Morinville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morinville
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| Town of Morinville | |||
The Provincial Building in downtown Morinville
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| Motto(s):
"We Listen, We Serve, We Achieve"
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 Morinville
Location in Sturgeon County
Morinville
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada | ||
| Province | Alberta | ||
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region | ||
| Census division | 11 | ||
| Municipal district | Sturgeon County | ||
| Founded | 1892 | ||
| Incorporated | |||
| • Village | August 24, 1901 | ||
| • Town | April 18, 1911 | ||
| Named for | Jean-Baptiste Morin | ||
| Area
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| • Land | 11.15 km2 (4.31 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 10,385 | ||
| • Density | 931/km2 (2,410/sq mi) | ||
| • Municipal census (2020) | 10,578 | ||
| • Estimate (2020) | 10,571 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Morinvillager | ||
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | ||
| Forward sortation area |
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| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 | ||
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Morinville is a town in Alberta, Canada. It is located about 34 kilometers (21 miles) north of Edmonton. Morinville is part of the larger Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
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Discovering Morinville's Past
Morinville was founded by Jean-Baptiste Morin. He was a priest and missionary who helped many French settlers move here in the late 1800s. Later, some German pioneers also settled in the area.
You can find a monument in St. Jean Baptiste Park. It lists the names of many early pioneers and settlers of Morinville. This monument was moved in 2000 to make it safer and easier to visit.
The first post office in Morinville opened in 1894. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
The Historic St. Jean Baptiste Church
The Roman Catholic Church of the St. Jean Baptiste Parish was built in 1907. This church and its nearby convent were declared historical sites in 1975. In 2005, the church grounds were updated with new landscaping. This was part of Alberta's 100th anniversary as a province. Sadly, on June 30, 2021, the church was completely destroyed by a fire.
Business Growth in Morinville
Morinville has a long history of successful businesses. It was one of the first places in Western Canada to open a Royal Bank of Canada in 1910. A credit union also opened here in 1940. The town is home to successful international businesses like Champion Pet Foods. This company exports its products all around the world.
People and Population
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In 2021, a count of the population called a census was done. The Town of Morinville had 10,385 people living there. This was an increase from its 2016 population of 9,848 people.
Morinville covers a land area of about 11.15 square kilometers (4.31 square miles). This means there are about 931 people living in each square kilometer. The town's own count in 2020 showed a population of 10,578.
Morinville's Economy
Most of Morinville's local taxes come from homes and residents. About 93% of the town's tax money is from residential properties. One of the larger businesses in town is Champion Pet Foods. This company provides jobs for about 50 people.
Fun Things to Do
Morinville offers many ways to have fun and stay active. You can explore walking trails and visit a splash park. There is also a trout pond for fishing and a skateboard park.
The town has a hockey arena and a curling rink. You'll find many parks and playgrounds for outdoor play. There are also outdoor fitness stations along the trails and at the splash park.
Morinville Leisure Centre
The Morinville Leisure Centre (MLC) opened in May 2019. This modern facility has an arena for ice sports. It also includes a multi-use court space for different games. There is a small gym for workouts too. The town is thinking about making this center even bigger in the future.
Learning in Morinville
Morinville has several schools for students of all ages. The Sturgeon Public School Division runs two schools. These are École Morinville Public for younger students (ECE to Grade 4). The other is Four Winds Public School for older students (Grade 5–9).
The Greater St. Albert Catholic Regional Division offers faith-based education. They have three schools in Morinville. These include École Notre Dame Elementary, Georges H. Primeau Middle School, and Morinville Community High School. This gives families different choices for their children's education.
Local News and Media
Morinville has a few local newspapers that keep residents informed. These newspapers are published weekly. They include The Free Press and Farm 'n' Friends. You can also read the St. Albert Gazette and The Morinville News.
