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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…
“That’s who we are here in Whitecourt. Community helping community,” Whitecourt Food Bank Director Lori Coffey
When working with people who need support, while navigating troubled waters in their life, many agencies in the area work in conjunction with each other to provide as much coverage…
A 100% voluntary program could give the Whitecourt RCMP more eyes in the community
Nowadays, it isn’t uncommon to see a doorbell camera or home-based security systems featuring cameras. With cameras protecting properties throughout the community, the RCMP created a program to link them…
Lunchtime grub for a great community cause
The Community Lunch Box Society held a BBQ at lunchtime on Friday to bring community members together while raising funds and collecting bottles to support the society. From 11:30 am…
Red light cameras and flashing “Your Speed” signs planned for the Highway 43 corridor through Whitecourt
During a recent Whitecourt Town Council meeting, Jay Granley, Director of Community Safety, provided an update from the Protective Services Committee. Council heard about the committee’s recent discussions around traffic…
Mapping out housing needs in the province to address the unique needs of Albertan municipalities
The Town of Whitecourt will gather information as part of a province-wide housing needs assessment. At a recent council meeting, Chelsea Grande, Director of Community Services, explained that the assessment…
Do you have a good neighbour? Soon, you’ll be able to nominate them for an award
This fall, residents will be able to give props to their great neighbours thanks to The P.O.W.E.R. Group of Whitecourt. P.O.W.E.R. stands for People Of Whitecourt Encouraging Resiliency and comprises…
Exploring distant places without leaving Whitecourt is made possible thanks to the Armchair Travels program
The Armchair Travels Program is a fun way to travel the world without leaving Whitecourt. What originally started last October by Fay Arcand, FCSS Program Coordinator for the Town of…
A once in a lifetime opportunity for the Wolverines and hometown fans
Last Saturday night, the Whitecourt Wolverines faced an opponent they will likely never have the chance to meet again. Korea University’s hockey team, the Anam Tigers, was visiting Canada from…