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No OHVs in town
By Rechell McDonald In a statement released by the Town of Whitecourt on May 29, residents were reminded that the period from April 1 through November 30 marks the time…
Kids sell lollipops for cancer
By Susan Hofforth Do you want to buy a lollipop? If you had bought one last weekend at Darian Underwood’s yard sale, you could have satisfied your sugar craving and…
Free Wi-Fi on the go
By Rechell McDonald All Whitecourt Transit users will now get to benefit from access to free Wi-Fi. The hope is that transit users will both enjoy their ride more, and…
Accessing trusted health advice now as easy as 8-1-1
Alberta Health Services introduces new telephone number for Health Link EDMONTON/CALGARY – Getting trusted health advice around the clock just got simpler with the introduction of the 811 phone number…
‘Return to normalcy’ for the schools
By Susan Hofforth The NDP’s plan to restore the $103 million that the former PC Government cut from education funding is welcome news to the school boards. Northern Gateway School…
Early Learning barbecue
Whitecourt Early Learning held a fundraising barbecue sponsored by SafetyBoss on Saturday on the steps of the Carlan Centre building. Funds raised go directly to supporting the Early Learning program…
Fun for all at football camp
Saturday’s mini tournament marked the end of the spring camp for football players in Westlock. With the season beginning the end of August, the players appreciated having two weeks in…
Seniors Circle and Children’s Festival Committee awarded Whitecourt’s Enhancement Grant
By Laura Bohnert On May 11, Whitecourt’s Town Council passed the decision to award the Seniors Circle and the Children’s Festival Committee this year’s Enhancement Grant. The Enhancement Grant…
Council update
The Town of Whitecourt will be working with the Whitecourt Mountain Bike Society to finalize the location of new mountain bike trails south of Highway 43 and west of Dahl…
The Roadeo approaches
On June 6, 2015, school bus drivers will compete in the annual School Bus ‘Roadeo’ which will be held in High River this year, and will have various components designed…
St. Mary School raises money for cancer
By Susan Hofforth École St. Mary School has put together a team for the Relay for Life in Whitecourt called “Treasured Chests” and are looking for your donations for the…
Eagle Tower Victim Services
Eagle Tower plays a critical role in the region by providing assistance to victims of trauma and crime. This police-based service works alongside the RCMP to provide victim support immediately…
Children’s Festival Successful
By Susan Hofforth The first ever Children’s Festival took place on May 21 at the Scott Safety Centre and was enjoyed by over a 1,000 children and parents. Organizer Kara…
Member of Parliament Jim Eglinski announces funding for annual Whitecourt festival
Edson: MP Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, is pleased to announce funding to Whitecourt’s…
A new mountain bike trail
By Rechell McDonald A new bike trail was proposed by the Whitecourt Mountain Bike Association (WMBA) to develop a trail from 43 Avenue by the Hilltop Tim Hortons, and run…