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February 11, 2016 Whitecourt Town Council update
Town Council encourages community members to attend the 2016 Interim Budget Information Open House on Wednesday, February 17. The event, which will run from 4 to 8 p.m. at…
Canada Day parade planning has begun – volunteers are needed
By Rechell McDonald It might seem too soon but it’s not, says Elaine McDermid of the Community Volunteers who is organizing the Canada Day parade this year. “We are in…
Fuel price outrage makes its way to Town Council
By Laura Bohnert Concerns expressed by Whitecourt residents over high fuel prices have made their way to Town Council. The issue of high fuel prices, however, is nothing new to…
Mayerthorpe library revives ancient art
By Susan Hofforth Interested in Encaustics? Now, you can take a class at the Mayerthorpe Public Library. Encaustics is painting with wax. It is an ancient art form that dates…
Dual Credit program starts at St. Joe’s
By Susan Hofforth A new program is beginning at École St. Joseph School. The program is part of the Pathway and Mentorship Partners program between NAIT, local schools, industries, and…
Great weekend for Wolverines
The Whitecourt Wolverines had a great weekend! Friday night saw a big crowd enjoy the skills competition. Fans were able to score autographs from their favourite players before the festivities and then…
New resource officer to make appearance in local schools
By Laura Bohnert Onoway Junior/Senior High School (OHS) and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High School (in Spruce Grove) are welcoming their first ever School Resource Officer. Just before students…
Drug busts
Whitecourt RCMP continues to target the distribution of illicit street drugs in the community and surrounding areas. With assistance from the Whitecourt RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS), Drayton Valley GIS,…
Community Lunch Box announces new location
By Susan Hofforth The Community Lunch Box is excited to announce the purchase of its new home at The Community Lunch Box Support Centre at 4904 – 52 Avenue in…
Cat Scratch 2016
By Rechell McDonald Did you get a chance to check out Cat Scratch at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre this past week? On Sunday, January 17, the Sabres Cheerleading…
New local book launch
By Susan Hofforth Local author Bonnie Ryan-Fisher is being published in an anthology of women’s writings. Ryan-Fisher has been a published author since the 1980s but this is the first…
AstroDome in Whitecourt
By Rechell McDonald The AstroDome personnel made a trip to Whitecourt recently to share the wonders of space with Whitecourt students. The AstroDome is a mobile, inflatable dome with an…
Sabres Cheer showcase
The Sabres Cheer Showcase was a huge success! The well-attended show saw cheerleaders of all ages, from two up to adult, jumping, tumbling, and having a fantastic time! The Showcase…
Trooper hits the stage
Juno award-winning Trooper electrified a packed house on Saturday night. Trooper’s 10 studio albums have captured multiple gold and platinum status. Trooper members love their fans.…
New workplace training program available
By Susan Hofforth As the economy goes through its slump, many people are being forced to make new plans. Unexpected unemployment means that people are forced to explore new career…