Local News

Snowman Festival running for two weeks

The Snowman Festival will be held over a two-week period to allow for activities to be completed safely by the community when time and weather permits. There is a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that can be completed as individuals or as households. […]

Arts & Culture

Lots to do in Morinville Family Day weekend

The Town of Morinville, local organizations and businesses are working towards a common goal next weekend – providing two days of activities over the Family Day weekend.

“Attending Morinville’s Snowman Festival is a great way to celebrate our Canadian winter,” said Kathleen Ducharme, Town of Morinville Culture & Events Programmer. “We hope families will venture outside and enjoy a variety of community activities, take some photos and make special memories.”
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Arts & Culture

Morinville Snowman Festival offers family fun PHOTOS

Zach Holmes takes a ride on the Re/Max bouncy castle slide during Saturday night’s Snowman Festival Family Dance. Approximately 240 parents and children came out to play, dance and socialize at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre… […]

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Morinville News

Big Family Day weekend planned for Morinville

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Families, farmers’ markets and fireworks are just part of the focus this Family Day weekend. The Town of Morinville has partnered with the Morinville Festival Society to bring three days of activities to town, affording residents the opportunity to connect with their families and one another over the long weekend… […]

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Morinville News

Contest puts the snowman in Morinville’s Snowman Festival

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Families have a couple weeks to take advantage of the snow that has accumulated in their yards this winter. Judging for the annual Snowman Festival Competition will take place on Family Day (Feb. 18) and organizers are hoping prizes of $200, $100 and $50 in gift vouchers will provide extra incentive for Morinville families to get out and get creative in the snow… […]

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Arts & Culture

Family Day events carry centennial theme

By MorinvilleNews.com staff

Morinville – Families packed the Ray McDonald Sports Centre Monday for the annual Family Day Snowman Festival.

In addition to the annual titular snowman competition, residents had an opportunity to lace up their skates and take to the ice as a family, spend some time playing broomball, and enjoy some of the centennial cake and cupcakes the Town of Morinville laid out for residents… […]