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Shaking things up at the library
Shake! Shake! Shake! The maracas could be heard in every corner of the Whitecourt District Public Library on Thursday as kids celebrated Cinco de Mayo! Ten-year-old Jake Rowland said the…
Alzheimer’s Ride for Mom
Whitecourt’s Ride for Mom Alzheimer’s Fundraiser celebrated its 11th year on Saturday with a record-breaking amount of riders. There were worries the economic downturn would mean less bikers but the…
Lobster Fest
The 12th annual Lobster Fest, put on by the Rotary Club of Whitecourt, was held on Saturday evening at St Joseph’s hall. The fan favourite event which featured fresh east coast…
Kids raise money for evacuees
You are never too young or too old for empathy. Pictured from left to right are Aubree, Tayler, Alexa, Kylee, and Emily who set up a bake sale at 55…
Canada bans together for Fort McMurray
By Laura Bohnert If there is one bright side shining through the smoke, flames, and destruction in Fort McMurray right now, it is the outpouring of humanity that…
Education Week 2016
By Rechell McDonald Last week was Education Week and in an effort to draw attention and community interest to local education and the importance education plays in our lives,…
ANC back on track after Trestle Bridge fire
By Rechell McDonald The Trestle Bridge fire was a big loss for the community of Mayerthorpe, but it was also an integral part of the transportation system for the…
Central School students rock!
Central school held its April Assembly on Thursday morning and it was electrifying! After all, it was Rock Star Day and everyone got into the spirit with head-banging hairdos, cool…
Alice in Wonderland coming soon!
Pumpjacks Players is gearing up for another incredible performance! On May 14 at 7 p.m. and May 15 at 2 p.m., the public is invited to come see Disney’s Alice…
Hilltop students showcase their talents
Over 100 Hilltop students showcased their creations on Wednesday evening at the school. The classes represented were Fashion Studies, Cosmetology, Photography, Computers, Construction, and Art. Pieces on display included photographs, wood projects, ceramics,…
Pembina pipeline project scheduled to start in June
The Town of Whitecourt is pleased with Pembina Pipeline Corporation’s recent announcement that it has received approval from the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) to proceed with construction of…
Looking to improve your health? Then this seminar is for you
By Nerissa McNaughton Many people suffering from health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are looking for ways to improve their health. Could adopting…
Legion turns 89!
The 89th Anniversary of the Whitecourt Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 was celebrated on Saturday. During the festivities, the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation officially unveiled portraits of Woodlands County veterans who…
P.A.R.T.Y. Program
Things were very intense for students on Wednesday morning as they witnessed a crash extraction demonstration as part of the P.A.R.T.Y Program (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth).…
Ronald’s Readers are working their way through Whitecourt schools
By Laura Bohnert On April 14, students from Whitecourt Central School and Percy Baxter Middle School began participating in the Ronald’s Readers program in an effort to boost literacy…