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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…
‘Affordability payments’ from the provincial government are now accessible for eligible families and seniors
Starting Wednesday last week, eligible Albertans could apply for their chunk of a $2.8 billion funding platform from the provincial government. Aimed at lessening the effects of inflation, the funding…
An experience like no other as Whitecourt Taekwondo contingent trains in Thailand
Members of Whitecourt Taekwondo experienced the trip of a lifetime to cap off 2022 and begin 2023. On December 26, a large group flew from Vancouver to Thailand, where they…
Previously postponed Pat Hardy Christmas concerts took place last week
When temperatures in Whitecourt dipped far into the minus thirties just before Christmas with a windchill dancing around -50, many planned events were postponed or outright cancelled. With buses not…
Pumpjack Players raise the bar with an outstanding dinner theatre production of CLUE On Stage
After too long without a play to share with the community, Pumpjack Players pulled back the curtain for the first of four performances of CLUE On Stage. Tables surrounded by…
The Whitecourt Wolverines and their fans became superheroes last week to help raise money for a great cause
The Whitecourt Wolverines and the Calgary Canucks battled it out on Saturday night at the Scott Safety Centre for Superhero Night. The hometown squad was decked out in brand-new jerseys…
Wolverine’s goalie Lochlan Gordon gives phenomenal performance against AJHL division rival
The Whitecourt Wolverines welcomed the Spruce Grove Saints to the Scott Safety Centre for their first home game of the new year on Friday night. With a few players still…
FireSmarting Whitecourt; one year at a time
Since 2010, FireSmart practices have been part of the fabric of the community. The Whitecourt Fire Department is very active in providing education opportunities for its members and residents to…
Municipal Indicators give Whitecourt a benchmark from which to gauge the community’s risk
Late last year, Whitecourt Town Council received a report from Alberta Municipal Affairs (AMA) highlighting the 2021 Municipal Indicators Dashboard. Generated annually by AMA, the dashboard provides results of financial…