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Police investigating single vehicle collision
Morinville RCMP received a call just before 2 a.m. and responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision involving three male and one female occupants. […]
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Alexander holds Traditional Pow Wow [video]
Alexander First Nation held their annual Traditional Pow Wow Aug. 22 and 23 with singers, drummers, dancers and spectators coming from throughout the province and beyond. […]
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Rotary speaker calls on club to work with First Nations
by Lucie Roy It is time for Rotary members to think of Aboriginal relations. That was the message from Rotary […]
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Police brief – Fatal motor vehicle collision
Submitted by Morinville RCMP
On Sunday September 7th, 2014 at about 3:30 a.m. Morinville RCMP received a complaint of a possible hit and run on Alexander First Nation. It was reported that some time earlier in the morning someone may have been hit by a vehicle while walking on the gravel road about 2 km… […]
Arts & Culture
The weekend in photos
An original art piece by Tara Chubey was one of the items on display when The Musee Morinville Museum unveiled the Iskwewak (Women) of Alexander First Nation Display Saturday. Guests in attendance included Councillors Brennan Fitzgerald, Stephen Dafoe, Nicole Boutestein and Barry Turner, Sylvia Jennings, and Adele Paul,… […]
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Museum planning special exhibit on International Women’s Day
The Musée Morinville Museum will recognize International Women’s Day Mar. 8 with three exhibits: ISKWEWAK (Women) of Alexander First Nation Display, the Pioneer Women’s Exhibit and the Prominent Women of Morinville Display. […]
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The weekend in photos
This & That … and the other thing
This & That owner owner Amanda Jepson mugs for the camera with one of the more animated Halloween items in her new store. The shop, located at in the Westmore Plaza behind Tim Hortons, had its grand opening over the weekend… […]
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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… […]
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… […]
Morinville News
Around the town – midweek edition
MCHS teacher Greg Boutestein offers a little technical support to a Skills Canada TV and Video Production competitor Tuesday morning. The national competition brings together the best and brightest high school and post secondary trade students to compete against one another. Boutestein began with the Skills program in 1999.. […]
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RCMP looking for dead duck dumper
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Alexander – Morinville RCMP are looking for the individual(s) responsible for the dumping of a number of dead ducks in the community… […]
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Treaty Day offers Alexander a chance to look back and ahead
By Stephen Dafoe
Alexander – Band members line up in the powwow grounds of Alexander First Nation on a Friday morning, each member of the band having their name checked against an official list. With the name found and suitable identification provided, a $5 bill is handed to an RCMP officer in red serge to pass on to the band member along with his firm handshake. It is an annual tradition that dates back to 1876 when the Cree of Alexander or Kipohtakaw became a signatory member of the Confederacy of Treaty 6… […]
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Afghanistan veterans honoured
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Morinville – Clear skies and perfect weather made for a good day to honour local Afghanistan veterans. Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 176 hosted an Afghanistan Veterans Appreciation Day Aug. 21, recognizing the sacrifices of all who have served with a particular focus on local veterans… […]
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Alexander First Nation signs new health care agreement with AHS
By Morinvillenews.com Staff
Edmonton – A new health care agreement with Alberta Health Services (AHS) will extend funding for 21 continuing care beds at the Kipohtakawkamik Elders’ Lodge in Alexander. AHS staff from Seniors Health and Aboriginal Health joined the Alexander First Nation Chief and citizens for the signing of the agreement… […]
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Alexander elects new chief and council
By MorinvilleNews.com Staff
Alexander – Elections were held at Alexander First Nation Aug. 11 for Chief and six councillors. Chief Herb Arcand replaces Chief Allen Paul. Alexander’s six other members of council will be made up of two incumbent councillors, Bernard Paul and Kurt Burnstick, and newcomers Armand Arcand, Curtis Arcand, Marty Jr. Arcand and Marcel Arcand… […]
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Alexander hosts another successful Pow-Wow
Photos by Stephen Dafoe
Alexander – The sun wasn’t the only thing beating down on Alexander over the 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 Allen Paul and other dignitaries lead elders, the RCMP, military and plenty of dancers into the arena. Those dancers in their multi-coloured regalia spent the day dancing to the beat of a dozen drum groups and the patter of MC Douglas Bonaise. Another Grand Entry was held Saturday evening and again Sunday… […]