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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.…
Ecole St. Joseph School to get another Sportsfield while simultaneously addressing drainage on the south side of the school
During a yearly meeting with Living Waters School Division trustees and staff at the end of June, where Whitecourt Town Council members attended the board office for an in-person meeting,…
A new location and a need for tutors for Whitecourt’s Community Adult Learning Program
Since 2019, Norquest College has received the Government of Alberta’s Community Adult Learning Program grant funding, enabling them to set up learning hubs, including the one in Whitecourt. Until recently,…
Changes to the GDL program in Alberta will see half a million drivers eligible for “graduation”
Next year, starting in the spring, Alberta drivers will get to skip a step in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program. Right now, new drivers are required to take two…
High rates of erosion at Riverboat Park bring on a rocky solution
High water flows along Riverboat Park have caused significant erosion. How to fix the issue was a topic during a recent Town of Whitecourt Council meeting. Town CAO Peter Smyl…
Proud of your wheels? Show them off on Wednesdays each week until it snows
Throughout the summer, vehicle enthusiasts from the community gather in parking lots every week to talk about their rides. In Whitecourt, Wednesdays have become synonymous with the Whitecourt Wheels Car…
Area resident brings home gold at the IFA World Arm-wrestling Championship
Many people might not know it, but an entire competitive world is based around arm wrestling. What might be popular in living rooms as a party game that brings the…
Orange Shirt Day at Rotary Park brought the community together
On Friday last week, the local celebration for Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation brought hundreds of people to Rotary Park. The day kicked off with a walk…