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First responders lit up the ice red and blue as RCMP and firefighters battled it out for bragging rights
Back in 2017, a conversation between a local police officer and a firefighter brought back into action a fun scuffle that got both departments together. Firefighters and police officers work…
Woodlands County Council recently created a new way to stay up to date on infrastructure projects
At a recent Woodlands County meeting, Council discussed how they could best be updated on infrastructure projects throughout the County. Back on March 1, Councillor Dave Kusch brought forward the…
Will you take it or leave it, or throw it away?
As the snow melts away, spring yard projects begin for many Whitecourt residents. Whether fixing their decks, removing unwanted decorations from the previous season, removing, or adding flower beds and…
“Launching” new and existing businesses and up-and-coming entrepreneurs toward success
A brand new program called “Whitecourt Launch” was recently unanimously voted in by Whitecourt Town Council. The Economic Development Committee created the program to help get home-based businesses out into…
Paddling through history on the Athabasca River
Dan Moore, chair of the 2023 Fort Assiniboine Bicentennial Voyageur Canoe Brigade, presented to Whitecourt Town Council last week about their plans for this year’s river brigade. In 2017, the…
A valiant effort falls just short for the Whitecourt Wolverines
Following a heartbreaking loss in game five on Friday night, at home in front of their fans, the Whitecourt Wolverines 2022/2023 postseason life has ended. Their second round against the…
A trip across the pond for some area students next year will bring history to life
Hilltop High School is planning for the next student trip, scheduled for 2024, and presented its case to the Northern Gateway School Board trustees at a recent meeting. Hilltop principal…
Powerlifting competition at AJMC shows what’s possible with hard work and determination
The Canadian Powerlifting League (CPL) held its Alberta Provincials in Whitecourt on March 18 and 19. It’s the first time the organization has held an event in Whitecourt, and CPL…
The Whitecourt Wolverines are in a playoff pickle
After sweeping the Grande Prairie Storm in the first round of the AJHL playoffs, the Whitecourt Wolverines knew round two would be more challenging for them. Taking on the Bonnyville…
Double 22’s Dart League brings in provincial/national team players for recent memorial dart tournament
The Whitecourt Double 22’s Dart League held its 8th Annual Memorial Mixed Team Dart Tournament on March 18. The event brought players in from the area and from far outside…
Premier Smith discussed the possibility of a surgery waitlist guarantee for Albertans during live town hall event
Premier Danielle Smith held a recent virtual town hall event. Held on March 14, live on Facebook, the hour-long conversation touched on numerous topics. One of the first questions she…
Financial variance update and credit card surcharge vote at recent Woodlands County meeting
One of the focal points of Woodlands County’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan concerned Financial Understanding. One of the ways the Administration was tasked to increase financial awareness was to create standardized…
R.C.M.P. members lace up their skates with Whitecourt youth for the first Winter Skate Party
Last summer, the Town of Whitecourt, P.O.W.E.R. Group (People of Whitecourt Encouraging Resiliency), Whitecourt Crime Prevention, and generous sponsors brought forward Park Parties. The Town held three events at three…
A small credit card fee, similar to businesses, could be instated for CC users at Woodlands County office
Woodlands County Council held its Governance & Priorities Committee meeting last Wednesday. The 6:00 pm meeting was a short one featuring two draft policies regarding the use of credit cards.…