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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.…
Significant changes coming to Pat Hardy and Central School this fall
Parents of young, school-aged children continue to discuss the changes coming to Pat Hardy Primary and Whitecourt Central School next school year. This September, both schools will realign as kindergarten…
Wolverines score early lead in first playoff series
The AJHL playoffs have officially begun for the Whitecourt Wolverines. Their first-round opponent, the Grande Prairie Storm, bussed down to Whitecourt on Friday for games one and two of their…
Economic/tourism accomplishments from 2022 from the committees that spearhead Whitecourt’s interests
On a semi-annual basis, the Economic Development Committee provides a report to Whitecourt Town Council to keep them in the loop on the group’s priorities, initiatives and completed activities. The…
Whitecourt-led resolution to support Canadian oil and gas producers reaches federal desk, big supporters behind it
Since 1901, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has been a national advocate for municipal governments. More than ninety percent of Canadians are represented through FCM’s advocacy, making sure the…
Amendment to cemetery bylaw, grant funding for a newly formed society at recent Council meeting
The Town of Whitecourt’s cemetery bylaw saw a recent change. At the February 21 Policies and Priorities meeting, the committee (comprised of council members) reviewed the proposed amendment to Clause…
“Without the fans, there is no organization.” Wolverines celebrate their fans with appreciation night
The Whitecourt Wolverines celebrated their fans Saturday night during their home game against the Bonnyville Pontiacs. The annual Fan Appreciation Night featured giveaways, an autograph session, and some free grub.…
Playtime
Kids just want to have fun, and so do mascots! Wolverines mascot Slash was running around the arena on Saturday night, giving high fives and playing with the littlest fans…