Columns

Column: Spring Stretches

With spring finally making its appearance we can now enjoy the beautiful sunshine. Although necessary restrictions are still in place, we can maintain physical distancing and still get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather on a patio, or enjoy a nice walk. […]

Arts & Culture

Communities in Bloom judges visit Morinville

Communities in Bloom judging took place in Morinville on Wednesday. Judges Doug Hornbeck and Berta Briggs did a tour of the town with Allen Jacobson, Community Development Coordinator, and Donald Fairweather, Operations Manager. […]

Arts & Culture

Cultural Centre gets literal with their latest flower bed

The Town of Morinville put their Growing Together tag line to the test July 8 by teaming with the Morinville Community Gardens, Morinville Greenhouse, Hi-Q Greenhouse, and St. Albert Greenhouse to erect a flower bed in front of the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. […]

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Arts & Culture

Best Gardens Contest selects its 2014 winners

Lucie Roy Photos

The seventh annual Best Gardens Competition wrapped up Wednesday morning with judges viewing the handiwork of 17 local gardeners competing in a variety of categories. As has been the case in previous years, there was no shortage of horticultural creativity in the front and back yards of Morinville homes…. […]

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Local News

Community Gardens planning for farm to table food event

Morinville – If a number of local gardening enthusiasts have their way, 104 Street will be shut down this summer. But the desire for the road closure is no form of public protest. The Morinville Community Gardens are looking to host an outdoor meal for 200 people in conjunction with the Community Fair that the Morinville Farmer’s Market is planning Aug. 22 and 23… […]

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Columns

Column: Garden contemplations

Much of our world today is based on visual stimulation and instant gratification. We are bombarded with images from magazines, television and social media feeds, such as Instagram and Pinterest. We see pictures of lush green gardens, bright and colourful flower beds, amazing backyards with decks, pools and fire pits. We want what we see,… […]

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Morinville News

Bylaw approval gives Morinville Community Gardens expansion the green light

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Although they already had the green thumb, the Morinville Community Gardens got the green light Tuesday night after Council gave unanimous second and third reading to a bylaw that moves the second phase of the project closer to reality… […]

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Local News

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… […]

Editorial & Opinion

Letter: Morinville Centennial Community Gardens

Dear editor:

This year is Morinville’s 100th anniversary and we invite you to join in the festivities by participating in the Morinville Centennial Community Gardens. This is a return to our roots with a modern twist. Our objective is to promote community spirit, education and provide a place to grow healthy food inexpensively… […]