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Thanks from the Whitecourt Special Olympic
By Susan Hofforth The Whitecourt Special Olympics has a lot of people to thank for its Canada Day celebrations. From the float in the parade to the barbecue in Rotary…
My motorcycle lights are not flashing
It’s important to share the road with motorcyclists. “Drivers play a large role in motorcycle safety. On a motorcycle, a rider is vulnerable. Be aware of motorcyclists on the…
Garbage pickup delays temporary
By Susan Hofforth There were a few complaints last week about late garbage pickups, but it has all been sorted out. The delays were caused by a transition to a…
Visit Hard Luck Canyon
For those who haven’t walked the trails and enjoyed the climb down into the deep Hard Luck Canyon yet, make sure you add it to your list of local…
This year’s Good Sam Samboree a success in Whitecourt
By Laura Bohnert This year, Whitecourt played host to the Alberta Good Sam Samboree which took place from June 17 to 22 at the Westward Community Centre. The Good Sam…
Whitecourt Town Council update
As of August 31, 2015, school zone times will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. when school is in session. Council approved the move to standardized…
New playground on the horizon
By Rechell McDonald A new playground is just within reach for Whitecourt Central School which, with the aid of the Whitecourt EPIC Society, is now even closer to their goal.…
#mywhitecourtlife ramps up on Twitter
By Nerissa McNaughton Whitecourt’s relatively new hashtag, #mywhitecourtlife, has been buzzing on Twitter lately. The hashtag allows residents to tweet about the things that matter to them in and around…
Eris Moncur looks for PC Nomination
By Susan Hofforth Eris Moncur is looking for the PC nomination for the Peace River-Westlock riding. He has lived in Whitecourt since 2009, currently serves on town council and is…
Arts in the Park
The Whitecourt Potters Guild had several booths on display during the first installment of Arts in the Park on Sunday at Rotary Park. Quite a few local artists showcased their…
Relay for Life
The Relay for Life took place last Saturday in Whitecourt taking over the walking trail around the pond at Rotary Park from 12 noon until midnight. Twenty-two teams with a…
Minor Ball
Whitecourt Minor Ball held a league tournament with kids from T-ball up to Bantam. With over 20 teams taking part, Saturday was a busy day at the Whitecourt ball diamonds.…
Skate Day
Timberstoke hosted a Skate Day at the Whitecourt skate park on Saturday. Competitions included scooter, skate, and BMX with ages 10 to 18 invited to take part. For only $20,…
Jerry Adams receives firefighter honours
By Susan Hofforth Recently, the fire department honoured one of its own with an Exemplary Service Award for 20 years of service. Jerry Adams was given his 10-year bar with…
T-Co’s latest release builds anticipation for his first album
By Nerissa McNaughton Tevin Cotton (T-Co), formerly of Sons of Legend, is gearing up for his first solo album, which will be released this summer. Whetting our appetites for the…