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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…
Water rates on the rise in Fox Creek
By Laura Bohnert Recent notification that water rates are increasing in Fox Creek has small business owners more than a little anxious. Pat Labrash, owner of Integra…
Upcoming senior trips
By Rechell McDonald Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate nice weather on the horizon than with a road trip? Mayerthorpe seniors have two fun…
Looking for something to do in Whitecourt this summer?
By Laura Bohnert The summer is just around the corner. Within no time, the kids will be out of school, and you will be looking for family-friendly activities…
Quilt show
The 5th Whitecourt Pins & Needles Quilt Guild Show took place on Saturday at Central School. Held every two years, the show featured 140 quilted items by 25 local creators.…
Eastlink Park closed for season
Its official, spring has sprung and Eastlink Park is closing its doors to snowboarders, skiers, and tubers. Eastlink Park staff and Whitecourt Woodlands Winter Recreation Park Society members would…
The Year of the Monkey
The Year of the Monkey officially kicked off this month and the Whitecourt Public Library welcomed it with a fun night last Thursday. 18 kids, both teens and tweens, had…
Curling bonspiel
The Whitecourt Women’s League Bonspiel was held over the weekend with 13 teams from Whitecourt, Peers and Edson taking part. Over 50 curlers took to the ice from all skill…
Volunteer Casey Hadley
by Susan Hofforth Casey Hadley is enjoying his life in Whitecourt, coaching soccer and giving back to the community. He has lived here for four years now, coming to town…