Local News
Fireworks postponed as part of scaled down Morinville Canada Day
After consultation with Alexander First Nation, the Town of Morinville will be proceeding with a modified Canada Day celebration on July 1. […]
Canada Day
COVID-19
Town provides update on facility closures event cancellation and status of garage sales
The Town of Morinville announced Monday that as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Morinville Council and Administration remain committed to the safety of residents and staff, as well as, supporting the community as best as possible. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Canada Day plans and social distancing sidewalks
I still have not heard anything about cancellation of Canada Day festivals We have rightfully decided to not risk the crowds, travel, and expense of the Olympics.
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Local News
Town elaborates on lack of fireworks on Canada Day
The Town of Morinville has opted for no fireworks on Canada Day because it doesn’t have an optimal place in which to set them off. […]
Local News
Morinville holding Canada Day in the park
Canada Day will once again take place in St. Jean Batiste Park July 1 from noon until 3 p.m.
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No fireworks at this year’s Canada Day
The Town of Morinville will be hosting Canada Day in St. Jean Baptiste Park July 1, but a popular aspect of celebrating the nation’s birthday will be absent.
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Canada Day celebrations are coming up
The flags are flying above Main Street in preparation for the annual Canada Day in the park celebrations running Sunday from noon until 3 p.m. […]
Arts & Culture
Historical Society to pass over Canada Day organization
Murray Knight of the Morinville Historical and Cultural Society has given his last report to Council on the annual Canada Day celebrations operated by the society. Knight has been one of the key figures in organizing the event for many years, planning the festivities, requesting grant money, and being there every year to celebrate with the community.
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Arts & Culture
Murray Knight presentation on Canada Day overshadowed by Canada Day mural debate
Last week’s Committee of the Whole meeting involved an agenda item that should be recognizable for residents who have followed Council over the years, the annual report from Murray Knight of the Morinville Historical and Cultural Society on the outcome of 2016’s Canada Day celebrations. The organization has been responsible for one of Morinville’s largest annual events for years, receiving funding from the Town and the Federal government to organize volunteers who disperse Canadian flags on lawns, coordinate the fireworks display, and decorate Main Street, and many other duties preparing for the event. Knight went through a full report of nearly all elements of the event, thanking Council for their support and informing them of the return of $1,725.46 of excess funds left over at the end of the festival, an annual practice for Knight. […]
Arts & Culture
Morinville ready to celebrate Canada’s 149th
The flags are flying above Main Street in preparation for the Morinville Historical and Cultural Society’s annual Canada Day in the Park event running Friday from noon until 3 p.m.
Although the festivities and participation have grown, organizer Murray Knight says patriotism and a sense of community remain at its core. Once again the celebration will carry the family picnic in the park theme. […]
Local News
Canada Day in Morinville to be a family affair
The flags are flying above Main Street in preparation for the Morinville Historical and Cultural Society’s annual Canada Day in the park event running Wednesday from noon until 3 p.m.
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Arts & Culture
Historical and Cultural Society to host their fifth Canada Day in SJB Park family event
Red and white will be proudly displayed July 1 when the Morinville Historical and Cultural Society raise the flag in honour of Canada’s 148th birthday. The Society picked up the ball on a dormant Canada Day festival in 2011 and are now planning their fifth event. […]
Arts & Culture
Canada Day in photos
Photos by Lucie Roy
The Morinville Historical and Cultural Society hosted their annual Canada Day in the Park event Tuesday afternoon, an event that filled St. Jean Baptiste Park with approximately 500 people who came out to celebrate Canada’s 147th birthday… […]
Arts & Culture
Canada Day in the Park ready for fourth year
by Morinville News Staff
Morinville – Red and white will be proudly displayed July 1 when the Morinville Historical and Cultural Society raise the flag in honour of Canada’s 147th birthday. After an absence of many years, the society took on a community Canada Day celebration in 2011 and grew the event in 2012 and 2013… […]
Morinville News
Morinville Canada Day in photos … and Legal
The Morinville Historical and Cultural Society hosted their annual Canada Day in the Park event Monday afternoon, an event that filled St. Jean Baptiste Park with families out to celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday. – Photos By Stephen Dafoe and Lucie Roy… […]
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… […]