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Taekwondo

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…

Health initiative gets a hashtag

By Rechell McDonald The Allan & Jean Millar Centre has launched a new health initiative that they hope the community will be excited to get behind. This initiative is about…

Playoff series for the Wolverines

Playoff series for the Wolverines

By Rechell McDonald This year has been a rebuilding year for the Wolverines which Coach Bouchard says has been a great thing for the team. While most teams (in any…

Tree pruning workshop

By Susan Hofforth Spring is coming and it’s time to think about making the garden look nice. If you have a lot of trees that have grown a bit unruly…

New candidate arrives for Wildrose Whitecourt-Ste. Anne

By Susan Hofforth Are you tired of the same old politics? So is John Bos, Whitecourt-Ste. Anne’s new candidate for the Wildrose seat. Bos has been a life-long resident of…

Musical festival about to kick-off

By Rechell McDonald The 2015 Whitecourt Rotary Music Festival begins this week on March 12. The opening day will feature two events at separate venues with choirs performing in the…

Lorne’s Blanket opens its doors for public Q and A

By Laura Bohnert On Tuesday, March 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., an open house will be held at Lorne’s Blanket in Whitecourt, Alberta. Whitecourt citizens are encouraged to drop…

Good times for all at the Initiation Tournament

  With five Whitecourt teams and five away teams (two teams from Spruce Grove, and one each from Grande Prairie, Barrhead, and Fox Creek), the two-day hockey Initiation Tournament was…