After a busy 2023, FireSmart activities are already ramping up in Whitecourt
When human development meets the edge of the vast forest, it’s referred to as the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). Communities surrounded by densely treed forests are exposed to therisk of wildfire.…
The end of playoffs
That’s a wrap, folks. After a hard-fought season full of great hockey, the Whitecourt Wolverines have officially been knocked out of the running in the AJHL Playoffs. Their final competition,…
Premier Smith – Provincial Priorities Act aims to have Alberta be treated “just like Quebec”
On April 10, Premier Danielle Smith introduced Bill 18, the Provincial Priorities Act, in thelegislature. This act would require provincial entities to obtain a rubber stamp from Alberta’sgovernment before signing,…
Two community organizations left grateful after a ‘Big Assist’ from Kruger and Whitecourt Minor Hockey
The Whitecourt Minor Hockey Association (WMH) is competing to take home a $75,000 grandprize from Kruger Big Assist. Kruger, the parent company for Cashmere, Purex, Scotties,Sponge Towels, and Bonterra, opened…
Unforgettable game seven slugfest between Wolverines and Eagles leads to tough start against Calgary Canucks in the AJHL Finals
As any die-hard sports fan knows, sudden death thresholds are both exciting and nerve-wracking. Whitecourt Wolverines and Canmore Eagles fans felt that roller coaster rush lastweek as their second-round playoff…
Community Development Fund in early stages of discussion in Woodlands County
Municipalities can provide funding supports to specific groups, from sports teams to non-profitsand even businesses. Grants or programs that provide funding are typically specific, with strictrequirements for eligibility. The Town…
Hockey
When it comes to sports in Whitecourt, fans love to wear their team’s colours and be supportive. Be it parents watching their kids at Whitecourt Minor Hockey games or school-related…
Fans drown out of the train horn at JDA Place with a deafeningly loud response to a fantastic goal
In the first round of the AJHL Playoffs, the Whitecourt Wolverines needed five games toeliminate the Camrose Kodiaks from contention. The battle heavily leaned towards theWolverines as they wrapped up…
Whitecourt facilities and programs looking in tip-top shape following annual report
Whitecourt Town Council recently received an annual report from the Community Servicesdepartment, giving a snapshot of 2023. The report detailed usage data and maintenance workcompleted at town facilities such as…
Wolverines split first two games of their second-round playoff match up against the Canmore Eagles
The second round of the AJHL playoffs kicked off last week, with the Whitecourt Wolverinestaking on their next opponent, the Canmore Eagles. Following a 4-1 series win against theCamrose Kodiaks…
Quilts of Valour
Tamela Belcourt Pudar and Holly Astill, both members of the Whitecourt Pins & Pine Needles Quilt Guild, represented the guild on Tuesday evening last week as they happily presented a…
Whtiecourt Wolverines
We’re off to the second round, baby! Whitecourt’s team, THE WOLVERINES, won a massive game on Friday night in game five of their best-of-seven playoff series against the Camrose Kodiaks.…
A neat idea to use a currently unused lot in Blue Ridge has people excited
Amanda James, owner-operator of StayK Gardens and More and the organizer of the NorthernCrossroads Artisan & Farmers Market, which runs monthly at the Blue Ridge Hall, recentlypresented to Woodlands County’s…
Local artists meet & greet brought creators together to share their passions
The community and surrounding region are home to an array of artists, ranging fromwoodworkers to quilters, painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, digital designers, bakers,photographers, authors and everyone else that falls somewhere…
Humor
Here’s a little humor for you. When spring stepped into the spotlight on Tuesday, March 19, it brought with it a blanketing of snow. After a week or so of…