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Boat Rally
Last weekend, over 30 boats took part in the Whitecourt Riverboat Association’s Spring Family Boat Rally and Poker fun day! Even though it rained throughout most of Saturday, it didn’t…
Local girls rock the stage with Shania Twain
By Nerissa McNaughton Shania Dawe and Trina Parker of Whitecourt have been fans of Canadian singer/songwriter Shania Twain for as long as they can remember. In fact, the first conversation…
Will the NDP government give hope to Whitecourt’s Healthcare Centre?
By Laura Bohnert On May 25, 2015, Whitecourt Mayor Maryann Chichak sent a letter to newly-elected premier Rachel Notley requesting Whitecourt’s Healthcare Centre be made a priority in the upcoming…
Temporary Closure of Whitecourt River Slides June 22 to 25
The Whitecourt River Slides will be closed temporarily from June 22 to 25 in order to complete facility enhancements. Maintenance and landscaping work will be completed on the “slow”…
Let’s shake up Father’s Day
By Valerie Winger The traditional family. What is that? That is outdated jargon as far as I am concerned and, when a “holiday” such as “Father’s Day” rolls around, all…
Herman’s Hermits at Eagle River
By Rechell McDonald Herman’s Hermits will be gracing the stage at the Eagle River Casino on June 27. Peter Noone, lead singer of the band, has had an impressive career…
Canada Day celebrations
By Rechell McDonald The Town of Whitecourt has once again organized a whole slew of family-friendly activities to commemorate Canada Day, and it all begins at 9:30 a.m. with the…
A day in the forest
By Susan Hofforth As Whitecourt is, for the second year in a row, the Forestry Capital of Canada, it makes sense that our children will grow up knowing a lot…
Fallen Four Marathon
Parachutists jumped right in to kick off the Fallen Four Marathon last weekend.The full marathon, along with relays, a run/walk, kids’ race, and scholarship offerings ensure we will never forget…
4 Seasons Market
The summer installment of the 4 Seasons’ Market took place on Sunday at the St. Joseph parish with a full selection of booths from local, small business owners. Thirty-one tables…
Students grow food for the food bank
By Laura Bohnert Students at Onoway Elementary are learning about the importance of food accessibility a little differently this year. Grade One students from Onoway Elementary School (OES) began a…
ECHO Society holds barbecue in recognition of Disability Awareness Week
By Laura Bohnert On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, ECHO Society held a barbeque in recognition of Disability Awareness Week in Whitecourt. According to Natalie Jendrick, Human Resource Manager and Administrative…
Are you ready to donate?
By Laura Bohnert Have you ever wanted to make a difference in someone’s life? How about save a life? On June 17 the chance may be yours. We all hear…
Whitecourt helps to make Tim Hortons’ Camp Day a success
By Nerissa McNaughton June 3rd marked another successful Tim Hortons’ Camp Day, the date when Tim Hortons’ owners donate 100 per cent of their coffee sales to the Tim Horton…
Two permit decisions
By Susan Hofforth The Town Of Whitecourt has conditionally approved two permits as of May 28. The first permit was issued to Riverside Trailer Park for designation as a small…