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Week of Trickster wows Central School
By Susan Hofforth It was a great week last week at Central School thanks to a visit from Trickster, a physical theatre group who spent the week at the…
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart will take place April 24, 2015 at Central School. Since 2006, our school has raised $85,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation! The Jump Rope for…
When it comes to your life insurance policy — are you covered?
By Laura Bohnert Many people think of a life insurance policy as a way to provide a little extra financial security to loved ones in the event of an…
New business gives back
By Susan Hofforth Dan and Franni Welter bought the Admiral Inn in February renaming it Whitecourt Conference Centre & Suites. They have been busy renovating and upgrading it to ensure…
Two programs open for grant applications
By Nerissa McNaughton Want to play a role in the beautification of Whitecourt? Applications are now being accepted for the Vitalization Grant Program and the Community Business Beautification Grant. The…
Good news for Whitecourt in 2015 budget, says VanderBurg
By Susan Hofforth The 2015 budget may have come as a shock to some, but there is a lot of good news in there. There was a health care levy,…
Music Festival
The 6th Annual Whitecourt Rotary Music Festival started on March 12 and continues until March 21. Many different events will be taking place during the festival including choirs, solo vocals,…
Taekwondo
Whitecourt’s local Taekwondo club members showed their skills in a tournament in Westlock last week. The hard work and dedication of the team paid off with many of the participants…
Lorne’s Blanket
Lorne’s Blanket, located in the rear of the Whitecourt Family Worship Centre, is a comforting place filled with support and compassion. Last week the public was invited to tour it…
WBSN hits milestone
By Rechell McDonald The Whitecourt Business Support Network (WBSN) is celebrating its first anniversary. For those in the business community, the WBSN has become an indispensable forum for discussing and…
March in Mayerthorpe
By Laura Bohnert It is midway through March, and already the Town of Mayerthorpe has hosted a number of important community events. On March 7, 2015, Parent Link, which focuses…
More resources provided for FireSmart Program
By Susan Hofforth Whitecourt is working towards becoming a Firesmart Community and we have just received another $376,000 in grant monies to put towards achieving this designation. The Firesmart Program…
Mayerthorpe project to enable accessibility underway
By Laura Bohnert On March 9, 2015, council for the Town of Mayerthorpe approved the recommended application for two platform lifts to be installed, enabling access to the town office…
Catch the Big Apple at the library
By Rechell McDonald Photographer Corry Pepper’s work is now on display at the library for public viewing. Her work captures the beauty of New York City amidst the hustle and…
WBSN hits milestone
By Rechell McDonald The Whitecourt Business Support Network (WBSN) is celebrating its first anniversary. For those in the business community, the WBSN has become an indispensable forum for discussing and…