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Battle of Vimy Ridge to be remembered

Legion branches across the country will fly their Canadian flags at half-mast Apr. 9 from sunrise to sunset to commemorate Vimy Ridge Day. It was during this famous battle, fought Apr. 9 to 12, 1917, that Canadians captured Vimy Ridge when other allied forces could not. […]

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Morinville News

Willis receives Diamond Jubilee Medal

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Royal Canadian Legion Alberta – N.W.T. Command Deputy District 8 Commander Wayne Willis was presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by Westlock-St. Paul Member of Parliament Brian Storseth in Morinville Council Chambers Mar. 12…. […]

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Morinville News

Morinville Remembers [photos – video]

Photos By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Sub-zero weather did not keep residents away from the Remembrance Day service held Sunday morning at the Royal Canadian Legion. The outdoor ceremony was followed by an indoor service. Below is a video pictorial of the day’s events. .. […]

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Local Legion members attend rally

By Lucie Roy

Onoway – Legionnaires from around the region gathered in Onoway over the weekend for a rally. The Morinville Legion had 13 Branch and one Ladies Auxiliary member in attendance. The annual Rally includes Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members from the Branches in Whitecourt… […]

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Legion holds installation ceremony

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – The first Sunday in December at the Morinville Legion is always a buzz of activity. This year, there were more than 50 children under 12 years of age, plus their parents and friends that showed up for the Kids’ Christmas party. But the Hall was quickly transformed later in the afternoon for a more… […]

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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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Thanks to the Troops Event in Morinville

By Lucie Roy

Morinville – The Morinville Legion will take part in the nation-wide Afghanistan Veterans Appreciation Day on August 21. The event is to demonstrate the gratitude of Morinville and District to the serving men, women and their families, for their dedication during the Afghanistan combat mission. It will be a day to remember those who have fallen, thank those who have returned and to celebrate how proud they and their families have made us to be Canadian… […]

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Luncheon gives seniors afternoon of memories

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Local seniors were transported back in time to 1911, the year Morinville was incorporated as a town, Saturday afternoon. Approximately 75 seniors from Aspen House, Heritage Lodge and Chateau Sturgeon as well as from throughout Morinville gathered at the Morinville Legion for a luncheon thrown in their honour.

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