucie Roy

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Morinville, the All Candidates Froum was attended by more than 200 residents who came to hear the candidates speak.

For the first part of the program the candidates drew numbers before hand for their speaking order and each was allowed three minutes to speak from the podium to the audience. Afterwards the candidates moved to individually assigned tables located around the hall… […]

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Morinville News

Ask-A-Candidate No. 3

Oct 15, 2013 2

Q: “Because the town is growing, large development projects such as a recreation facility have been suggested to council. Undertakings like these are costly. Where do you propose the funding for development projects come from?” […]

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Ask-a-Candidate Question No. 1

Oct 1, 2013 8

compiled by Ashley Janes

Q: Town residents have been voicing their concern regarding business development. Some have argued that there is a lack of variety and development is too slow. Others are concerned about irresponsible development and what unregulated growth will do to our quality of life. Where do you stand on this issue and… […]

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Morinville News

Seventeen running for six seats in Morinville Council race

Sep 23, 2013 5

by Ashley Janes

Morinville – The close of Nomination Day Monday saw 17 residents filing papers for six Council seats, a number seven higher than the 2010 race and 11 higher than 2007’s acclaimed Council.

Candidates did not become official until after our Monday afternoon press deadline. Candidates had 24 hours after the close of nominations to withdraw their papers… […]

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Morinville News

Rotarians unite for special night

Nov 14, 2012 Comments Off on Rotarians unite for special night

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Morinville Community Cultural Centre took on a Fiesta flare Wednesday night as Rotarians from Morinville and St. Albert gathered to greet their District Governor, Kevin Hilgers… […]

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Rotarians looking for a few good members

Oct 24, 2012 Comments Off on Rotarians looking for a few good members

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – It’s hard not to get caught up in the infectious enthusiasm of the Morinville Rotary Club. The Rotarians, as they call themselves, are a friendly group of local business owners and professionals who are not there to advocate for business like a Chamber of Commerce but to simply advocate for putting service above self… […]

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Rotarians host successful Christmas event

Dec 4, 2011 1

By MorinvilleNews.com Staff

Morinville – Some 450 people packed the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Saturday night for the first business Christmas party. The successful event was a fundraiser for the Morinville Rotary Club. […]

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Morinville’s Youth Leadership Program enough to let youth council die: Fitzgerald

Sep 22, 2016 Comments Off on Morinville’s Youth Leadership Program enough to let youth council die: Fitzgerald

Council has received a thorough presentation from Morinville’s Youth Leadership and Outreach Worker Christine Ryvers, along with Community Program Coordinator Melonie Dziwenka on Morinville’s new Youth Leadership Program. Council received the report during their once monthly Committee of the Whole meeting Sept. 20, with all of Council present save Gordon Putnam. The program has received attention as seemingly analogous to the currently in limbo Youth Council Bylaw proposed by Deputy Mayor Brennan FitzGerald. […]

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Rotary receives $5000 from Town for Mentorship Program

Apr 28, 2016 Comments Off on Rotary receives $5000 from Town for Mentorship Program

The Rotary Club of Morinville received a $5000 cheque through the Town of Morinville’s Family and Community Support Services Department. Councillor Gordon Putnam made the presentation on behalf of the Town to Gordon Boddez on behalf of the Rotary Club.
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Residents to pay 3 per cent more on 2016 taxes

Apr 27, 2016 1

Morinville taxpayers now know how the Town Budget will affect their own, with some clear numbers from Council on tax rates. Council has unanimously passed all three readings in one night from the 2016 Tax Bylaw that supports the 2016 budget. Ratepayers will be paying approximately $61.40 more this year, based on a home valued at $300,000 following the vote. […]

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Morinville Council briefs

Oct 15, 2015 Comments Off on Morinville Council briefs

After a brief Administrative update, Council and Administration have confirmed their Oct. 15 meeting with surrounding municipalities on the rec centre project is a go. As well, Mayor Holmes confirmed the attendance of officials from Alexander First Nation at the meeting. The Town has said they are beginning to work with the new Architectural and project management firm hired for the project (ATB) in preparation for this meeting and their introductions to surrounding municipalities. […]