Arts & Culture

Community Christmas Celebration Returns to MCCC

Morinville and area residents are invited to attend the 44th annual Community Christmas Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. This beloved interdenominational event highlights local talent and continues its tradition of uniting the community through music, faith, and festive cheer. […]

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Fill a Truck for the Morinville Food Bank During Lite Up the Nite

As the holiday lights twinkle and the community gathers for the annual Lite Up the Night Festival, residents have a special opportunity to spread seasonal cheer by supporting the Fill a Truck for the Morinville Food Bank! event, taking place Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Morinville Cultural Centre parking lot. […]

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Community Generosity Lights Up Santa Store Auction, Raising Funds for Local Families

The spirit of the Christmas season shone brightly on Saturday, Nov. 16, as the Midstream Support Society hosted its 27th annual Santa Store Auction. The event raises funds to ensure children have gifts to open on Christmas morning and families receive assistance with utility bills during difficult times. […]

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Morinville Remembers [PHOTOS]

Morinville and area residents gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion Morinville Branch No. 176 to observe Remembrance Day. Approximately 300 came out Monday morning. […]

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St. Jean Baptiste Parish Hosts Blue Mass Honouring First Responders

On Sunday, September 29, St. Jean Baptiste Parish held a special Blue Mass in appreciation of first responders, including firefighters, the RCMP, and the Canadian Armed Forces. Celebrant Reverend Father Trini led the service, recognizing those who selflessly serve the community. […]

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Sturgeon County Resident Excels at Rocky Mountain Cadet Training Centre

Devry Brodziak of 524 Sturgeon, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS) in Bon Accord joins over 115 other youth from across the country at the Rocky Mountain CTC on the Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial Course. This is a two-week course that provides cadets with the chance to enhance their leadership abilities while broadening their knowledge and skills in drill and ceremonial practices acquired in the program. “I am excited to learn more flag party drill and to teach everyone back at my squadron what I have learned,” said Brodziak. […]

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Alexander holds Traditional Powow

Alexander First Nation held its annual Traditional Powwow from Friday, Aug. 23 to Sunday, Aug. 25, with five grand entries over the two-and-a-half day event. One of the largest in recent years, the event drew singers, drummers, dancers, and spectators from throughout the province and beyond. […]

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Veronica Palmer’s Silver Triumph at Karate Nationals Leads to Junior Pan American Games

Rooke School of Karate’s Veronica Palmer earned a Silver medal at the Karate Canada Nationals in Laval, Quebec and heads to the Pan American Junior Championships in Brazil in August. Palmer competed in Quebec in Cadet Kata Female and Cadet Kumite Female (+61KG), Kata Individual Female, and Kumite Individual Female Cadet. She took her silver medal in Kumite Individual Female Cadet. […]

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Marie Parent Celebrates 100th Birthday with Family Reunion

The three-day Boucher/Parent Reunion took place on the weekend, with more than 200 people in attendance to celebrate the centenary of Marie Parent. On Sunday, July 14, the celebration included a birthday brunch, cake, silent auction and a supper. […]