By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED) took the life of a Canadian Forces member Saturday. Master Corporal Byron Greff was one of 17 killed in the suicide bomber attack which stuck an International security Assistance Force (ISAF) vehicle at approximately 11:30 a.m. Kandahar time. […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – The music kicks in, a dubstep mixture of bass lines and drum beats arranged to be repetitive but catchy. Toes tap in the audience as those watching the performance move in their own unique way to the beat and rhythm. But for Donovan Jarvis, the movements to the music are far from mere rhythmic toe tapping. For the 16-year-old freestyle dancer performing for the crowd, the movements are both personal expression and an integral … […]
There was plenty to see and do in Morinville over the weekend. Here are some photos of what was going on… […]
The Oct. 31 (Halloween) 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. For those unable to get a copy at one of the 50 locations in town, you can download this week’s issue by… […]
As word has wafted through the air like the fragrant smell of freshly cooked dog food, many Morinvillians are aware now that Champion Petfoods is now targeting the spring of 2012 for completion of the work necessary to bring the odour down by 80 per cent. As such, it looks like now ‘tis the winter of our discon-SCENT, if we may borrow from Shakespeare. Of course the Bard used the word discontent in his play and it is discontent that many residents have with Champion… […]
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Morinville – The 4th Annual Snowflakes and Stars Christmas Market is only a few weeks away and organizers are expecting another successful turnout. This year’s event will feature approximately 40 area vendors with a variety of products and giftware for sale, including home décor, gourmet food, clothing and… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – One hundred years of Morinville history was brought to the stage of the community cultural centre Oct. 28 through a one-hour performance that combined song and dance with humourous and touching vignettes about life in Morinville from its first settlers to the present day. Streets and Sidewalks by Calgary playwright Jacqueline Russell was the culmination of the Friends of the Morinville Public Library’s wanting to be a part of the… […]
By MorinvilleNews.com staff
Morinville – There is plenty happening over the weekend in and around the community, from community suppers to plenty of hockey action at the rink… […]
By Lucie Roy Morinville – The Morinville Fish & Game Association in partnership with the Morinville 100th Anniversary Celebrations Committee […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Champion Petfoods announced Thursday its goal to reduce odour emissions is going to take more time. Company President Frank Burdzy said Champion is now targeting the spring of 2012 for completion of all the work needed to meet those targets after being advised by global air quality experts that an enhanced solution would be necessary to meet the challenges of the Morinville plant… […]
Editor:
Good Day, this letter is in regard to the Free Press article from 25 October 2011 with the headline “County water rates shown to be on the higher end in municipal comparison”.
I read, with extreme interest, the article in which there is a comparison of many local communities and how the editor of the paper… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Edmonton – Morinville Jet Braden Arcand’s unassisted goal with 15 seconds left in the game kept the club in the game Wednesday night. Tied 4-4 at the end of three, the Jets were assured at least one point for their trip to Edmonton to take on the Mustangs, but pushed through to win the contest in a shootout… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – Two weeks after 13-year-old Cole Dribnenky won the Communities ChooseWell Iron Chef competition in Edmonton, Morinville received word it had won another award in the initiative to keep Alberta communities healthy and active… […]
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Gibbons – A Sturgeon School Division School is one of 10 schools in the province to be honoured for creating a safe and caring environment. The division announced Wednesday afternoon Landing Trail School in Gibbons… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Sturgeon County – County Commissioner Chris Micek is still Sturgeon County’s Chief Administrative Officer, according to Corporate Services Manager Rick Wojtkiw.
Rumours have been circulating in and out of political circles for a couple weeks that Micek, who began his position… […]
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Morinville – Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to begin posting agenda packages online prior to council meetings once again. Under the Municipal Government Act there is only a reference to the method of giving notice… […]
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