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Fantastic Saturday night Wolverines game at the Scott Safety Centre brings big cheers from fans
The Whitecourt Wolverines took on the Camrose Kodiaks on Saturday night at the Scott Safety Centre. The fourth home game of the month saw a larger crowd in the seats…
The Christmas season can be challenging for those facing illness or loss; an event on Thursday aims to help
On Thursday, November 24, at 7 pm at the Whitecourt United Church, the Whitecourt Cancer and Wellness Society is holding its annual An Evening of Music event, bringing a message…
Focus remains on making Highway 43 safer, with ideas for drivers and pedestrians
The Town of Whitecourt is looking at ways to enhance safety along the Highway 43 corridor. The recent restart of the Transportation Advisory Committee is one of the initiatives. The…
Cold snap
Last week, a cold snap brought bitterly cold temperatures for the first time this year. Dropping well into the minus twenties, much of the community awoke to a crispy layer…
Remembrance Day in Whitecourt, sombre and beautiful
This year’s Remembrance Day ceremony saw a venue change from Central School’s gymnasium to the fieldhouse at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. With construction continuing at the school, organizers…
Back-and-forth matchup between Wolverines and Crusaders on Remembrance Day
The Whitecourt Wolverines played a home game on Remembrance Day last week, welcoming the Sherwood Park Crusaders to the Scott Safety Centre. Ahead of the puck drop, the Whitecourt Wolverines…
Alarming, record-breaking numbers from Food Banks Canada show massive increase in Albertans needing help
Each year in March, Food Banks Canada compiles statistics from its member food banks across the country. Putting the data together allows Food Banks Canada to see a map of…
Doctor recruitment and retention in Whitecourt could be getting a lift
During a recent Whitecourt Town Council meeting, Dr. Jane Ojedokun of Life Medical Clinic and Dr. Ryan Roszko of Associate Medical Clinic spoke with Council about doctor recruitment and retention…
November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta
November 1 marks the beginning of Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. Throughout the month, the Whitecourt Family Violence Initiative (FVI) is hosting events and providing information to help spread…
Whitecourt’s Pumpjack Players are bringing CLUE to life this January
For decades, the Pumpjack Players of Whitecourt have entertained the community through their performances. They’ve become known for putting on elaborate dinner theatres each year, with fully catered meals and…
Making sure families are warm this winter thanks to the generosity of the community
Koats for Kids is back. Residents may have already noticed the boxes at different community venues. Each year, the Rotary Club of Whitecourt collects and distributes coats and winter accessories…
A special ceremony in Whitecourt honours Edmonton veteran
Jeff Rainey, a veteran from Edmonton, was in Whitecourt last week to participate in a special medal ceremony, two years in the making. Retired from active duty since 2012, Rainey…
It’s official! Whitecourt is the FIRST Oil Country Community
Wednesday, October 19 will undoubtedly go down in history as a day to remember in Whitecourt. The Edmonton Oilers recently kickstarted a brand new initiative called “Celebrating Oil Country,” which…
Franchise Fees for natural gas and power see minimal rise for 2023
Every year, Whitecourt Town Council looks over the franchise fees charged for delivering electricity and natural gas. In the fall of 2020, Council adopted two five-year plans. One is the…
Trunks full of treats will take over downtown Whitecourt soon
A much-loved seasonal event is just around the corner. The Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 30, in downtown Whitecourt.…