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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…
The Saints, the Wolverines, and the refs
It was a battle of the first and second-place teams on Friday night at the Scott Safety Centre. The Spruce Grove Saints have dominated the North Division for much of…
Supporting youth programming with locally-raised poppy funds
The Whitecourt Air Cadets squadron received a funding boost last week thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #44. The legion sets aside some of its yearly poppy funding to…
A snapshot of Whitecourt’s municipal enforcement from 2022
During a recent Whitecourt Town Council regular meeting, Community Peace Officer 1 Lance Grywacheski and Bylaw Officer Steven Lang presented the 2022 Municipal Enforcement Annual Report, which breaks down the…
Premier Danielle Smith says she is seeking to find common ground between Alberta and Ottawa
On the Government of Canada’s official website, the statement ‘Just Transition’ means to prepare the country’s workforce to “fully participate in the low-carbon economy while minimizing the impacts of labour…
The history of Rotary Park and how it came to be the gem that it is
Whitecourt’s Rotary Park is a history-rich spot. The Woodlands Cree Nation enjoyed the beauty of this area long before any others, calling it Sagitawah, the place where the rivers…
A Gordie Howe hattrick at a recent Wolverines game gave fans an extra reason to cheer
The Whitecourt Wolverines took on the Grande Prairie Storm on Wednesday night for a mid-week home game at the Scott Safety Centre. Three-hundred and sixty-eight fans were in the seats,…
Pricing model review for three municipal services shows below average fees
Every two years, the Town of Whitecourt reviews the fees charged to residents to use the Allan & Jean Millar Centre and Scott Safety Centre. Fees stretch from a single…