Land Use Bylaw amendment
By Susan Hofforth Some changes are in the works to Woodlands County Land Use Bylaw 407/13 which controls rural-based home businesses and transport contractor businesses. Woodlands County has been experiencing…
New ANC power plant open for business
By Susan Hofforth The ribbon was officially cut at a ceremony on December 11 declaring the new Alberta Newsprint Company power plant open for business. It has taken two years…
Michael Jones seeks Conservative nomination
By Nerissa McNaughton Michael Jones is seeking the Conservative nomination in the new federal riding of Peace River-Westlock. While the riding is new, the Yellowhead district’s representation in the House…
New radio service for Fox Creek
By Laura Bohnert If you’re living or working in Fox Creek, Alberta, you’re going to want to turn your radio dial to 98.1 FM. As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday,…
Flood hazard mapping open house
By Susan Hofforth Whitecourt, on the fork of three rivers, is subject to flooding. A recent draft study has been done showing how properties in the area can be affected…
Entertaining safely this holiday season
By Susan Hofforth As we have said in previous articles, house fires and related accidents go up significantly over the holiday season. It’s important to enjoy the time together with…
Soup’s on!
Soup’s on for Whitecourt’s Central School. The grade five students are helping with the Tennille’s Hope program again this year. In groups of four (plus a supervisor), students help at…
Sean Hogan at Eagle River Casino
By Rechell McDonald If you are looking to give a music lover on your Christmas list something that rocks this year, you’re in luck. Sean Hogan will be hitting up…
Men walk the Walk
By Nerissa McNaughton The saying/parable “walk a mile in their shoes” means you can’t truly understand what a person is feeling unless you have the same experience. While experiencing rape,…
Alliance Pipeline Aquatic Centre to be closed November 17 to December 5
Pool closure By Laura Bohnert The Alliance Pipeline Aquatic Centre is scheduled to be closed between November 17 and December 5, 2014 for maintenance reasons. According to Kelsey Parnell,…
Drive safely this winter
By Susan Hofforth Winter isn’t summer, and driving isn’t the same. Stay safe on the roads this year by keeping your automobile and your driving skills in top condition. Here…
Calling all music lovers
By Rechell McDonald The saying is true, everyone loves ABBA. You may be sitting there saying to yourself, “No, I hate ABBA,” but, the reality is you know more of…
Community gives Lunchbox Program a boost
By Rechell McDonald The Community Lunchbox Program has been playing an active role in the lives of kids in Whitecourt for the last decade making sure kids have full stomachs…
Whitecourt Firefighter Awards Night
By Susan Hofforth The annual banquet to honour the work the volunteer firefighters do in our community took place on October 25. The 2014 Awards Night ceremony is a time…
Christmas parade coming soon
By Susan Hofforth Kick off Christmas with the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade. It’s happening on November 28 at 7 p.m. Before the parade, gather in front of Town…