Widgetized Section

Go to Admin » Appearance » Widgets » and move Gabfire Widget: Social into that MastheadOverlay zone

Home » Archives by category » News » Local News (Page 110)

Whitecourt gears up to celebrate its seniors

By Laura Bohnert June 1 to 6 is Seniors’ Week in Whitecourt, so come on out for a week of fun, food, and festivities so you can show your appreciation…

Are we driving too fast through school zones?

By Laura Bohnert On May 19, 2015, an issue was brought to the attention of the Town of Whitecourt at the Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting regarding the current speed…

It’s tea time at Pleasant View Lodge

By Laura Bohnert Come on out to Mayerthorpe this Friday, May 29 for the annual Strawberry Tea and Jail Lockup! Looking for something to do this Friday? Pleasant View Lodge…

Repeat Boutique service to the community

By Susan Hofforth The Repeat Boutique provides a valuable service to our community, and it is a shame there are some who think that because they are getting their merchandise…

Mayerthorpe ropes rodeo goers into a good time

By Nerissa McNaughton Calgary may have its stampede and Edmonton its Canadian Finals Rodeo competition, but can anything take the place of a good old-fashioned hometown rodeo? I think not!…

FCSS proves a high standard

By Susan Hofforth Whitecourt FCSS has successfully renewed its Family Community Liaison Certification. This certificate shows it has achieved a high standard in Canada for public social programs in the…

Drive that boat safely!

By Susan Hofforth Everybody loves to get out on the lake in the summer and have fun in the motorboat. Here are some tips for the boat driver to pilot…

Domino’s Pizza presents party to jumpy kids

Domino’s Pizza presents party to jumpy kids

The local Domino’s Pizza is a proud supporter of Whitecourt Central School’s Jump Rope for Heart program, and provided the class that raised the most money with a pizza party.…

McHappy Day raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta

McHappy Day raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta

Say what you want about fast food, there are times it does a body good – especially when those bodies belong to the families of children being treated in one…

Mayerthorpe students learn from author

By Nerissa McNaughton Earlier this month Mayerthorpe High School enjoyed a visit from author Jeff Ross. Ross’ appearance was in support of TD Canada Book Week, an event Book Week…

Kids fishing day

  On Saturday, May 23, 2015 Whitecourt Fish & Game Association along with the Rotary Club of Whitecourt will be hosting a Kids Fishing day. The event will be held…

Register for the Fallen Four Marathon

By Susan Hofforth It has been 10 years since Mayerthorpe was devastated by the loss of four of its RCMP officers. Since then, the Fallen Four Marathon has honoured their…

Distracted Driving Month

By Rechell McDonald May marks the time when the RCMP likes to focus on raising awareness about distracted driving. Interestingly, Distracted Driving Month happens to coincide with Young Drivers Month,…

Service dog comes to Pat Hardy

By Rechell McDonald Meet Sage. Sage is a two-year-old Black Lab who was born and raised in Edmonton with an organization known as Dogs with Wings. This organization specializes in…

Boys and Girls Club strong in Whitecourt

By Susan Hofforth The Boys and Girls Club is one of our community’s greatest as-sets. An interview with Executive Director Cathy Branton re-vealed just how much they do for the…