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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…
Creating ROOTS by giving children tools of resiliency, confidence, and healthy relationships
A program targeted at helping children who have experienced or witnessed family violence or anger-related issues is starting this week. The Roots Program is provided by the Whitecourt Family Violence…
Less than five percent of dog owners know what to do if their dog is choking. Do you?
According to several statistics gathering sites, including statista.com, 7.9 million dogs reside in Canada. That works out to roughly 35 percent of the households in the country. Yet, only five…
Northern Gateway Public Schools set eyes on advocacy ahead of spring provincial election
The Board of Trustees for Northern Gateway Public Schools discussed the upcoming election at a recent board meeting. The Advocacy Committee, whose purpose is to develop, support and monitor the…
Family Day in Whitecourt
Last weekend’s three-day break was a fun-filled one as Whitecourt and area families of all sizes got out to enjoy Family Day. Rather than having everything jam-packed into one day,…
An easy way for Woodlands County residents to submit service requests is just a click away
Woodlands County Council recently went over the Service Tracker report from last month. The tracker was added to the County’s tool chest in April 2021 and allows residents and Woodlands…
Releasing the inner child and having a blast at the library’s Adult Art Therapy program
A packed room of folks participated in the year’s first Adults Art Therapy night on Friday night. The always-popular event features an ever-changing lineup of artsy things to do, encouraging…
It’s the little things that matter most; spreading love and kindness
Staff and volunteers at the Whitecourt Food Bank have gone out of their way to spread a little love for Valentine’s Day. With a chocolate stash from donations, the group…
Two high-scoring games bring out the excitement for Wolverines fans
Last week was the battle of the Grande Prairie Storm and the Whitecourt Wolverines, with two games, two arenas, and two very different outcomes. On Tuesday, February 7, the Wolverines…